im sure this has been discused before, but the 3 month search limit wont let me find it.


i would like to have some opinions on some nice spinning reels and rods to use behind the dams for stripers/hybrids.

im new to this setup and could use some ideas.i would think shimano would be good but im not sure.

just what I have learned-

you're gonna have to handle/cast a LOT of rods before you find
what works for you.
A use-specific or custom is your best bet, Krazy-Q makes real nice rods.
For long casting, a 9-10 footer will do just fine, you can use a standard 7-7.5" med action for closer-in.
there are a couple rods floating amongst the river guys that is actually perfect, but the blanks are very hard to get, took me almost 2 years to get one, but the change in ability was immediate.
as far as reels, capacity, drag & overall weight are the 3 main factors.
Quantum Cabo 30,40
Shimano Sustain 4000

be prepared to spend the extra $$ for quality.......

pm sent

guy,

i just got myself a used sage vt2 rod. actually it doesn't matter what rod and reel, i believe in practical. so just keep practicing.

marc

PS : oh, here is the website http://findfishinggear.com

All I can say is for reels, bigger is not necessarily better. Some reels weigh upwards of 24 oz. And it will wear on you after a few casts. My startoff combo was a daiwa emblem 11 footer with a daiwa emcast sport 4500 reel. Didn't break the bank but it broke my arm. Lighter stuff costs more money. I know the guys up here have quite a few used setups that they are willing to let go, play with a few.

Gotta pay to play.

Where in N Tx you located? I got a few that I can let go of. I'm about 3 mins from lake arlington so we can test anyone combo out.

And like everyone says, it's all personal preference. Lighter is usually better, but I perfer a med/fast to fast action. Actions really depend on your casting abilities.

You don't have to have it, but it is personal choice.
It is all depend on where you fishing at, how far you wants to cast and how long you want to fish before you get tired. Some guys on this forum can cast few hundred more cast than other guys before putting the pole down to rest due to lighter gears.

personal preference and trial and error. I prob went thru 25 different rods over the years.

Or more !

yea prob more. Waiting for my new prototype tailrace blank...... should have it in 2 weeks.

You sold your Gold/Orange 9' already?

Nope. but i want to get rid of it. if not, i'll just keep it for my collection.

Just want to share:
Give a man a fish & he'll eat for a day ...
Teach a man to fish & he'll be broke for life

Just curious, any of you guys use any 12ft rod?I use an abu gracia enticer , toss out with ghost minnow n sit back drink a beer.Is the strike more fun with the plastice bait ? Sorry hellbender didn't mean to hijack your thread.