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Rod/reels for speck and reds
Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:12 pm
What would be the best set up to get? I am usually fishing live bait under a popper. Spinning or bait cast? What brand rod and reel?
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Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:15 pm to will1883
I like bait casters but that is all personal preference.
Can't go wrong with a Curado on an All Star rod although my Castaway is one of my favorites and usually the one I grab. I also have a few Falcons I like.
I haven't bought rods or reels in quite some time so I'm sure something better has come along.
Can't go wrong with a Curado on an All Star rod although my Castaway is one of my favorites and usually the one I grab. I also have a few Falcons I like.
I haven't bought rods or reels in quite some time so I'm sure something better has come along.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:15 pm to will1883
Curado or Calcutta on a 7' med/heavy rod. I use $50 Allstar classics for my rods.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:17 pm to will1883
I like baitcaster for almost all applications except under popping cork. I just picked up a Abu Garcia spin combo on Memorial Day sale. I don't feel I need the best of the best for a popping cork rod.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:26 pm to will1883
Abu Garcia revo or shimano bait casters for me
I like the all star classics. I also really like the cabelas XML and shimano crucial rods but they're pricier
I like the all star classics. I also really like the cabelas XML and shimano crucial rods but they're pricier
Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:39 pm to will1883
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live bait under a popper
Spinning. I hate throwing a cork with baitcasters
Posted on 5/27/13 at 5:43 pm to Boats n Hose
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Spinning. I hate throwing a cork with baitcasters
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Posted on 5/27/13 at 6:12 pm to will1883
Abu garcia Revo winch with braid med heavy rod
Posted on 5/27/13 at 7:58 pm to lazcreek
Anyone ever try those Bass Pro extreme reels for specks/reds? For $60 they seem like a nice reel.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:08 pm to Me4Heisman
I have tried a couple bass pro feels in the past. And they are great reels, for a second. In my experience they turn to crap in about 3.9 seconds, and after that you kick yourself in the arse for going cheap.
Now I just spend the extra up front and go shimano. I'm sure other people make great equipment, but if you buy shimano, it's going to be quality.
Now I just spend the extra up front and go shimano. I'm sure other people make great equipment, but if you buy shimano, it's going to be quality.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:19 pm to DownSouthDave
Would your answer change at all if the user was rinsing and spraying reel magic on his reels immediately after every trip?
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:25 pm to will1883
I use spinning tackle mostly for saltwater. The wind can be a bitch on the baitcasters.
The Shimano Sedonas are a good buy for the money. Along with Allstar or Castaway rods. You can get a decent rig for $100 - $120.
The Shimano Sedonas are a good buy for the money. Along with Allstar or Castaway rods. You can get a decent rig for $100 - $120.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:33 pm to will1883
Baitcast-shimano Calcutta on a 7' MH.
Spinning-I like a penn 5500 on a 7' MH. It could be considered overkill, but it has a drag like no other.
Why?
Spinning-I like a penn 5500 on a 7' MH. It could be considered overkill, but it has a drag like no other.
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Spinning. I hate throwing a cork with baitcasters
Why?
This post was edited on 5/27/13 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:35 pm to Me4Heisman
You're better off IMO getting an H2O xpress mettle from academy for $50. Keep box and receipt, if breaks return to academy for new one. If you're going baitcaster.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:39 pm to Me4Heisman
It very well could, but that would never happen. I don't take care of my reels. I don't clean them ever. But I hardly need to. I still have silver calcuttas running strong. Replaced the bearings a couple times and they are going strong.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:49 pm to will1883
I can't just have 1 rod/reel for speck/red fishing. 7ft Allstar classic medium action w/Calcutta 151 when using lures and/or carolina rig. 7ft Allstar classic medium/heavy action w/Shimano spinning reel when using any type of cork and/or carolina rig
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:50 pm to will1883
fly rod
like a boss
like a boss
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:54 pm to will1883
Okuma Inspira
Falcon Coastal
Falcon Coastal
Posted on 5/27/13 at 8:54 pm to aVatiger
Shimano calcutta with castaway/ allstar/ falcon/ st croix 7-71/2 MH for carolina riging or workin plastics. Shimano spinning on abive mentioned spinning rod fir corks. Backlash constantly with baitcaster and corks.
Posted on 5/27/13 at 9:09 pm to will1883
I'm a fan of spinning reels. St. Croix 7' medium rods and Okuma reels have been solid for me.
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