Need help putting my first striper in my boat.

[Capt. Lou]

U require a specific rod for sure in the bunker spoon game , that being said I've caught on shorter rods but the long rods keep the spoons throbbing especially on smaller boats much better .
I've alwauys preferred 9's with a moderate taper & power . Most don't understand the basics & select rods that R note suited for this technique .
Yes u will catch but not be consistent . Choose carefully it does mean catching consistently or just luck in out once in awhile . It's easy to rig them wrong as well .
Good luck !

[WaltNJ]

Thanks. Can you suggest a specific rod/reel/line/rig combo for the bunker spoons?

Also...what are "range buoys"?

[Gerry Zagorski]

I would be trolling braid not wire since wire is a PITA and you need special Carboloy guides because the wire can wear through regular guides. If you buy a rod with regular guides you can use them for spoons and other things.

Here are some sites for you to check out
http://www.kevinbogans.com/ he does custom bunker spoon rods and rig them with or with out the Carboloy guides.

http://www.tgttackle.com/articles.php bottom article "spoon feeding bass"

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As far as reels, I'm using Avet LXs. Whatever reel you choose it should have a lever drag as you want to be able to set the drag light enough so you have enough pressure to keep line coming off the reel under the pressure of dragging the spoon and once you get a hit, move it up to strike and you are fighting the fish on your preset drag.

[WaltNJ]

Excellent. Thank you again.

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[Joey Dah Fish]

I would hire Johnny Bucktails to guide my boat for a day the kid catch straight up catch them carp as good if not better than anyone

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by Joey Dah Fish

I would hire Johnny Bucktails to guide my boat for a day the kid catch straight up catch them carp as good if not better than anyone

Kills em just as good too

[WaltNJ]

I would totally do that.