[InfamouzFisherman]

I just purchased one of those big bluegill swimbaits (8 inches) and i was wondering. The swimbait is really heavy will i be good fishing with 15#. I dont wanna lose it because i spent some money on it.

 

[RonG]

I can't help you. Your bait is bigger than most fish I catch.

 

[fishkid]

lol 15lb test is fine, you shouldnt be worried about that..
question is exactly what set up are you planning on using it with? :?

 

[InfamouzFisherman]

Well i oly have 3 Rods I have a 7'0 ugly stick and im going to reline it with 15 # line.

 

[fishkid]

baitcasting reel? mono? 7 foot what? MH H or XH?

 

[InfamouzFisherman]

MH, spinning real and mono yea

 

[webofsnyderman]

I can't help you. Your bait is bigger than most fish I catch.

:lol: :lol: :lol: I feel your pain!

 

[Little Goose]

First off the bait is wayy to big. These storm baits are very effective specially at the harbors. Last Spring i had 6 bass off them.

 

[ClancyWiggum]

That's a very large bait to be throwing on a spinning reel setup. In fact, that bait would be most effective for pike and musky and then your talking about a heavier baitcasting setup with braided line preferably. The weight of that lure probably exceeds the weight limits of your rod. I believe these baits weigh around 6 or 7 ounces in the 8-inch size. That would require an XH rod. You might have a lure too big to throw on what you have.

 

[FishinMatt]

I have been amazed at some of lures I have seen Coyote throw on heavier spinning gear. One suggestion I would have is to fish it on braid. If you are going through weeds you will have a tough time with mono.

 

[twoglasseyes]

I usually mess up and cast a lure life that right off the lins and a quater mile out into the lake. Be careful out there.

 

[mplant1]

please post if you catch something with that monster gill swimbait.

 

[jaypee the hhf]

I feel you would need a heavier rod man....and def. some braid

But DO throw that in the harbors! :wink:

ahhh this works in the harbors...

Perch color one :wink:

jaypee

 

[RamblingBen]

Those are pricey. despite all the equipment suggestions make sure you tie a damn good knot.

 

[bassaholic]

I got a 41 inch muskie out of shabbona on the lures last year and it was the last fish that lure claimed cuz it was ripped to all hell. They have great action just not durable but fifteen bucks for a muskie is worth it for me.

 

[svslider]

I tried some heavy storm swimbaits half that size and it felt like it was gonna break my rod casting it. When you get a fish on that its gonna be huge though.

 

[InfamouzFisherman]

yeaaa ill try it when i go for NP R MUSKIE