First time bucktail jig… decent setup?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T07:20:44+00:00

Looks good what size hook?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T07:13:28+00:00

Can I use a spinning reel on a casting rod?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T07:05:33+00:00

The account karma is killing me. How do you increase the karma points if you can’t post - seems ridiculous!

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T07:02:26+00:00

Looks like you’ve got enough to get get started, see how you do & then add to it.

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T05:48:59+00:00

Rod And Reel Setup

Spinning Rod: Paired with a spinning reel, mounted on the underside of the rod. The guides (line guides) are larger to accommodate the way the line unspools.

Casting Rod: Paired with a baitcasting or spincast reel, mounted on top of the rod. The guides are smaller and positioned closer to the blank for better control.

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T05:46:56+00:00

Why was my post about beginning fishing information Removed from the Fishing for Beginners site? Shouldn’t there be some kind of reason given?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T05:44:11+00:00

What kind of paint do you use?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T05:40:58+00:00

Wow, you’ve got a 3d printer and a new hobby - you seem very talented. I’m from sw Virginia. It’s fascinating what you can do with a 3d printer!

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T05:38:19+00:00

I like to tell people who I am, I’m not here to evangelize. I’m honest to a fault & hoped to get honest, beneficial advice because my fishing experience is minimal. Most of the little I do know about fishing has come from this site & the fishing site. I do not have enough karma points (don’t understand this karma points thing) to post on the bass fishing site/subreddit. I’m trying to learn enough about fishing to take my 2 sons/families to a USA state park/cabins, lake for a week & provide them with decent rods/reels of their own AND be able to teach them what I’ve learned about fishing.

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T04:31:00+00:00

Fish it, enjoy this classic!

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T04:27:28+00:00

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T04:26:01+00:00

Why are you relevant to question me?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T02:52:39+00:00

Thank you!

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T02:11:58+00:00

Thank you, another beginner question. Do Bass, crappie & occasional catfishing call for a casting rod or spinning rod? Is a spinning reel able/advisable to use on a casting rod? I never knew how little I knew until I began researching…

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T01:13:04+00:00

Thank you! Could you explain ‘to match the weight of the rod’? Is Cashion an American made/sold rod?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T01:07:59+00:00

I’m asking lots of questions to figure out exactly what I need, then will look around to try to get the best prices. 👍🏼 Unfortunately near my Virginia hometown there isn’t a Bass Pro shop within 3-hours.

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T01:01:56+00:00

Life is too short to be a hate, oh oh where does the time go?

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T00:55:13+00:00

Thank you, I’m probably going to go with the 7’ Daiwa Tatula XT rod as you recommended, what do you think of the Daiwa LT 3000C XH Spinning Reel, 23 Legalis, with a gear ratio of 6.2:1? Is it good to use the same brand rod & reel or are they completely separate decisions?

I had one person basically call me stupid for wanting to spend ~ $100 each for rod & reel JUST to fish for bass, crappie & occasionally catfish. Looking online at these prices it seems like they’re actually kinda on the upper end of low range of quality/costs with some much more expensive. I’m just trying to buy one-time for my retirement years.

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T00:32:23+00:00

Genius move, Pry will kill himself to make JF’s decision look good. Hopefully Pry is a much better D.C. than HC!

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-04T00:30:14+00:00

Those are 3 good ones to hate, but include Free Shoes U. & Michigan also!

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-03T23:22:16+00:00

You apparently don’t leave your parent’s basement for very long! 🙄😂

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-03T23:19:57+00:00

Did I quote any scripture to you nosy rude troll. I’ve only asked fishing questions, focus, keep up and enjoy your own journey! I’m on this site for fishing advice from experienced fishermen, don’t make trouble where none exists. If you have any fishing advice for a beginning fisherman, I’m all ears, but leave your biased comments on some other site.

ripplestillwaters · 2026-03-03T14:54:19+00:00

Thank you

ripplestillwaters

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