Show-Off your Finesse Rod and Reel set-up 2024
Aloff10 reply :
Hey guys, since I am still new to bass fishing, I would like to know what type of set up you guys are using for finesse bass fishing.
Include:
- Name of Rod
- Name of Reel
- What type of line you use including the pound test
- Pictures
Thanks!
Dan_the_fisher reply :
This is what I use now, 7'3" medium fast(feels xtra fast), chronarch ci4 3000 size reel, 8lb p-line flouroclear. Gonna be used for shaky heads, weightless senkos, wacky rigs, and drop shots
Scott F reply :
St. Croix Avid X, 7' ML Fast, spinning rod. Quantum Smoke SL25XPTIA..BX2 reel. 10 pound Suffix 832 braid
Ktho reply :
Rod: Cousins Tackle Raze 701S - 7' Light Power, Fast Action. 4-10lb
Reel: Shimano Sahara 1500
Line: 6lb Seaguar Invisx fluoro but thinking bout switching to 10lb or 15lb braid to FC.
Love the setup overall, kinda want a new reel but not a lot available in that size.
Fishin' Fool reply :
Rod- G Loomis NRX 872s Reel- Shimano Stradic FJ 2500. Line- Sunline SX1 16 pound braid with a Sunline Sniper 7 pound fluorocarbon
On 6/6/2016 at 6:55 AM, Ktho said:Rod: Cousins Tackle Raze 701S - 7' Light Power, Fast Action. 4-10lb
Reel: Shimano Sahara 1500
Line: 6lb Seaguar Invisx fluoro but thinking bout switching to 10lb or 15lb braid to FC.
Love the setup overall, kinda want a new reel but not a lot available in that size.
Switch over to braid to fluoro leader it's amazing. I recommend either the 12 or 16 pound Sunline SX1 to which fluoro you want.
Ktho reply :
On 6/6/2016 at 7:15 AM, Fishin' Fool said:Rod- G Loomis NRX 872s Reel- Shimano Stradic FJ 2500. Line- Sunline SX1 16 pound braid with a Sunline Sniper 7 pound fluorocarbon
Switch over to braid to fluoro leader it's amazing. I recommend either the 12 or 16 pound Sunline SX1 to which fluoro you want.
I think I'll have to. It's getting super hot already and hate not being able to leave it in the car without the line going down the tubes.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 6/6/2016 at 7:15 AM, Fishin' Fool said:Rod- G Loomis NRX 872s Reel- Shimano Stradic FJ 2500. Line- Sunline SX1 16 pound braid with a Sunline Sniper 7 pound fluorocarbon
Switch over to braid to fluoro leader it's amazing. I recommend either the 12 or 16 pound Sunline SX1 to which fluoro you want.
I have an NRX and found SX1 to be EXTREMELY noisy with the recoil guides. I settled on Smackdown and have never looked back. It's thinner and quieter by a long shot. Just my .02 though 
fishindad reply :
DX701SF/Ci4 2500/6lb. fluoro
DX702SF/Ci4 2500/8lb. fluoro
I also will use 14lb. YGK braid to fluoro leader once the weeds get thicker.
S Hovanec reply :
Two of my dropshot set-ups.
Rod: Custom St. Croix 5S610MLXF extended to 7'
Reel: Shimano TwinPower 2500HGS
Line: TufLine XP 15# with 6# fluoro leader
Rod: Custom North Fork Composites DS610 IM
Reel: Shimano Stradic CI4
Line: PowerPro 8# with 6# fluoro leader
smr913 reply :
No pics but I use a Shimano Stradic Ci4 2500 on a Shimano Cumara 6'8" MF spooled with 20# PP with a 10# fluoro leader.
Retired@176 reply :
Pinnacle Perfect7 - 7'1" ML fast
Okuma Inspira ISX20B
24lb. Gliss no leader
I.rar reply :
7' 2 piece ML/F Avid X
Stradic FK 1000
10lb power pro
6lb floroclear leader (may switch back to 6lb cxx)
kickerfish1 reply :
When I need to toss the really light baits (1/16 to 1/4 oz) I use a Saros 1000 with a Custom Phenix K2.
FrankN209 reply :
Lew's Team Gold and Powell Endurance 7'1" Fast with PowerPro Braid
BassThumb reply :
Dobyns DX HP 742sf
Shimano Stradic ci4 2500
Sufix 832 braid - 10lb test - neon lime
Yo Zuri Hybrid leader - 4 and 6lb test (which actually break at 7-10lbs.)
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Dobyns DX 742c
Shimano Chronarch 51E
10lb Invisx flourocarbon
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Dobyns DX 703sf
Shimano Sustain 2500
Sufix 832 braid - 20lb test - green
Yo Zuri Hybrid leader - 6 and 8lb test
Bluebasser86 reply :
I have several "finesse" combos, but my favorite would be;
6' 10" ML/XF St. Croix LTB
30 size Pfluegar Supreme XT
24lb Gliss to a 6-10 pound leader
thehooligan reply :
My last finesse setup, building a new one...
Megabass Super Criffhanger X7 6'3L
Megabass Zonda 68L
Floroclear 8lb
LunkerFisher reply :
I'll play!
6'8" mxf avid
saros 2500
10lb pp with a long leader of 6-10lb fluoro (trilene 100% or sniper)
Master Bait'r reply :
For me that's a 2 combo equation.
First up is my 7'1" MLXF spinning from THE COMPANY WHICH SHANT BE NAMED. The reel is a Stella FW2500S and I use 8# Gliss on it. I mostly use this for finesse jigging stuff, small tubes and small jerkbaits. Ned rigging, drop shotting, trick darters, biffle-o's, that sort of thing. Extremely versatile though, I am never without this combo! It can just put a bait anywhere water can be.
The other is an NRX 852c with a Daiwa/Megabass Ito Ai and 15# Smackdown. I use the extra backbone in this combo for hammering home t-rig hooks on weightless worms and craws around the edges of heavy cover mostly. It is ultra lightweight and very accurate to cast weightless baits long distances but has the muscle I want for contact baits and single hooks too. Kind of like a "best of both worlds" setup.
The NRX I consider a finesse combo only because of what it's primary function is and how I've got it set up. I am primarily a finesse fisherman though, so these two are my most-used combos.
Mike L reply :
Loomis GLX 843C MBR casting rod, Chronarch 100SF reel spooled with 20# braid. Sorry no picture.
Mike
loudcherokee reply :
No pic at the moment but my finesse rig is my spinning setup:
7'1" M/F rod from company not to be mentioned
Lews Tournament Pro Speed Spin 300h I think reel
15 pound test hi vis yellow power pro braid
Either 8 or 12 lb test seaguar red label leader
This setup covers my weightless t-rigs, wacky rigged plastics, drop shot, ned rig, mojo rig, and some very light minnow sized cranks from rapala that I can't seem to throw on a baitcaster without back lashing to the moon.
LC
Raul reply :
On 6/6/2016 at 8:45 PM, thehooligan said:My last finesse setup, building a new one...
Megabass Super Criffhanger X7 6'3L
Megabass Zonda 68L
Floroclear 8lb
Now that´s what I call a real kickazz setup.
I can´t post pics of my setups, I don´t have any and I´m lazy about taking pics,
Rods I have several:
GraphiteLeader Bosco GLB602ML
GraphiteLeader Veloce GLV602ML
GLoomis SJR782 IMX
GLoomis CR721 IMX
GLoomis CR722 GL2
Reels
Chronarch 50 Mg
2 Daiwa Liberto PIXY Airy Red
Daiwa Alphas R Edition
Megabass Zonda 68 ( yup that same reel Hooligan has 
)
Daiwa Revros 2004
Shimano Biomaster 2500 HGS
So post your finesse setup -----> Whut ?!? you only got one ? why so few fellas ? 
Aloff10 reply :
Other than what was already shown(which is all really nice). Do you guys know any good casting finesse setup that is good for Texas rigging and worms?
fvogel67 reply :
Abu Villian 6'9" ML with a Shimano Solstace 1000
St Croix Mojo 6'10" MLXF with a Shimano Stradic FJ 2500
Both spooled with 15lb Powerpro and 10lb PLINE flouroclear leader
rippin-lips reply :
I have 2 depending on how finesse I want to go. *both are for sale
Recon 682 light
Daiwa Tdz with finesse spool
#6 Sunline
Recon 713 medium light
Daiwa PX68
#10 power pro
Raul reply :
On 6/7/2016 at 5:58 AM, rippin-lips said:I have 2 depending on how finesse I want to go. *both are for sale
Recon 682 light
Daiwa Tdz with finesse spool
#6 Sunline
Recon 713 medium light
Daiwa PX68
#10 power pro
Nice, interestingly I eyeballed the PX68 for a while but never pulled the trigger, I went for the Zonda 68.
Mosster47 reply :
I have four.
Two 7'6" Phenix UMBX M/F. I use one for drop shotting and the other for Neko.
Megabass Orochi XX Shaky Head for scroungers, Ned, and shaky heads.
Lamiglas Infiniti 723 for weightless plastics which I consider a finesse technique.
Kyhokie reply :
My favorite finesse setup:
Shimano stradic +CI4 3000
Fenwick aetos 7' medium
Yozuri hybrid 8lb
EllisJuan reply :
Shimano Soare CI4+ 2000HGS (JDM)
Shimano Expride 6'4" Med-Light Med-Fast
Philo Beddoe reply :
Dobyns Fury 702
Stradic FJ 2500
10lb pp braid/6lb fluoro leader
Master Bait'r reply :
This thread really just reminds me how bad I want a 6'10" Megabass Destroyer Racing Condition Fullhouse.
d**n youuuuuuuuuu bait monkey! You never sleep!!
Raul reply :
On 6/9/2016 at 12:02 AM, Master Bait'r said:
This thread really just reminds me how bad I want a 6'10" Megabass Destroyer Racing Condition Fullhouse.
d**n youuuuuuuuuu bait monkey! You never sleep!!
If it itches -----> scratch it !
Master Bait'r reply :
On 6/9/2016 at 12:33 AM, Raul said:If it itches -----> scratch it !
Sure thing, want to buy me an early birthday gift by chance? 
It's likely only a matter of time, but thankfully seeing one isn't a daily occurrence/temptation for me.
lakeannaangler reply :
On 6/7/2016 at 10:37 AM, Mosster47 said:I have four.
Two 7'6" Phenix UMBX M/F. I use one for drop shotting and the other for Neko.
Megabass Orochi XX Shaky Head for scroungers, Ned, and shaky heads.
Lamiglas Infiniti 723 for weightless plastics which I consider a finesse technique.
Are the spinning reels pflueger supreme, supreme xt, and patriarch?
Mosster47 reply :
On 6/9/2016 at 5:36 AM, lakeannaangler said:Are the spinning reels pflueger supreme, supreme xt, and patriarch?
That sounds about right. I think the size range is 2500 for Neko, 3000 for drop shot, and 3500 for shaky head. I could be off one size either way.
The Supreme has caught well over 500 Spots and a good number of largemouth up into the 7lb range and it still runs like a champ. The other two are new for this season so we will see how they do.
lakeannaangler reply :
On 6/9/2016 at 6:37 AM, Mosster47 said:That sounds about right. I think the size range is 2500 for Neko, 3000 for drop shot, and 3500 for shaky head. I could be off one size either way.
The Supreme has caught well over 500 Spots and a good number of largemouth up into the 7lb range and it still runs like a champ. The other two are new for this season so we will see how they do.
I love my supreme 2500 for everything finesse. The supreme Xt looks like a very nice reel also.
dag3220 reply :
Rod: 6'6" St.Croix legend inshore Light
Reel: Daiwa Taula w/ Chinese DIY BFS spool and 6lb abrazx for small cranks
Rod: 6'6" Custom St.Croix legend inshore blank with spiral wrapped micro guides Xtra-light
Reel: Shimano Aldebaran w/ KTF spool and 6lb abrazx for jigs
IndianaFinesse reply :
I use a 6'10", medium-lite Abu Garcia villain spinning rod with a 2500 size Abu Garcia Orra. The Orra is spooled with a 8 pound gliss, usually with a short 8-10 pound test flourocarbon leader.
dam0007 reply :
DVT built custom
MHX HM 7'1 Mag ML/F with Torzite Guides
Was built balanced to a Stradic ci4+ but I've since switch to a Daiwa Ballistic 2500EX
Line I'm using 16lb SX1 with 7lb Sniper leader
Maico1 reply :
15 Aldebaran BFS XG Limited
Poison Glorious BFS Hardbait Finesse
Steveo-1969 reply :
My finesse rod is spinning. G. Loomis WPJR 821s GLX (Mag-Light/XF), Shimano Stradic Ci4+ 3000 size, 10# Sufix 832 in neon lime and 8# FC leader (brand varies).
Yes, this rod is part of Loomis' walleye series. Shhhhhh, please don't tell the bass!!!
Raul reply :
On 6/9/2016 at 8:07 PM, Maico1 said:
15 Aldebaran BFS XG Limited
Poison Glorious BFS Hardbait Finesse
Sexy !
BrianinMD reply :
Custom 7ft 4in ML built by DVT
Blank - MHX HM SJ 842 extended to 7'4"
Seat - AmTack Aero
Guides - Fuji KR Titanium Sic
Stradic CI4
Invizx 8lb flouro
THE_Vue's reply :
Do these count
Destroyer x7 S. Eiger. Steez mb honey spool. Air bfs bearings.
Klx 6'6 core 51 with bocas
trick worms reply :
On 6/10/2016 at 3:52 AM, THE_Vue's said:Do these count
Destroyer x7 S. Eiger. Steez mb honey spool. Air bfs bearings.
Klx 6'6 core 51 with bocas
I personally prefer a Spider-Man rod for finesse techniques
MassYak85 reply :
On 6/10/2016 at 3:52 AM, THE_Vue's said:Do these count
Destroyer x7 S. Eiger. Steez mb honey spool. Air bfs bearings.
Klx 6'6 core 51 with bocas
I'm jealous
Robert Riley reply :
Rod: Fenwick EliteTech Smallmouth 6'9" M/XF
Reel: Team Lew's GoldSpin
Line: 20lb PowerPro and 8lb Invizx
lakeannaangler reply :
On 6/11/2016 at 8:53 AM, Robert Riley said:Fenwick EliteTech Smallmouth 6'9 " M/XF
Reel: Team Lew's GoldSpin
Line: 20lb PowerPro and 8lb Invizx
Thats a nice looking combo. I think i might get another carbon gold spinning reel
Raul reply :
On 6/10/2016 at 3:52 AM, THE_Vue's said:Do these count
Destroyer x7 S. Eiger. Steez mb honey spool. Air bfs bearings.
Klx 6'6 core 51 with bocas
If it ain´t Monster High it don´t count.
Robert Riley reply :
On 6/11/2016 at 10:45 PM, lakeannaangler said:Thats a nice looking combo. I think i might get another carbon gold spinning reel
They're sweet little reels. I found it 60% off at the new F&S in my area. That's cheaper than my sponsorship discount!
lakeannaangler reply :
You are one lucky man to be sponsored by lews. I will probably get one from TW on closeout. Either the lews or another pflueger spinning reel
Mark888 reply :
My go to finesse set up!
Rod: Fenwick elite bass tech 7'0 m/f
Reel: Shimano sahara 3000FD
Line: 10 lb Sunline Sniper FC, going to be putting on braid soon!
On 6/7/2016 at 1:09 PM, Kyhokie said:My favorite finesse setup:
Shimano stradic +CI4 3000
Fenwick aetos 7' medium
Yozuri hybrid 8lb
How do you like the autos, been eyeballing them!
Hogsticker reply :
Custom 683ml Phenix K2, Megabass FX68 Rosso with shallow SV 1000 spool. Custom medium light Mhx high mod popping blank cut down to 6'8, Daiwa Alphas SV.
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