Perch Setup

[wakina]

I remember this was asked before but couldn't find the post. I'm considering putting a perch setup together. Was thinking a light or ultra light rod, fast or extra fast action so the tip would be fairly stiff. Not sure what length. Will probably spool up a reel with some light braid so I don't get any stretch. Any input would be appreciated.

It sure sounds like you have the basics well covered. I would also recommend using Aberdeen hooks as the finer wire makes for faster more sure hook sets than a bait keeper style hook does.

To me rod and reel choice is secondary to using braid and Aberdeen style hooks. Some hook types would be Tru-Turn, Eagle Claw and BearPaw. Some with blades and some without. Myself I very seldom if ever use snelled hooks with the tiny blades and or beads but there are others that swear by them and still others that try both to see what works on any given day. I have switched my perch rods over to the Falcon BuCoo series model BCS-UL-15. With an ultra lite spinning reel spooled with left over braid from filling my trolling reels, over kill, most likely but I am using what is already bought and just set my drag like it is 8lb line instead of 30lb line.

http://falconrods.com/bucoo.html

[rkfet]

It sure sounds like you have the basics well covered. I would also recommend using Aberdeen hooks as the finer wire makes for faster more sure hook sets than a bait keeper style hook does.

To me rod and reel choice is secondary to using braid and Aberdeen style hooks. Some hook types would be Tru-Turn, Eagle Claw and BearPaw. Some with blades and some without. Myself I very seldom if ever use snelled hooks with the tiny blades and or beads but there are others that swear by them and still others that try both to see what works on any given day. I have switched my perch rods over to the Falcon BuCoo series model BCS-UL-15. With an ultra lite spinning reel spooled with left over braid from filling my trolling reels, over kill, most likely but I am using what is already bought and just set my drag like it is 8lb line instead of 30lb line.

http://falconrods.com/bucoo.html

Thanks. I almost always use the Aberdeen hooks myself. I was mostly curious about the rod selection. I remembered some quote where someone said "You can feel a perch fart with that." That's what I want!!!http://community.walleye.com/images/smilies/wink.png

[wakina]

Thanks. I almost always use the Aberdeen hooks myself. I was mostly curious about the rod selection. I remembered some quote where someone said "You can feel a perch fart with that." That's what I want!!!http://community.walleye.com/images/smilies/wink.png

I said that a year or so ago, but it is true as compared to Mono line. The learning curve involves learning not to set the hook as hard as you would with mono line, more of a lifting action or a flicking of the wrist type hookset. At that time I was using a medium action rod with stiff tip. Got a Falcon BuCoo UL as a gift and liked it so well that I got a second one. The weight difference alone makes using the UL more enjoyable, especially on slow days.

[fishin2]

Nothing better than a 10 lb walleye or a big ole sheepshead on an ultralight, oh boy, some fun there!!