03-01-2012, 05:26 AM
A few comments:
I haven't used the CI4. I think that it is about a $200 reel, and Shimano makes excellent reels, but I would spend more on a rod than I would on a reel. I have 7' a St. Croix Avid UL rod and love it. I haven't used the other rods you mentioned, but you can't go wrong with a St. Croix. One other rod company that you might want to take a look is Phenix. They make some top quality trout rods.
I am fortunate to able to buy premium gear, but that Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia and Pflueger all make excellent reels for around $100. I just bought a $90 Daiwa Aird because I liked its feel and features.
Brookies
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I haven't used the CI4. I think that it is about a $200 reel, and Shimano makes excellent reels, but I would spend more on a rod than I would on a reel. I have 7' a St. Croix Avid UL rod and love it. I haven't used the other rods you mentioned, but you can't go wrong with a St. Croix. One other rod company that you might want to take a look is Phenix. They make some top quality trout rods.
I am fortunate to able to buy premium gear, but that Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia and Pflueger all make excellent reels for around $100. I just bought a $90 Daiwa Aird because I liked its feel and features.
Brookies
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