Let's play a game....mix and match.

[TahoeDust]

How would you pair these lures with these rods and reels??? I know there are more ideal rods/reels, but these are what I have available without having to sell and re-buy.

Texas Rig - Ex.: 1/8oz and U-vibe
Lipless Crankbait - One knockers, Red Eye Shads, etc.
Square Bill - KVD 1.5, Rapala Shallow Runner, etc.
Spinnerbait - 1/4oz - 1.20z
Treble Top water - Whopper Plopper, Dog-X, Pop-R, etc.


CNQ 842c MBR 7’ Med Fast
CNQ 784c MBR 6’6” Med-Hvy Fast
NRX 803c JWR 6’8” Med-Hvy Ex-Fast
NRX 843c MBR 7 Med-Hvy Fast
GLX 785c CBR 6'6" Med-Hvy Moderate


'13 Metanium w/ avail shallow spool
'15 Metanium DC HG
'17 Conquest BFS HG
'15 Conquest 101
'11 Conquest 51 DC

[BoatBuggy]

I'd probably set them up like this......

Texas Rig -> NRX 803c JWR
Lipless Crankbait -> GLX 785c CBR
Square Bill -> CNQ 842c MBR
Spinnerbait -> CNQ 784c MBR
Treble Top water -> NRX 843c MBR

I don't really know the reels but I'd put the Met with shallow spool on the NRX 803c because it's the technique that requires the least amount of line.

[cidgrad]

My Personal choices (and I use a Curado across the board):

Texas Rig - Ex.: 1/8oz = ALX Rods ZOLO Dream, ZOLO Deputy for 3/8oz
Lipless Crankbait - ALX Rods ZOLO Toadface
Square Bill = ALX Rods IKOS Hustler
Spinnerbait = ALX Rods ZOLO Deputy
Treble Top water = ALX Rods EXPERT Jerkbait or ZOLO Rosa