06-05-2008, 03:54 AM
I ended up buying the smaller reel with the 6.2:1 ratio. I got the reel and a $70 rod for $200, tax included. So I paid about $115 or $120 for the reel and it sells for $169.99 on Cabela's website.
The rod is a 7' medium (just for bass) weight with a medium fast action. It'll handle lures up to 5/8 oz, so all my 3/8 and 1/2 oz spinnerbaits will work well.
Anyway, I put 30 pound Spiderwire Stealth on it like Lunkerhunter is using and played with it for a half hour or so. I didn't have any major problems. I still need to learn it better so I can be a little longer and more accurate casting, but all-in-all I can operate it with little problems.
I found it a little easier to cast with two hands. Is that a problem?
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The rod is a 7' medium (just for bass) weight with a medium fast action. It'll handle lures up to 5/8 oz, so all my 3/8 and 1/2 oz spinnerbaits will work well.
Anyway, I put 30 pound Spiderwire Stealth on it like Lunkerhunter is using and played with it for a half hour or so. I didn't have any major problems. I still need to learn it better so I can be a little longer and more accurate casting, but all-in-all I can operate it with little problems.
I found it a little easier to cast with two hands. Is that a problem?
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