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 Bull Red Setup
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06/23/11 07:23 PM
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Ambrot
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Going Bull Red fishing with some buddies in a friends boat. Want to bring my own setup along. I have a Abu 6500 is this a good reel? What would be a good rod, want one that will handle the monsters. Also what line?
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Re: Bull Red Setup
[Re: Ambrot]
#6328447
06/23/11 08:18 PM
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scott01
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That reel should be fine. I use a similar size reel with a 7' MH rod (an older Falcon Lizard Dragger - freshwater bass tackle). I normally just spool up with 20 lb trilene Big game or 20 lb Ande line.
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Re: Bull Red Setup
[Re: scott01]
#6330301
06/24/11 05:11 AM
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shkettle
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thats a good reel, the same i use. i would use 30-40lb braid. that way u can get close to 300 yds on it. and for the rod. any decent rod will work good for reds.
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Re: Bull Red Setup
[Re: shkettle]
#6330768
06/24/11 01:08 PM
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jm423
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For my $$, Shakespeare "Ugly Stick" is hard to beat. 6 1/2' or 7' med hvy action. Just my opinion, others will vary.
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Re: Bull Red Setup
[Re: jm423]
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06/24/11 01:20 PM
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Ambassador84
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I caught one not too long ago (44 inches) on a 5500 with 25lb test on a 6ft light rod......it was fun but I got him in.
Man up. Fight the GOOD fight.
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Re: Bull Red Setup
[Re: Ambassador84]
#6332123
06/24/11 07:00 PM
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LandPirate
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If you're just chunking meat for bait (not lures) then an Ugly Stick is hard to beat.
Mike
Buda/Port Aransas, TX
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Re: Bull Red Setup
[Re: LandPirate]
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06/25/11 04:05 PM
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Joined: May 2011
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Pferox
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I don't throw lures much, and I like the ugly stick or a fiberglass rod, myself.
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