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nwomer79
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2008/11/29 16:17:18 (permalink)

starter reel

I would like to start using a center pin reel, can i use it with my noodle rod and is there a cheaper model i could buy to practice casting and see if i like it?  I am always up for a challenge and this looks like a blast.
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    davef
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    RE: starter reel 2008/11/29 17:24:38 (permalink)
    When i first bought my reel last spring i used it with a 10 ft noodle rod and also with a 12 foot crappie rod. Neither were ideal but i landed plenty of fish on each rod over the 2 days up there. I currently am using it with a 13 foot quantum float rod but i am still trying to decide what rod i want to stick with.

    I bought the okuma sheffield and the cheapest place i found it was at gander mt. if thats the reel you decide on. I believe it was $174 or $179 last spring.
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    mxdad66
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    RE: starter reel 2008/11/30 19:42:43 (permalink)
    you can use it with a noodle rod,do not skimp on a reel,a quality reel is a lifetime investment.Got to see some custom made reels this weekend in the over $1000 price range,they are nice.the Okuma Sheffield model is great and at a descent price.If you can scrape up enough to get the combo with the rod from Fish Usa,well worth it.
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    nwomer79
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    RE: starter reel 2008/12/01 00:45:45 (permalink)
    thanks guy I'm probably going to get a combo after the holidays still kinda sticker shocked. is a a good system to use for trout in small runs or mainly for larger water?
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    mxdad66
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    RE: starter reel 2008/12/01 18:06:23 (permalink)
    A 11-13' rod is tough on a small stream,i put my reel on a 9' rod and it works great.Spool up the reel with 4lb.,casts very easily with a small float.
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