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    A-Rig Setup

    I'm looking to purchase a rod/reel combo for chunkin the a-rig. Need to stay between $150 - $250. All info will be greatly appreciated.

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    Re: A-Rig Setup (Hogsfan79)

    Abu garcia veritas 7' 11 heavy and a Abu garcia Revo winch!
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    Abu garcia veritas 7' 11 heavy and a Abu garcia Revo winch! or a to save a few bucks on a reel a Pflueger Trion is hard to beat!
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    Re: A-Rig Setup (Hogsfan79)

    I have a St. Croix Mojo rod. The swimbait rod. It's 7'9" heavy i believe. Can handle up to 4oz baits. I paired it with a bps extreme. I can launch the a-rig with that rod. And for it to be a big rod, its very lightweight.



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    Re: A-Rig Setup (joe8989789)

    Not sure how it's gonna work out but I have mine on a S.R. 7'2" Jig rod with a Quantum Energy 6.3:1 reel spooled with 50lb braid.
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    Re: A-Rig Setup (Hogsfan79)

    I looked at the 7'11" Veritas but its only rated for up to 1.5oz baits

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    Re: A-Rig Setup (Hogsfan79)

    I sent you a IM .....hope it helps

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    Re: A-Rig Setup (Hogsfan79)

    The best setup i have tested to date in this price range is the Shimano Crucial Swimbait Med Heavy or Heavy depending on the weight of the A-rig your throwing. 2-4oz work great on the mh rod. 3-6oz work best on the heavy. You can use any gear speed reel you want. The bait does not pull very hard. I have been using a Lews Tournament 6.4 reel.

    Be sure to keep your drag loose!!!

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    Re: A-Rig Setup (waketowake33)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by waketowake33 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">The best setup i have tested to date in this price range is the Shimano Crucial Swimbait Med Heavy or Heavy depending on the weight of the A-rig your throwing. 2-4oz work great on the mh rod. 3-6oz work best on the heavy. You can use any gear speed reel you want. The bait does not pull very hard. I have been using a Lews Tournament 6.4 reel.

    Be sure to keep your drag loose!!!
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    Re: A-Rig Setup (1blubyu)

    Dobyns 7-11 sb ml - like it was built for it. I think tackle trap carries dobyns

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    Re: A-Rig Setup (jjpatton)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by jjpatton &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Dobyns 7-11 sb ml - like it was built for it. I think tackle trap carries dobyns</td></tr></table>

    I'll be checking that stick out tomorrow too.
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    Re: A-Rig Setup (jjpatton)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by jjpatton &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Dobyns 7-11 sb ml - like it was built for it. I think tackle trap carries dobyns</td></tr></table>

    aka Dobyns 795ML. Great versatile swimbait rod.


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    Re: A-Rig Setup (BassCatCowboy)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BassCatCowboy &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Abu garcia veritas 7' 11 heavy and a Abu garcia Revo winch! or a to save a few bucks on a reel a Pflueger Trion is hard to beat! </td></tr></table> That is a nice setup, but for some of us that do a litle Musky fishing from time to time, I use my musky setup which is a calcutta 400(thanks bassinbrad) with my 8' musky rod. this setup is guarenteed to pull in a 5-6lbder on each bait because this is a rig that allows you to throw up to 5 baits.

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    Re: A-Rig Setup (Hogsfan79)

    An Ambassador 5500 C4 is a very good reel to choose. They hold Plenty of line, & have a 6.3-1 retrieve. Easy to work on, etc.
    Unless you really plan on throwing the A Rig alot, I would just use a 7' 6" MH flipping stick. Its not like you really need anything sensitive.

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