Posted By: cajuntec
I have questions about my saltwater rods / reels - 08/03/19 01:49 AM
I'm just getting into Saltwater Fishing in VA. I was trying to outfit myself with two spinning setups to use on Cobia and Stripers. I watched YouTube videos, and made my purchase based on size recommendations from others - but in a different brand than they were using.
I bought Penn Battle II spinning reels (6000 series) and Battalion spinning rods (1220S70 model - 7', MH, Fast Action). Hoping I did ok in my choices.
But when I tried to mount the reels to the rods today, the reel seats seem small. I'm barely getting the reel foot into the seats.
I'm used to freshwater gear, where the reel fits well into the seat, with plenty in there.
Are my reels too big for the rods I chose?
Or do I just need to crank down harder on the reel seats?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
This is the first time I've tried to buy saltwater gear for VA fishing. I did this only once before, when I lived in FL, and the guy I was fishing with all the time directed me exactly what boat rods and reels to get for the fishing we were doing there. I have nobody like that to guide me here in VA. I'd appreciate any help, including comments either way on the gear I chose. Thanks!
All the best,
Glenn
I bought Penn Battle II spinning reels (6000 series) and Battalion spinning rods (1220S70 model - 7', MH, Fast Action). Hoping I did ok in my choices.
But when I tried to mount the reels to the rods today, the reel seats seem small. I'm barely getting the reel foot into the seats.
I'm used to freshwater gear, where the reel fits well into the seat, with plenty in there.
Are my reels too big for the rods I chose?
Or do I just need to crank down harder on the reel seats?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
This is the first time I've tried to buy saltwater gear for VA fishing. I did this only once before, when I lived in FL, and the guy I was fishing with all the time directed me exactly what boat rods and reels to get for the fishing we were doing there. I have nobody like that to guide me here in VA. I'd appreciate any help, including comments either way on the gear I chose. Thanks!
All the best,
Glenn