7 wt rod and reel for bass

SRC&Bassbum · Nov 18, 2023

I’m thinking of adding a 7 wt setup for bass. I’m considering an Echo Lift, Redington Vice or Wrangler rod. Also an Echo base reel or Redington Crosswater reel. Does any one have any experience with these? I’d mostly be fishing poppers but maybe some subsurface stuff.

Porter2 · Nov 19, 2023

Everyone has their own idea what makes a great set up for Bass. Many factors to consider..fishing river or still water or both? On foot or boat or both? etc...
7 weight is a good choice and my preferred weight. I do not like ultra fast rods for bass, more a medium to medium fast rod taper. I use a 790-4 RPL for the majority of bass fishing when I do target them, which is not very often.
Fly line choice will be important, and there are many out there.

mcswny · Nov 19, 2023

Bass and glass go hand in hand.

I guess I could have been more specific. Start on the budget end with an Echo BAG 8’ 7wt and work your way up to. Buy once cry once Steffen 8’ 6/7 or 8’6” 7/8 (I don’t have experience with the 7/8 but there’s no shortage of sung praises for it)

WT! · Dec 13, 2023

echo rods just released a new lineup for bass:

The Eight Four Rods could become your favorite bone fish rod… or maybe your favorite carp rod… or maybe your new favorite bass rod….or even your next favorite streamer rod. Echo is sure though that if you cast one of the new Eight Four rods and think they could have done something more to help you hit a target….. they are going to want to talk.

6wt 8’4” ECHO 84B – 684
7wt 8’4” ECHO 84B – 784
8wt 8’4” ECHO 84B – 784

clarkman · Dec 13, 2023

mcswny said:
Bass and glass go hand in hand.

I guess I could have been more specific. Start on the budget end with an Echo BAG 8’ 7wt and work your way up to. Buy once cry once Steffen 8’ 6/7 or 8’6” 7/8 (I don’t have experience with the 7/8 but there’s no shortage of sung praises for it)

As a proud owner of both the BAG 7wt and Steffen 7/8, yes!

Not just bass, but carp, steelhead, and everything in between! For both rods. The Steffen is a few notches above any 8wt I've played with. There's a reason I got rid of my H3....