countryboy981
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steelhead reel?
could anyone tell me what there preference is on a good all around steel head spinning reel? thanks
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RE: steelhead reel?
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countryboy981
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/27 18:38:13
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thanks a lot im new to this steel head fishing my buddy is going to take me up erie soon and he told me to get a good rod reel and line so i don't know where to start haha
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Berk
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/27 19:22:11
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I just got a Pflueger President 6730 for Chirstmas, I cant wait to try it out. I'm gonna put some Gamma Copolymer 4# or 6# on it. That stuff is strong, I tried to break it and it cut my hands lol.
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Texcobb99
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/27 19:54:47
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Okuma Epixor is good for the money. The drag is waterproof and it can take a beating. I would get the 30 model.
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countryboy981
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/28 18:39:35
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finally decided on a reel.........got a Pflueger supreme spinning reel
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/28 19:21:53
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So far, the best reel I've owned...smooth as silk all around!  The pflueger is also a good choice, I own four medalists, and they work great for the money.
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Texcobb99
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/28 19:22:44
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Ohhhh no! Not the Supreme! Now there won't be any fish left in the streams, lol. Good luck.
If I would have asked what everyone wanted, they would have responded that they wanted a better horse....Henry Ford
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/28 19:42:53
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No TEX , He'd have to equip it with 6lb P-Line 100% fluorocarbon  & some of my hand tied spawn patterns to wipe em out. Good choice on the pfluger I love my medalist ultra smooth . Now go tear em up .
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/28 20:55:15
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Love the old Mitchell 300's and Cardinal 3's from way back. Still fish em' to this day from time to time as well as a few of my buds. As far as new stuff goes, Diawa makes a tough reel. The Shimano Sustain is nice, and so is the Stradic, but for my money I have found that any Team Diawa reel, be it the older Gold Tournament series, (also one of my fav's) or the newer Advantages, Sol's, Steez, they are all top notch. Smoothest drag you will find, and a bail that also performs flawlessly in all weather. I also own two Pfluger Presidents and I really like the reels, just haven't fished them enough to say that they'll stand up to a good amount of abuse.
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/28 21:31:05
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shimano, by far the best i own saharas spirex and 1 sustain curado and chronarch. 2 pflugers i have owned are not that good in my opinion. one trip to ocean isle and my pfluger was toast. the other (supreme) a gromet holding the drag spring had to be jerry rigged on wilhelm. i'll never buy another one. I do own 1 okuma and have had 0 problems with it. just my experience.
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/29 00:09:37
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ShutUpNFish what is that Stren Hi-Vis Gold? How do you catch fish on that stuff?
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ShutUpNFish
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/29 08:46:33
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Its not Stren dude...its Siglon F floating line for float fishing....awesome stuff...How? Its called flourocarbon leaders  My bait is usually always the FIRST thing those fish see anyhow...OK, now I'm going fishing...c-ya in a few days!
post edited by ShutUpNFish - 2008/12/29 08:47:18
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/29 09:42:21
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I got a Pflueger President at the beginning of this year's season, and after years of scrubbing it with cheap gear, I almost giggle every time I use this nice steelie reel. I know it's not super super high end, but it is for me, and so far I can fully recommend it as someone that has caught many chromers on cheaper gear, and a couple dozen this year. Now hopefully it holds up over the seasons to come! I have it screwed down on a 8'6" ugly stick Lite. Again, not a nice rod by many people's standards, but I'm super happy with it. Good luck!
post edited by friendlyfisher - 2008/12/29 09:46:48
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/29 10:56:37
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/29 13:49:59
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there is only one in reel that I use Shamano Sadona 2500 AWSOME REEL best drag system on the market
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/29 18:18:29
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Glad you found a reel. Sounds like you made a good choice. Now it is time to break it in on some steelies. Good luck.
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/29 18:53:18
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if you decide to take up fly fishing, get the Abel Super 8
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/30 11:31:32
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Penn 4400SS
Nobody has mentioned Penn Reels????
Anything in their black/gold SS series is a good choice
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/30 12:16:01
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lol, i just started fly fishing and i thought $350 for a combo was pretty expensive ORIGINAL: anadromous
Coming in at $775.00 it seems like a value for the beginning fly-fisherman...You may even consider getting 2 or 3 back up spools at only $340.00 a piece. Once you get onto the sport then you can step up and buy a quality reel and rod... ORIGINAL: chartist
if you decide to take up fly fishing, get the Abel Super 8
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/30 17:16:16
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If you are thinking about starting to fly fish and you are not really sure if you are going to like it, you can get a reasonable combo for around $100 to $200. Better yet, if you have a friend who has a fly rod ask them to use it and see how you like it. There is no reason to run out and lay down a ton of money on a fly rod and reel, line, backing, leaders, tippet, flies, etc... and find out it is not really your cup of tea. Also, if you don't fish that much you will end up with an expensive set up that will sit in the closet collecting dust.
Having said that, I honestly love to fly fish for steelies as well as use my noodle rod and centerpin. It is fun to switch up gear and fish with different set ups, bait, flies, jigs, etc... Also, for some conditions the fly rod is better and others the noodle rod is a better choice.
Good luck with whatever gear you decide to use.
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/30 21:12:17
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I just got mine for about 250 and it is the best thing I have ever done. It was my second day fly fishing ever today. It is an awesome time.
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/30 22:39:48
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May I ask what type of rod you used prior to going to a fly rod?
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/30 22:48:35
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ORIGINAL: chartist
if you decide to take up fly fishing, get the Abel Super 8
boooo abel abel... proving you can put lipstick on a pig
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/31 13:23:37
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ORIGINAL: pghmarty
Penn 4400SS
Nobody has mentioned Penn Reels????
Anything in their black/gold SS series is a good choice
PENN IS STILL MADE IN THE USA, OR IT WAS FOR YEARS, I USED THE OLD GREEN 716"S FOR 20 YEARS, THEN WENT TO FINOR LITE 100. BIG DIF WAS LINE TWISTING. NOW, I'M FLY FISHING AND WILL BE POSTING FOR ADVICE
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/31 14:25:58
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I was in Gander Mt. today and the Guy working there told me that Pflueger makes the Gander guide series reels. Anyone know if that is truth? They are all 25% off now and they are about 10-15 bucks cheaper to start with. The specs on the reels were identical but sometimes they make them with inferior components. He insisted that they were identical just different names.
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RE: steelhead reel?
2008/12/31 18:08:43
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i got one of those gander guide series reels and it was no good, the way the roller was it cut my line i would recommend sticking to the name brand stuff.
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