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joedv1218
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2010/09/07 22:41:25 (permalink)

Alright here goes.......

I am going to purchase a noodle rod and reel combo. I think I have one picked out, but not definate because I wanted some input from those who are more knowledgeable.

http://www.fishusa.com/JBI-Ultramax-IM8-NoodleOkuma-Avenger-Spinning-Combo_p.html

Is this a decent combo? Not looking to break the bank. And I never used one, so I may not like it. I usually fly fish. but looking for another option.

What are your favorite rigging methods? Float no float? Bait, eggs, spinners etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

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    Kokanee Killer
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/07 22:43:51 (permalink)
    imo opinion ya cant beat a riversider 10ft rod teamed up with a shimano sedona 2500f for price and functionality just my opinion

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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/07 22:55:33 (permalink)
    That is a good combo.... Just use your fly fishing skills as far as flotes,hook size, bait,jigs,line, it will come to you....
    dont count on the J O's on this site they might think you are asking to much.. you might catch one more fish than them!!!!!!!!
     
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/07 22:57:39 (permalink)
    I will personally attest to the Okuma avenger-30 reel. Excellent reel! When I did more noodle than fly, I would spool 8 pound test and then have an 8ft leader of fluorocarbon--blood or surgeon knot--for fishing mini foo jigs under a very small float. If casting spoons I would just use straight line.  Make sure that your drag is set properly. I can still remember the early days when these were used for salmon. I still have the video in my head of a king hooking up and making a torpedo run dead north and completely spooling more than one fisherman at trout run.
     zzzzzzzzzzziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnngg! pow! it sounded like .22 going off.
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    joedv1218
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/07 23:16:36 (permalink)
    Well I thank you, and like I said any help is good even the J O's make me laugh and laughter always helps.

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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 08:12:35 (permalink)
    Sounds like a very good combo. Rig your flies like a fly rod and rig your lures like you would a light weight spinning combo and you won't be far off from exact. You will have to determine exactly what combo of line/lure/fly works best for you, but I have found 6 - 8pound test, in mono or fluro work best. Along with smaller weight lures. I don't recommend tossing anything above 1/2 oz.; but that's just me. No matter what rig you use , I recommend a small swivel right before your terminal tackle to help with line twist. Hope this helps.

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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 08:17:56 (permalink)
    I would not purchase ANY spinning reel with less than 8 ball bearings ....



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    I like the 6730 matched with a cortland endurance 9ft rod the 10.5 ftr is too stiff IMO ....... Best value you're gonna find

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    emal7717
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 08:50:53 (permalink)
    Ive been using Browning rods for years (25) and for the money, you cant beat them. look at the 10.5' with a Mitchell 300xe reel. Great combo. I bought for my wife, but she doesnt seem to use it much when Im around

    Boycott any place that makes you pay to fish. We have paid for the fish with our tax dollars and license fees!
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    emal7717
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 08:52:01 (permalink)
    get brownings at Bass Pro Shop

    Boycott any place that makes you pay to fish. We have paid for the fish with our tax dollars and license fees!
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 09:17:08 (permalink)
     Hi Donnie, Hi Joey,

    Hope to Fish/Party with u guys soon.

    The amount ov ball bearings is way over rated. For instance the Okuma Stratus has 9 & the Shimano Stradic has 3. Don't get me wrong the Okuma is a decent reel for the price but many ov the lower priced reels with a lot ov bearings are crappy.

     Joe,

    U & Smiley have any luck bookin' a cabin last time up??

    crappy
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    psu_fish
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 09:23:19 (permalink)
    is it legal in Pa to have more than one mini-foo jig under a float?
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 09:31:40 (permalink)
    Yes , They snag better with 2 ... I wouldn't though it will goof your presentation unlike running tandem flies on a drift ....

    Chris ,
    Don't forget your NERDS ... I want purple /K?
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 09:54:09 (permalink)
    I've never fish with jigs only egg sac's from Poor Richards
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    crappiefisher
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 09:57:35 (permalink)
     Awl man I had PINK RAINBOWS just for u like last time 

     Another thing is I like a reel that u can take apart to clean/repair or grease unlike the Stratus GT.

    crappy
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    joedv1218
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    RE: Alright here goes....... 2010/09/08 17:18:06 (permalink)
    Wow a polithera of knowledge! Great to hear from you Don and Chris. Yes we are booked at the bunkhouse October 31 and Nov. 1. A few of us will be going Saturday Oct. 30 and staying in the tourbus??? Leaving for home sometime on Tuesday. There is one trip at the end of this month, and one Mid October as well. Feel free to come along any or all! FISH ON!
    post edited by joedv1218 - 2010/09/08 17:44:24

    Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, No one can see the Kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3

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