Black betty 6061

I was wondering how would the black betty 6061 go with a TUC quick tip rod for perch and may be walleyes?

Would be a nice set up, I use 3 of then all set up for perch and eyes but on DH and TB rods….QT is on my to get list yet….

The TUC QT is the perfect rod for perch, but if you’re fishing with spoons (I usually do for perch/walleyes) you’ll add line twist and lose the advantage of the inline reel so I’d say just go with a spinning reel.

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The TUC QT is the perfect rod for perch, but if you’re fishing with spoons (I usually do for perch/walleyes) you’ll add line twist and lose the advantage of the inline reel so I’d say just go with a spinning reel.

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Thought fly reels eliminate line twist…

The inline reels reduce twist from the line coming off the spool. They will not eliminate the twist created by the lure spinning as spoons do. I however don’t agree with his post anyway. I love the free spool feature because you just press the button and line comes off. Set your spool tension for lure weight and no worries.

Small, high quality swivel really helps.

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The TUC QT is the perfect rod for perch, but if you’re fishing with spoons (I usually do for perch/walleyes) you’ll add line twist and lose the advantage of the inline reel so I’d say just go with a spinning reel.

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Thought fly reels eliminate line twist…

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Like bronzback said the inline reel eliminates reel induced twist, but fishing a spoon will create lure induced twist. I personally prefer using a spinning reel versus the inline except for small panfish jigs where line twist actually causes them to spin and can turn off panfish. The main reasons I like a spinning reel are better drag and more control reeling in with a higher gear ratio.

If you want to give an inline reel a try I’d recommend checking out the eagle claw for about $30 before dropping the higher price on a 6061. Also, adding a small barrel swivel a couple ft up the line will help keep the spoon twist from getting back into your main line

I have used barrel swivel before and the money not a big issue for me. Just try to find a good reel to get down to perch quick in that 20 to 40 foot of water.

It’s not an inline real but the Shimano Sedona 500’s are very hard to beat.

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I have used barrel swivel before and the money not a big issue for me. Just try to find a good reel to get down to perch quick in that 20 to 40 foot of water.

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6061 works great for this, as fast or faster on the drop than even my Shimanos….

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I have used barrel swivel before and the money not a big issue for me. Just try to find a good reel to get down to perch quick in that 20 to 40 foot of water.

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If you’re number one criteria is getting down faster with light spoons you will like the inline reel