bait caster question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 06-16-2018, 08:56 AM

Ed, I bought a Shimano Sedona 1000 spinning reel yesterday for the light jig fishing. The problem I'm having with a bait caster is finding one that will get moving with the very light stuff. I'm seeing lots of nice reels, part of the problem is getting to test one. I need to talk with someone fishing the crappie circuit to see what they are using.

I'm having a lot of fun right now stocking up on bluegill, I say stocking up but really all I'm doing is catching a few then eating them the next day.

Amish Ed · 06-16-2018, 05:15 PM

Yeah, I have the same problem. Had you got the spinner. You should check out the Ned Rig. You'll get bass, big crappie and blue gill.

aftahour · 06-16-2018, 07:51 PM

I think there's a crappie reel that looks like a round bait caster. B&m or uncle buck. Cabeles or bass pro has them

Harry Hill · 06-16-2018, 08:09 PM

Thanks, my Bass Pro didn't have any and the "expert" behind the counter said it wouldn't work if they did have one and they rarely got them in and they sold as fast as they got them. Before I buy one online I would like to give one a try or at least handle one. For some reason it doesn't sound logical that a reel that wouldn't work would sell so fast but what do I know.

goldenglory18 · 06-19-2018, 07:25 AM

It's more in the stick than the reel when talking about 1/8oz or weightless.

Freshwater only, if you can find a Daiwa Pixy around somewhere buy it. You wont regret it. For salt/freshwater, Daiwa Tatula HD.

skrilla · 06-19-2018, 09:24 AM

Finesse is where the $300+ low profiles shine. Daiwa Steez is a favorite of mine. But at that price point I stick to multiple spinners.

06-16-2018, 08:56 AM	#1
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Ed, I bought a Shimano Sedona 1000 spinning reel yesterday for the light jig fishing. The problem I'm having with a bait caster is finding one that will get moving with the very light stuff. I'm seeing lots of nice reels, part of the problem is getting to test one. I need to talk with someone fishing the crappie circuit to see what they are using. I'm having a lot of fun right now stocking up on bluegill, I say stocking up but really all I'm doing is catching a few then eating them the next day. __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

06-16-2018, 05:15 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Yeah, I have the same problem. Had you got the spinner. You should check out the Ned Rig. You'll get bass, big crappie and blue gill. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-16-2018, 08:09 PM	#4
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Thanks, my Bass Pro didn't have any and the "expert" behind the counter said it wouldn't work if they did have one and they rarely got them in and they sold as fast as they got them. Before I buy one online I would like to give one a try or at least handle one. For some reason it doesn't sound logical that a reel that wouldn't work would sell so fast but what do I know. __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

06-19-2018, 09:24 AM	#6
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Finesse is where the $300+ low profiles shine. Daiwa Steez is a favorite of mine. But at that price point I stick to multiple spinners. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

06-16-2018, 07:51 PM	#3
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	I think there's a crappie reel that looks like a round bait caster. B&m or uncle buck. Cabeles or bass pro has them

06-19-2018, 07:25 AM	#5
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	It's more in the stick than the reel when talking about 1/8oz or weightless. Freshwater only, if you can find a Daiwa Pixy around somewhere buy it. You wont regret it. For salt/freshwater, Daiwa Tatula HD.