steelhead rod/reel

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2011/09/27 14:14:12 (permalink)

steelhead rod/reel

hey all. i am looking to get a half decent steelhead rod and reel. been checking them out and was just wondering if anyone would like to give me some advice as to what to look for.

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    Skip16503
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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/27 14:21:14 (permalink)
    Flyrod or Spinning rod?

     



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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/27 15:00:15 (permalink)
    I assume since you posted in the Conventional tackle you are looking for a spinning outfit. We still need more info though, one guys "half decent" is another guys "high end". What about were you looking to spend?

    http://erieangling.blogspot.com/
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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/27 15:05:04 (permalink)
    I got this one, and am happy with it....
    http://www.fishusa.com/JBI-Ultramax-IM8-NoodleOkuma-Avenger-Spinning-Combo_p.html

    "If you ever get hit with a bucket of fish, be sure to close your eyes." ><)))*>
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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/27 15:09:27 (permalink)
    Before I started fly fishing for steelhead I used this http://www.fishusa.com/St-Croix-Avid-Salmon-Steelhead-Spinning-Rods_p.html in the 9 foot, light action model. For a reel I just use a mid-grade shimano, the Sahara I believe.

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    Loomis
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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/27 15:32:40 (permalink)
    If you are just starting, get that JBI combo from FishUSA, good setup for the money.
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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/27 19:44:54 (permalink)
    thank you all for the posts and the information. i am looking for a spinning setup   no more than 100 bucks or so.  i went last year for the first time to erie to fish the streams. i have fished the lake before for walleye but i really enjoyed fishing the creeks. as just a beginner i quickly found out its not as easy as it looks to catch them. we are planning to make a few trips this year and im hooked on it so i figured i would at least get a decent setup.
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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/27 21:54:11 (permalink)
    Skip the spin set-up and buy an entry level fly set-up.

    changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes....nothing remains quite the same



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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/28 07:50:04 (permalink)
    get a 9'6" pinnicle rod and a shamano sedona (750) reel...you'll have about 85$ in it and it will do you for years
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    RE: steelhead rod/reel 2011/09/28 19:44:44 (permalink)
    beerman, thanks for the advice but im not really into the fly fishing.    bigbear thanks for the post, not a bad price either.    what type of line do you guys recommend ? ive heard the 4-6 lb test is a good choice.
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