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Well, I am looking into getting a new reel and line, my reel at the moment is a closed reel, and has 8lb line in it. Will maybe 12lb line fit in it. I am also buying a baitcasting reel and putting 15lb line on it for catfishing also. Any ideas on what line, reels or rods to get? Also I have the light rod that is 4-8lb light action, need somethign heavier. Any ideas? Something not expensive maybe 40-60 dollars for the rod same for reel, and line i don't know prices.
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My bass rods are 7ft med action.Some with fast tips, some are heavy for worming. Reels I would try and save up and get something in the $80-$100 range to last and run smooth. Bass Pro and Cabelas have some on sale all the time, but don't discount your local stores as well. I like shimano but I've had some off brands that worked as well. In the end you get what you pay for in a reel. For line, I use alot of braid.[ Fireline ] Some copolamer for cranks and poppers. 8-10lb does me fine.
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I'm getting a medium action rod maybe 20lb braid and some lighter leader, the fish in the ponds i fish are very big, maybe 2-5lbs, there are big ones out there though.
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Unless you have to pull a line through some tough weed, 10lb braid have brought 5lb bass to the boat. Even 8lb. The smaller line will help you get greater distance when throwing a light lure. This stuff just doesn't want to break. I use 20lb for saltwater stripers.
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Got a bait caster and it isn't my thing so I took it back I am use to the closed spool so much gonna stick with that or get a spinning reel.
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