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Suggest some saltwater combos
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:36 pm
only inshore, all our rod/reels are 10+ years old so it's time to start rebuilding the arsenal
i'm looking at a shimano calcutta 400B with a shimano crucial
looking to get around 2-3 baitcasting and 2-3 spinning combos
i'm looking at a shimano calcutta 400B with a shimano crucial
looking to get around 2-3 baitcasting and 2-3 spinning combos
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Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:37 pm to carrotsticktiger
Citica or curado
I like all star classics. Also crucials and cabelas XMLs
I like all star classics. Also crucials and cabelas XMLs
This post was edited on 1/21/13 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:44 pm to jimbeam
quote:
Citica or curado
i have a chronarch and a lew's tournament speed spool, but i always considered those two more freshwater? i like having a more open reel for saltwater
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:46 pm to carrotsticktiger
Zebco 33.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:47 pm to JAB528
idk if i can leave my cane pole tho.. 
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:48 pm to carrotsticktiger
I'm a fan of shimano calcutta
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:49 pm to carrotsticktiger
i've got a 400 but i find it a little over kill for trout but it comes in handy for the occasional bull red or black drum. my favorite set up is my stratic 300 on my 7' st croix fast action. it has enough meat for avg reds and it perfect for trout.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:52 pm to mack the knife
quote:
stratic 300
i was looking at this, the cl4f (black/red) or the FJ?
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:52 pm to carrotsticktiger
I picked up a couple of the Shimano Sahara spinning reels when they were on sale for $40. I paired one with a St. Croix Mojo Inshore Medium rod and the other is on a Cabela's IM-7 tournament rod. (Medium Light)
Out of the two, I like the St. Croix rod a bit better but they will both handle just about anything I encounter in the marsh.
As for baitcasters, I have always enjoyed the Abu's and still have a couple CL3 6500's in use that are over 10 years old with minimal maintenance. Haven't made the jump to low profile's yet.
Out of the two, I like the St. Croix rod a bit better but they will both handle just about anything I encounter in the marsh.
As for baitcasters, I have always enjoyed the Abu's and still have a couple CL3 6500's in use that are over 10 years old with minimal maintenance. Haven't made the jump to low profile's yet.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 6:55 pm to nahtanojc
yeah i've always considered the low profile reels more freshwater than saltwater
and i've only heard good things about st. croix rods
and i've only heard good things about st. croix rods
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:24 pm to carrotsticktiger
penn battle 400/500
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:25 pm to carrotsticktiger
quote:
yeah i've always considered the low profile reels more freshwater than saltwater
Why
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:30 pm to carrotsticktiger
quote:
carrotsticktiger
its an FI.
i really like the sensitivity of my st. croix but it is more sensitivity to rough treatment than some of my other rods.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:41 pm to carrotsticktiger
All Star Classic - 6'6" Med Heavy $50
Abu Garcia 5600 C4 - $100
Berkeley 14 or 17 lb. mono. is all you need.
Everything else is overkill.
both at academy.
The Shimano line guide will eventually wear out due to being made of plastic. Garcia's is made of metal.
Abu Garcia 5600 C4 - $100
Berkeley 14 or 17 lb. mono. is all you need.
Everything else is overkill.
both at academy.
The Shimano line guide will eventually wear out due to being made of plastic. Garcia's is made of metal.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:48 pm to joeleblanc
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The Shimano line guide will eventually wear out due to being made of plastic. Garcia's is made of metal
and will rust out. i had abu garcias when i was younger. they never broke down on me but i'd never go back to them again after using pens and shimanos.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:49 pm to carrotsticktiger
I just got a medium fast 6' topwater allstar classic. good trout rod
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:51 pm to mack the knife
never had one rust out or break down after using them in salt and fresh. And i don't take care of them. Used to tournament fish. Have 2 Garcia 5600 series that are 22 years old. Still work like new. Had a Shimano wear out in less than a year. Won't ever own another Shimano reel. Smooth, yes. Overpriced? yes. Just my opinion though.
This post was edited on 1/21/13 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:52 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
penn battle 400/500
I have a 6000 and 7000 for pier fishing for kings and cobia. I think they're great, but I'm not too rough on equipment.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 7:58 pm to joeleblanc
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joeleblanc
my biggest complaint with the abu garcias was that they are built so loose/open and i always had grime and grit getting into them. it also seemed that they wouldn't hold grease or oil for any length of time.
i've got 15 shimanos of different sizes and models that i use for bass, bream, trout/reds, and snapper. all have been wonderful without any regrets.
must be that everyone has their favorites because my dad thinks anything but penn for saltwater fishing is crap. to each their own.
Posted on 1/21/13 at 8:04 pm to mack the knife
Mack..your dad is a smart man! Penns are great for hauling in big fish off the bottom. My father in law gave me a couple of Penns from back in the day to use on tuna rods. They are probably close to 50 years old and still work great.
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