Thread: stump jumpers

They'll get em. With the grubs you shouldn't have a problem. I cast a regular road runner down to 1/16th with a 6' UL rod

would it be alright if i added a little weight above it?

Originally Posted by Dgonzo85

would it be alright if i added a little weight above it?

Wouldn't hurt a thing. You just have to realize that the weight & SJ are going to spin/tumble when you cast them, and it's going to run deeper (due to the added weight). It's not going to affect the action of the SJ, though.

You "can" help keep the weight/SJ from going quite as deep, by simply holding your rod at the 10-11 o:clock position when reeling in. That, plus the speed at which you reel (considering the amount of line your reel takes in per handle turn) will determine how deep your lure will go.

... cp

can i do the same thing with mini jigs,tubes,spoons and other lures?How far away should i put the weight from the lure?

I'm really not crazy about using weight above a jig at any time. It would probably decrease your feel for the "take". Any 6' - 7' UL rod should be able to easily handle a 1/16 oz. jig, as far as casting distance is concerned. The 4# test line you're using is just about where it should be. I believe your rod may be a tad too stiff(?).

yeah i think it is too.i have another rod that is UL.its rated at 1/32-1/4 oz 2-6lb and its 7'.Would i be able to cast 1/16 and 1/32 oz lures far enough?Ill use a 500 FD reel on it with 4lb test

Originally Posted by Dgonzo85

yeah i think it is too.i have another rod that is UL.its rated at 1/32-1/4 oz 2-6lb and its 7'.Would i be able to cast 1/16 and 1/32 oz lures far enough?Ill use a 500 FD reel on it with 4lb test

To increase casting distance, you can use:

1) A longer rod

2) Thinner line

3) A reel with a bigger spool

I would do these things before I'd add split shot to the line.

When casting from shore, I use a 7' rod, 2-4# line, a 2500-size reel, and 1/32 to 1/16 oz jigs. I have no problems getting the distance I need with that set-up.

o ok.i got a 2500 reel but it has 10 lb line on it.i guess ill need to change the line on it.is flourocarbon line good for main line?

Originally Posted by Dgonzo85

is flourocarbon line good for main line?

Yeah, but it's expensive. I would only use it as leader material. I use mono or braid for my main line.