05-14-2009, 02:23 AM
I decided to toss out my 20 dollar Mitchell combo for a better set, but I'm not positive I chose wisely.
Firstly, I chose a 7' Shakespeare Ugly Stick Lite, Medium action. It was a great looking and feeling rod and it seems to be extremely durable. My only concern is that its too tall for me, because I am a mere 5'8". Setting the hook seems to be rather difficult at times, but I'm not sure if my technique is the problem.
For my Reel, I paired the Ugly Stick with a Shimano Sonora. I figured that it had a decent 6:1:2 gear ratio or whatever it actually is, and it seemed to do the trick nicely.
For my line, I'm always testing new products. Currently I have on 10lb Spiderwire, green is the color, I believe.
I'm just concerned that I'm not doing something right, I mean, I'm catching fish, but I want to build a suitable Bass Rig that is good with Spinner Baits, swim baits, top waters, etc. Just a good bass rig in general. Any tips? Please criticize.
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Firstly, I chose a 7' Shakespeare Ugly Stick Lite, Medium action. It was a great looking and feeling rod and it seems to be extremely durable. My only concern is that its too tall for me, because I am a mere 5'8". Setting the hook seems to be rather difficult at times, but I'm not sure if my technique is the problem.
For my Reel, I paired the Ugly Stick with a Shimano Sonora. I figured that it had a decent 6:1:2 gear ratio or whatever it actually is, and it seemed to do the trick nicely.
For my line, I'm always testing new products. Currently I have on 10lb Spiderwire, green is the color, I believe.
I'm just concerned that I'm not doing something right, I mean, I'm catching fish, but I want to build a suitable Bass Rig that is good with Spinner Baits, swim baits, top waters, etc. Just a good bass rig in general. Any tips? Please criticize.
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