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 Need help chosing a rod and reel
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02/27/17 06:47 PM
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nalband
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I'm looking for a versatile spinning reel and rod combo that I can use at the texas coast for Reds, trout, flounder, etc. I want to spend under $150 for the rod and reel. I'll be fishing artificials as well as free lining bait or using a popping cork. I'm looking to buy 4 of the same setup to rig up in different ways. Any recommendations on specific models of rod and reel? Also, what size reel would you recommend? Thanks!
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Re: Need help chosing a rod and reel
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02/27/17 08:30 PM
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Sponxx
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I responded on the rod/reel section, but this may help others too:
Size 3000 or equivalent reel, you may get by with a 2500 too. A light 4000 won't tire you out either, but is likely not needed. Fishing the surf you may hook up ojn sometyhing bigger, but a well setup 3000 and rod can bring in a bigger fish.
a 6'6MH o 7MH rod would work well for those species.
There are plenty of rods and reels that will fit that budget.
I have a Shimano Voltaeus and Daiwa SS1300 (used a Shimano Carbomatic 3000 before) spooled with 15lb Daiwa J-braid. I've pulled 28" reds with that setup, and can probably take bigger fish. Flounder and trout are much easier
Bullet proof setup:
UglyStik GX2 6'6 or 7 MH
Penn Battle 3000
Power-pro braid 15-20lb
Other stuff may be lighter and prettier, but won't be any better necessarily.
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Re: Need help chosing a rod and reel
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02/27/17 09:34 PM
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nalband
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thank you for the very useful response!
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Re: Need help chosing a rod and reel
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02/27/17 11:26 PM
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Capt Craig
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Bass Pro Ugly Stik Inshore (1 Piece) 7' MH for $60
Bass Pro has a Mitchell 300 Spinning reel for $50
20# Braid with a 5' Fluoro leader of 15# clear
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Re: Need help chosing a rod and reel
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02/27/17 11:49 PM
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V-Bottom
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Try to get a rod with a long handle....10" BTW
Ugly Sticks are good rods.
I prefer a ML for trout,flatfish and most reds.
If you target bull reds, the MH is fine. Depending
on where I fish, I take both. One for bottom
fishing and the other using live bait and popping
corks (slip float rigged). BC Rods !!
Good Luck
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