Rod and Reel assistance?
- PerchPredator
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Rod and Reel assistance?
I've been looking to replace my entry level Shimano spinning rod and reel combo. I bought it this year when I first got back into fishing and, although it still catches fish, I think it's time for an upgrade.
I'm looking for something nice and light that wont super break my bank.
A friend of mine gave me a new rod he got as a gift (he's not into fishing at all ) and I'm wondering what to couple it with.
I'm not sure if it's the greatest rod out there, but it's a start. It's a medium action Shakespeare Outcast.
If it's even worth popping a new reel onto this rod I'd love to hear some suggestions. The lighter the better.
Cheers,
PP
I'm looking for something nice and light that wont super break my bank.
A friend of mine gave me a new rod he got as a gift (he's not into fishing at all ) and I'm wondering what to couple it with.
I'm not sure if it's the greatest rod out there, but it's a start. It's a medium action Shakespeare Outcast.
If it's even worth popping a new reel onto this rod I'd love to hear some suggestions. The lighter the better.
Cheers,
PP
The gods do not deduct from man's allotted span the hours spent in fishing
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Any extra rod/reel combo is always a good idea.
I always travel with two or more just in case.
If you break a rod on a trip, then your fishing won't be over at least.(I've done it a few times).
If the rod you got is a medium action- medium length, I'd throw on a medium sized reel of a decent brand like a Shimano or Quantum or Abu Garcia.
All make good spinning reels that you can buy at stores like Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, etc. and they won't cost you a fortune either.
May as well pick up some line there while you're at it.
Good Luck.
~Stan <"////////><
I always travel with two or more just in case.
If you break a rod on a trip, then your fishing won't be over at least.(I've done it a few times).
If the rod you got is a medium action- medium length, I'd throw on a medium sized reel of a decent brand like a Shimano or Quantum or Abu Garcia.
All make good spinning reels that you can buy at stores like Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, etc. and they won't cost you a fortune either.
May as well pick up some line there while you're at it.
Good Luck.
~Stan <"////////><
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I guess it depends on what you want to use it for.
I have a Medium action rod 6'6" Rapala canadiantire whatever rod I use for specks. I had a Shimano FX reel for a few years, but I replaced it with a mid-grade Quantum. I also have an ultralite setup as well I use. Easy to pack, and drag wherever. I tend to beat up my trout equipment a lot so I don't spend huge dollars on it.
I find my Medium action rod too light for Bass or Pike though. Not enough backbone.
No matter what reel you wind up picking, one basic quick test I'll use on an inexpensive spinning reel to see if it's any use using, it to pull the drag on a usable setting and see how smooth it is. If it feels uneven at all.. no good. Also, that there is no backlash when you stop reeling.
I have a Medium action rod 6'6" Rapala canadiantire whatever rod I use for specks. I had a Shimano FX reel for a few years, but I replaced it with a mid-grade Quantum. I also have an ultralite setup as well I use. Easy to pack, and drag wherever. I tend to beat up my trout equipment a lot so I don't spend huge dollars on it.
I find my Medium action rod too light for Bass or Pike though. Not enough backbone.
No matter what reel you wind up picking, one basic quick test I'll use on an inexpensive spinning reel to see if it's any use using, it to pull the drag on a usable setting and see how smooth it is. If it feels uneven at all.. no good. Also, that there is no backlash when you stop reeling.
I would go with a Pflueger President or if you can spare the extra cash a Pflueger President XT, these reels are a great value IMO.
http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_files_sp10/fi ... _reels.pdf
It might help to let us know the max you want to spend.
http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_files_sp10/fi ... _reels.pdf
It might help to let us know the max you want to spend.
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It might be a good idea to venture out to Paddletales this Saturday. We are holding our annual customer appreciation day. More information can be had at the Paddletales forum on this site. There will be prostaffers there from a number of companies to answer any qeuries you may have.
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Also very good advice. Plus free fried Chicken, hard to beat that.toobinator wrote:It might be a good idea to venture out to Paddletales this Saturday. We are holding our annual customer appreciation day. More information can be had at the Paddletales forum on this site. There will be prostaffers there from a number of companies to answer any qeuries you may have.
Ed
If you have never been to Paddletales before and your just getting back into fishing you have to go Saturday......you will not regret it.
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rod and reel combo
Ed you need to postphone one week, either that or someone needs to explain to my wife why I'm not going away with her this weekend. Just to be clear, it's family obligations.
Maybe I could convince her to stop on the way out of town on Thursday but then again maybe not, I don't need her to know about my favourite tackle shop.
Maybe I could convince her to stop on the way out of town on Thursday but then again maybe not, I don't need her to know about my favourite tackle shop.
I'm just another beer drinker with a fishing problem!