Need a sweet setup for ultra light lure casting

[Dan23]

Looking into getting a high quality setup for light lure fishing. I'm leading towards a Shimano Twinpower 1000 4lb reel and something like a Berkley Dropshot 1-3kg. Maybe a rod that's a little better. Rod needs to only be 6'6, 7 foot is too long to manage in the kayak.

What are some opinions?

[Fisher_90]

IMO the spools are too small on the 1000size shimano's and their is alot of line twists. I would go for a 2000Sol but i like the Drop Shots.

[MichaelJ]

drop shots are a good rod and like what fisher said if u want a good quality reel and willing to pay a bit more get a sol and theres nothing rong with 1000 size reels thats what i use and havnt got any line twists and holds 100m at least of 6lb

[Fisher_90]

You wont have much difference in price between a twinpower and sol, and i think the sol is the better reel, and it looks better :-P

[Dan23]

Apparently the twin powers have a funtion to ultra slowly wind line on the reel so it goes on nicely first time and doesn't get twists. I think a 2000 is too big for what I'm looking at doing. Anyone try the procaster series?

[Fisher_90]

What are you targeting?

[STU]

Get a starlo stick or raider

[Dan23]

Starlo stick's only go down to 2-5kg who makes raider?

I'm targeting Bream, Flathead, Trevelley, Taylor. Mostly small to medium estuary fish on sx40s, sprogs, and 1/32 ounce soft plastics. Need heaps of casting distance for clear water fishing. Will be using light 2lb to 4lb fluro targeting bream and 8lb fluro on flatties and bigger game.

Planning to spool with a 4lb braid. Something premium.

Really want to get an awesome super finesse system but for under $500 all up including line.

[shortie]

yes a sol is the way to go.

Shimano twin power.

berkley dropshot. not a standard dropshot but a pro tactic.

diawa procaster Z series is also worth a thought.

loomis GLX

Got to remember these are still not high end. but still very good.

[reef_raider]

try an okuma plus... 6'6 1-3kg

[Cowfish13]

Raider rods are the rod just higher than the Starlo Stix in the Shimano series.

[Rocket75]

If you want to have a play with any of the Shimano stuff, the new stradics just arrived, we have twin powers and sustains also,

Good range of Starlo Stix and Raiders A.T.M + dropshots and Penn Pinpoints etc.

let me know ( u know where I am! )

PS I don't get any commision or anything, so no pressure from me!

Rocket

[Dan23]

I'm taking people's advice and I'll also check out the sol. Pitty it only goes down to 6lb though. I'll have a play with both and see how they feel. My ultimate goal is a light reel that will cast 1-4g lures really far, have a smooth drag, avoid line twist and last a long time. And come in under $300

[kevinchen19870316]

anything at 300 would do

[Dan23]

Budget for rod is $100-150 and want to leave 60 odd bucks for some premium braid. Looking into Varivas but it doesn't seem to be available in under 10 pound.

Rod needs to be 6'6 and ultra light, durable and once again able to cast far. I was impressed with the casting distance of 1-3kg berkley drop shot on the weekend but am willing to get something better if I think it'll cast significantly further.

[kevinchen19870316]

dan, there's a daiwa luvias 2000 for sale in another furom. NIB, 250

[bootyinblue]

Dan23 wrote:

Really want to get an awesome super finesse system but for under $500 all up including line.

Sheesh... $500 would buy me about 5 or 6 combos!

[Dan23]

Yeah, I hear you booty. Me too usually but I'm tired of catching good fish on my crappy $50 outfits. I'm still landing heaps of fish but it just feels ugly and my reels creak and the drags are stiff. I'm constantly loosening and tightening drag settings because they change themselves. I've busted off on strikes because my drag has decided to tighten itself up. Just want one really good quality setup that I can trust. It's especially important with finesse fishing and ultra light line because there's so much less room for error.

[kevinchen19870316]

u got the point dan. catching a few cattie with a GLX&DC7 would be nothing but sweet.

[Dan23]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

dan, there's a daiwa luvias 2000 for sale in another furom. NIB, 250

I think that's still too heavy.

I'm going to keep looking till xmas so I have a few months to look at every single option and make the perfect choice. I'll hopefully still be using it in 20 years time then

[kevinchen19870316]

i have decided to use my FW only reel in SW. so next time,dan, u'll see me casting sx60s with baitcaster

[kevinchen19870316]

u;ll get another sweeter combo in 2 yrs i guarantee...

[kiara_poltegerist]

Dan23 wrote:

Apparently the twin powers have a funtion to ultra slowly wind line on the reel so it goes on nicely first time and doesn't get twists. I think a 2000 is too big for what I'm looking at doing. Anyone try the procaster series?

that's Shimano's \"Super-Slow Oscillation\". not too good if you're going to be messing around with SPs and light lines - the lack of tension causes incorrect line lay and stuff.

[kevinchen19870316]

dan, the new luvias is the best bet if u can get them cheap

[Dan23]

kiara_poltegerist wrote:

[quote

that's Shimano's \"Super-Slow Oscillation\". not too good if you're going to be messing around with SPs and light lines - the lack of tension causes incorrect line lay and stuff.

[reef_raider]

mate as i said before check out the okuma epix plus, 6'6 1-3 kg

great rod at $140

[Dan23]

kiara_poltegerist wrote:

Dan23 wrote:

that's Shimano's \"Super-Slow Oscillation\". not too good if you're going to be messing around with SPs and light lines - the lack of tension causes incorrect line lay and stuff.

[Angus]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

i have decided to use my FW only reel in SW. so next time,dan, u'll see me casting sx60s with baitcaster

Mate check out the Freams Kix as well at Tacklewarehouse. Really smooth and nice. and i am usually a shimano preacher!

Angus

[reef_raider]

mate look on ausfish

t-curve 1-3kg 7ft

$180

[bjhbreamchaser]

G'day Dan are you chasing a new set up or 2nd hand. If chasing 2nd hand might have something that could intrest you

[Dan23]

bjhbreamchaser wrote:

G'day Dan are you chasing a new set up or 2nd hand. If chasing 2nd hand might have something that could intrest you

Thanks for the offer but I'm going to go with brand new. I just snapped the tip off my main workhorse rod so my new outfit might have to come a little sooner than I had planned.

[bjhbreamchaser]

No problems mate just thought I would ask got a couple of light outfits I dont use at the moment

[Dan23]

After reading heaps and talking to lots of people I'm starting to think a 2000sol and Procaster A would be a good choice. Need to find a place that stocks both to see how they match up. Looked at more expensive rods but can't find one in 2 piece 6'6 and 1-3kg kind of range. Most ultra lights are 6'10 or over 7 foot. That's too big for Kayak fishing.

[Fisher_90]

I used a 7ft when i had my kayak

[Tim a]

Go the sol 2000, I've got one and used it a decent bit, drag is OOHHHH so smoothe and the reel just feels generally solid. Quality reels thats for sure!!

[Fisher_90]

Yep, give me a Sol (or a Daiwa for that matter) Over a Twinpower or Shimano any day.

[kevinchen19870316]

dan, don;t surf the net for a rod, u can search reels on net but not rods! u have to get done to stores and try out different rods.

for what i have tried: GLX is definitely the sweetest i have hold. then the daiwa battler. there r a lot of nice bream specific rods by blackdiamonds and shimano as well, but well over 500 most of the time. the shimano t-curve;s sweet rod with plenty of backbone.

for cheaper options, there r a lot of daiwa rods at 100 price tag, but don;t get the berkley drop-shot, i have used it for drop-shotting, jigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits and find it great for drop-shotting but the soft tip makes driving crankbait rather hard and sensitivity's totally lost when the rod tips bend too much when cranking the handle

[Fisher_90]

I love Berkley Drop Shots and i no alot of people on here do aswell. You cant just say 'dont get it' Because you dont like it, its up to the buyer to go to a tackle store and hold different rods.

[kevinchen19870316]

they r great rods for drop-shotting but not crankbaits,spinnerbaits and jigs.

i like it when it's used in the right application but here dan want a rod to work crankbaits and jigs. so the dropshot is not the go.

when u like m-ito, u still would say \" don;t get it\" when someone wanna find a reel to catch marlin

[Dan23]

Yeah, I'm going to try out some stuff and see. I have used the drop shot for crank baiting and it worked well. Will see how the Procaster A looks.

I have used a 6'6 rod in the kayak a lot and it is almost too long. Ours is a 2 seater so there isn't a lot of room to maneuver rods around.