Post your setup!

Wanna see what everyone is using..

Bass, as in striped bass, or bass, as in LMB/SMB?

Assuming the former, my go-to set up right now is a Century Sling Shot 1327, a Shimano Stella SW 10000, and 40# FINS Windtamer braid.

Bass, as in striped bass, or bass, as in LMB/SMB?

Assuming the former, my go-to set up right now is a Century Sling Shot 1327, a Shimano Stella SW 10000, and 40# FINS Windtamer braid.

how do ya like that windtamer ?
it must be decent if you can go down to 40 w/o
many wind-nawts.

Interesting.

2-6 MoJo with an EmPro 5500 and 65 Stealth. Love it.

If you are looking for a boat outfit for bass, tautog, fluke, and seabass, get a 7-8foot musky rod, a calcutta 400b and load it with 20 lb fireline. If bluefish are a priority go with spinning instead.

1-4 Legend/VS200 with 55# samurai, weighs nothing and has been through absolute hell. The rod just bullies fish.

Just picked up the 2-6 Mojo for the heavier stuff, haven't thrown it yet. When I have the cash I will be trading up for the legend equivalent.

Surf - CSB1202 & GSB1201 w/ VS200 50# suffix

Boat- 7' custom w/ calcutta 700B & 7' Star Rod w/ VS200

Zziplex bass blank with a Penn 706 and 20lb mono.

Not a canal rod,plastic and eels .
Best little ol rod for playing in the surf.

how do ya like that windtamer ?
it must be decent if you can go down to 40 w/o
many wind-nawts.

Best braid I've used to date. :btu:

The rod I use for eel casting is a 6'6" honey Lami. blank I wrapped in the mid 80's.. damned if I know the number... the tip is fairly soft, but beefy in size, a requirement unless you want to launch plenty of hookless eels into the brine( as I recall, this blank was 7' when I bought it and I cut some off the tip and butt to accomodate my size and fishing habits).... the whole rod is fairly soft, but packs plenty of muscle, a requirement for the light line ( 16lb Ande tournoment) that I prefer.. I've worn out plenty of reels through the years ( rebuilt the rod a few times as well) it is now paired with a Penn conquer 5000.. this is the smoothest reel I have ever owned ( way smother than my Z bass).. the drag is second to none... one of the finer reels penn has made in a long, long time...

Thinking of the shimano cI4 with. 6'6 rod with 30 lb test any objections
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10' 1-4 st. croix mojo with custom lower blank with either my vs200 or emblem pro 5500, 40# 832 suffix/40# power pro

for the cape beaches : 8'6'' tica dolphin with Quantum Cabo PT 40, 30# Power Pro.

surf

9 foot St. Croix Triumph, Penn 710 Greenie
10' Tsunami Airwave Black 704Z
9'5 Honey Lami, with either Van Staal Vm 150, or 704 Greenie.. which ever I feel like. This is my goto for most stuff.

in the surf, have been using 9' ron arra lamiglass...150vs...50lb pp braid...and very happy with it...

Thinking of the shimano cI4 with. 6'6 rod with 30 lb test any objections
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Depends on application. For good size Bass, that reel is on the small side in my opinion.

My favorite right now is a breakaway custom SUR1204k hung new concept paired with a VS250 50lbPP red only red.

beach rod XSRA1084 paired with a ZX22 20lbfire line

I also fish a 1322 with an empro 6500. 40 lb samurai
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For canal jigging/heavy plugging - Purglas 350-2, Stella 10000SW, 40# Fireline Braid.

For lighter plugging - GSB 1321L, EPro 5500, 30# PP

Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.
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All legends..7 footer with a vs 150 (overkill in my opinion, besides there are much better reels for a 7 foot rod then vs) ten foot 1/4 and 2/6 Legends with a beat to crap vs 250
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Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.
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VS 150 may be the ultimate Surf Scup reel.

OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum.

There are other decent rigs out there for less coin. It really depends on how and where you will use it.

I think one of the best bangs for the buck is the Shimano Saragosa. Nice gear set, strong reliable drag and super easy to self service.

"OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum."

...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....

"OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum."

...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....

I have no doubt that it is but in some areas where capacity is a factor it may come up short. I have fished similar sized quality reels from shore in big fish areas and the canal and I always felt nekkid due to the capacity - not the strength - of the reel.

200 Are you deaf? lol

I have no doubt that it is but in some areas where capacity is a factor it may come up short. I have fished similar sized quality reels from shore in big fish areas and the canal and I always felt nekkid due to the capacity - not the strength - of the reel.

true...just love the lightness of the setup...

Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.

VS 150 may be the ultimate Surf Scup reel.

OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum.


...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....

Pretty sure he's talking about the VM150, not the VS... if not, where can I find a VS for 4 bills :hihi:

What's the braid capacity of the VS150? The VS website says 440 yards of 30 lb, which seems more than plenty. However, SWE/tackledirect list the VS150 capacity at 330/30, and the VM150 is listed as 350/30.

PS: If you save up and get a VS250, you have a rock solid reel that you can use for bass AND tuna... :think:

Rocks: 10ft Lami SS (factory) 2-6 paired with 706 and 50# PP

Beach: 9ft GLoomis 1084 paired with 704 and 30#PP

Pretty sure he's talking about the VM150, not the VS... if not, where can I find a VS for 4 bills :hihi:

What's the braid capacity of the VS150? The VS website says 440 yards of 30 lb, which seems more than plenty. However, SWE/tackledirect list the VS150 capacity at 330/30, and the VM150 is listed as 350/30.

PS: If you save up and get a VS250, you have a rock solid reel that you can use for bass AND tuna... :think:

i have never had a capacity issue with the vs150 using braid where i have fished...

Goose!!!! what do you know about vs reels. I seen you rock the Walmart special.
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i have never had a capacity issue with the vs150 using braid where i have fished...

If you hook a bass that can take 300 yards of braid, it doesn't matter if you have another 100 or 200 yards on the reel. You aren't stopping that fish. And I seriously doubt that there are many bass out there that a VS150 can't stop because of either capacity or drag.

If you hook a bass that can take 300 yards of braid, it doesn't matter if you have another 100 or 200 yards on the reel. You aren't stopping that fish. And I seriously doubt that there are many bass out there that a VS150 can't stop because of either capacity or drag.

no argument here...

I have had no problems with my vm150 at the canal, I had a wind knot issue one night at scortons, but that was my own fault. But no problems to report so far.

with the 150, to me its not a matter of line capacity (i put mono backing on my 200 and 250, i would just use less on a 150), its just that the reel feels too small. Not comfortable to work with, and doesn't feel right on a rod over 9'. Unless you exclusively beach fish with light tackle (8ft rod, or light 9ft rod), your better off with a 200 IMHO.

as far as setups, i'm a big fan of lami gsb series and vs reels. most common setups are 1081m with vs200, 1201m with vs250, or 1201 with 6" cut from butt end with vs200 (my favorite setup, especially for riggies).