Bass Rod & Reel Setup

[intrepid24]

Originally Posted by Mike P

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.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by intrepid24

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.

[Rockfish9]

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...