Grimm | Wed Jan-29-03 12:49 PM |
Member since Oct 28th 2002
26 posts
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#7920, "What are some of the best reels and line to go with?"
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Ive been wanting to buy a new reel but dont know what to go with. I would like some opinons on this and what type of fishing lines to go with. I heard that Ironsilk and fireline are one of the best but havent tried them. I like fishing for bass and trout.. Beginner on bass.. Also need to know your suggestion on what pound test. Thanks for the help
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Jigngerr | Wed Jan-29-03 03:14 PM |
Member since Sep 08th 2002
72 posts
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#7923, "RE: What are some of the best reels and line to go with..."
In response to Reply # 0
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Can't go wrong with Shimano reels and rods ( they have the most unreal customer service around). For something middle of the road, go with a small spinning reel/V-rod combo to match 4-6 lb. line...or...step up to a Loomis 721 spinning rod, GLX or IMX, and put the right sized reel on it (whatever $ amount you want to spend). P-Line CXX in 4 or 6 pound, SUPER strong for what it is...you can't go wrong.... A combo in this size will accommodate most Trout and light-line Bassin......Go get 'em Gerryjig out
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Taylor | Wed Jan-29-03 04:30 PM |
Member since Nov 12th 2002
44 posts
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#7927, "RE: What are some of the best reels and line to go with..."
In response to Reply # 4
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Shimano reels, can't go wrong with tham. For baitcasters I like the Curado(original and super free) and for spinning I like Stradic, Sustain, or even the Sahara(a great little reel at a little price). As for line, I go for Maxima Ultragreen on everything. It is soooooooo strong it is amazing. Hope this helps!
Later!!!
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Grimm | Wed Jan-29-03 05:28 PM |
Member since Oct 28th 2002
26 posts
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#7928, "RE: What are some of the best reels and line to go with..."
In response to Reply # 5
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thanks for all the advice. I will look into them all. One more thing is whats the difference in reels? Is it just preference? Thanks again for the help.. If anyone else has an opinion please post them....
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NoTrollMotor | Wed Jan-29-03 05:34 PM |
Member since Feb 25th 2002
178 posts
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#7929, "RE: What are some of the best reels and line to go with..."
In response to Reply # 5
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I totally agree with Taylor. I have three Curado Super-Frees and 3 Stradics. I've tried many different reels, but Shimano is all I use anymore. They are pricey ($160 for the Super-Frees and $120 for the Stradics). I would have saved money if I would have bought these originally instead of the circular junk laying on my garage bench.
In my opinion, the high quality is more important in casting than in spinning reels. A quality spinner is sweet on the retrieve; however, a cheap spinning reel without a fancy low friction spool lip will cast almost as far as a really pricey one. With casting reels the difference in casting distance is like night and day. If you get a cheap casting reel, and then have the oppurtunity to try a quality one you will probably end up upgrading later.
Try Bass World West in Santa Ana to check out reels. They have a demo for every model they sell mounted on cut-off rods in holders at the front counter.
Try some flourocarbon line if you plan on using jigs, Spoons, plastics, or drop-shotting. The lack of stretch really helps you feel every touch. After soaking 30' or 40' of monofilament for an hour or two it will soak up water and get really stretchy. You can move the rod tip a foot or so and never lift the bait, It's all line stretch.
I like Seagaur. Everybody tells me that Yamamoto Sugoi is the best, but it costs nearly 25 cents a yard NoTrollMotor
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muskyman | Wed Jan-29-03 06:42 PM |
Member since Oct 03rd 2001
152 posts
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#7932, "Master rods & reels and that blue line from Kmart - si..."
In response to Reply # 7
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I would go with the Master rods & reels and some of that blue Shakespeare line from Kmart. You can't beat the plastic spool spools on their reels. And that blue line from Kmart has incredible memory, it will always coil up back on the reel. And in the water it looks like a slinky !
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