Same Rod for Center Pin reel and Spinning

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2014/11/26 08:17:54 (permalink)

Same Rod for Center Pin reel and Spinning

After a recent trip up to Oak Orchard I have the bug to try Center Pinning.   I am wondering if I can use the same rod for a center pin reel and as well as with my spinning reel.  Was wondering if the guides and reel seat are any different.  Any suggestions on a duel use rod.
 
 
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    wetnoodle
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    Re: Same Rod for Center Pin reel and Spinning 2014/11/26 12:41:56 (permalink)
    The only performance that will lack by using a regular noodle rod is mending the line and keeping the line off the water.  The traditional float rod (13+) makes it a lot easier to keep line off the water, thus allowing for drag free drifts and swinging the presentation ahead of the float and terminal tackle.  On small water, like a majority of the Erie tribs, you can get away with using a 10ft noodle rod with a centerpin.. Bigger water, like the Cat and the Oak, you definitely will benefit using a longer rod.  If you get a pin, and it fits in the seats, you could do it on small water. 
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    Re: Same Rod for Center Pin reel and Spinning 2014/11/26 19:34:35 (permalink)
    Thanks.  Thats good to know.  
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