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re: Build rod & reel setups for this noob
Posted on 2/1/12 at 12:27 pm to Blue Velvet
Posted on 2/1/12 at 12:27 pm to Blue Velvet
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So right now I'm looking at a Falcon Coastal 7' Medium for sure and trying to decide on the reel
Great rod, I have one and love it. Reel, get a 2500 sized Shimano, Okuma or Penn and be done with it. Spend over $50 but no more than $100 is necessary. Rinse after each trip in saltwater.
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Posted on 2/1/12 at 12:32 pm to Boats n Hose
Okuma has recently gotten a little better, but I would still consider a shimano/quantum/penn. I just feel like Okuma struggles in the durability department
Posted on 2/1/12 at 12:36 pm to MrCoachKlein
Stuff I've read make it seem like their just about up to par with Shimano, at least with their nicer reels. Garcia makes nice spinning reels too, but they cost too much. Other than the 500 the cardinals are kinda sucky for saltwater and won't last.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 12:40 pm to Boats n Hose
I am sure there are reels comparible to shimano but I just can't make myself try them. I use to break down my calcuttas once a year. They are so smooth if kept properly. Another great thing about shimano is if you do have a problem you ship it off to shimano with a check for $12 and it comes back like new. I am not sure if it is still like that b/c I haven't done it in over 5yrs.
This post was edited on 2/1/12 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 2/1/12 at 12:42 pm to Boats n Hose
IMO Shimano and Okuma do not belong in the same sentence. If you're doing a lot of fishing I don't feel like you'll get much life out of Okuma's reels
Posted on 2/1/12 at 12:46 pm to MrCoachKlein
I don't fish much salt so most of my gear is baitcasters, I won't argue with you about spinning reels.
I will say, though, that Garcia's baitcasters are just as good as Shimano, regardless of what the fanboys say.
I will say, though, that Garcia's baitcasters are just as good as Shimano, regardless of what the fanboys say.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 3:18 pm to Tino
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Shimano Chronarch reel
St. Croix Avid Series rod
this is what I'm fishing and it is bad ace
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:17 pm to Motorboat
I think I'm going to pick up a new curado and possibly an allstar rod when I get my tax return. The chronarch is nice but I don't like how it is white.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 6:19 pm to sloopy
Ok. It's a reel, not a watch brah.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 6:23 pm to Motorboat
The chronarch is better than the curado. If you're willing to buy the chronarch get it. If the color bothers you that much get a Revo SX instead.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 6:32 pm to Motorboat
I'm going to get it when I get my tax return
Posted on 2/1/12 at 6:52 pm to Tino
After you get it, please do not post any pics or tell us how awesome it is. Thanks in advance.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 6:58 pm to Devious
Posted on 2/1/12 at 7:00 pm to Tino
I want one. But I don't need it. I need you to act like it sucks so I get a crankbait rod instead of a reel I don't need. I know you understand.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 7:02 pm to Devious
I really don't need either
Posted on 2/1/12 at 7:31 pm to Boats n Hose
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The chronarch is better than the curado. If you're willing to buy the chronarch get it. If the color bothers you that much get a Revo SX instead.
myth, the new chronarch might be better than the new curado(which is basically the old citica)...but the new chronarch is essentially the cu200 series curado, and u can still find the curado for around $130 on the interwebs
Posted on 2/1/12 at 7:32 pm to Devious
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I want one. But I don't need it. I need you to act like it sucks so I get a crankbait rod instead of a reel I don't need. I know you understand.
u gonna get that loomis? I just ordered the 843 tonight
Posted on 2/1/12 at 7:42 pm to AboveGroundPool
I want an 845. I have an 843 I want to move.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 7:50 pm to Devious
wish Ida known that, I'd like to get both but don't do enough deep cranking to justify getting the 845
Posted on 2/1/12 at 8:02 pm to AboveGroundPool
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myth, the new chronarch might be better than the new curado(which is basically the old citica)...but the new chronarch is essentially the cu200 series curado, and u can still find the curado for around $130 on the interwebs
Yea I was talking about the new models. I'm trying not to buy anymore gear for a while, but when I inevitably get the bug I'll probably get another 200 E7 on eBay
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