Finesse fishing with a baitcaster

[Koyak]

I am getting really sick of line twists. I posted about my bad expereince with Ray Scott super caster but I need something I can finesse fish with. Has anyone tried the HE66MLC? It's rated for weights down to 1/16 oz. I've used 1/8 oz lures with my HE69APC, but i have difficully casting 4 in worms on 1/8 sliders. I think the 1/8 oz slider is more like 1/16 oz. the HE69 APC just does not load well with the slider setup. Thinking about teaming the HE66MLC with a Shimano Scorpion. Trey, I'd appreciate if you can chime in on this post.

thanks,

mike

[TTCal]

I have an He70MLC and it's pretty soft - very parabolic. It makes a great drop shot rod, but I'm not so sure about the rig you're describing - almost a finesse carolina rig if I read you right? The He66MLC might be a better match because it's shorter and will probably have less of a parabolic affect.

I currently throw splitshots with a rod that would more closely line up with an He66MC. The tip is soft enough to cast out light rigs, but also responsive enough so i can feel the light ticks. I have a Daiwa Pixy for this rig which works better than the Shimano Scorpion for casting super light stuff. If the Pixy is too pricey, check out the new Daiwa Alpha debuting any day now. Otherwise, your Scorpion should suffice.

Hope that helps. Best of luck!

[TTCal]

Hi Koyak,

come to any decision on your finesse rig? wondering how things worked out if you did. The Daiwa Alpha's have debuted but at a higher price point than most had thought.

SD

[Koyak]

Hey,

I think i will stay with the spinning rig for truly lightweight finesse rigs. I've been using a Ray Scott Sportackle rod matched with a Pflueger President reel for Light slider heads and split shot rigs. I think I will be staying with that for now.

Mike

[TTCal]

awww.. come on Koyak, what kind of a gear junkie are you?

lol - just kidding

[Koyak]

Just a Jr Gear Junkie for now. Gotta sell some stuff on Ebay so I can afford some more rods and reels. I've got a custom rod in mind: A helium (Don't know which one yet) with Titanium guides. I wander if Trey can accommodate... But that won't happen until 2005. Mount a Scorpion 1000 Mg, and that will be one sweet setup!

Mike

[TTCal]

awww man... now you have me drooling...