Bait cast rod reel

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xXBeastFeesherManXx
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2012/01/30 11:08:33 (permalink)

Bait cast rod reel

Can anyone recommend a good quality/performance rod and mostly reel as a new large/smallmouth bass setup? I currently spin fish for them but looking to get a nice bait casting setup.As of now, I use a 7 ft. Ugly Stick with a Phlugher  President reel. Any suggestions?
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    pikepredator2
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/01/30 15:25:13 (permalink)
    love my st croix eyecon: 7 ft med-heavy with a moderate action, and my 6'8" Powell med-heavy, fast action. both have penn baitcasters.
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    streamerfisher1
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/01/30 17:40:05 (permalink)
    I use an ambassader 5000 casting reel by abu garcia and a 5 1/2 foot berkley med hvy rod ffor bass
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    akitadog
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/01/30 18:27:15 (permalink)
    cant beat the ambassaders. best on the market.
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    fishenfool46
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/01/31 20:14:18 (permalink)
    try a shimano curarodo 300 reel with a 7 ft med heavy rod.

    I didn't say these are the ten suggestions
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    fisher98
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/01/31 22:14:46 (permalink)
    Can't beat abu for the money.
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/02/01 06:40:16 (permalink)
    The ABU Garcia are great. Check out the Pro Rocket series. Another good choice would be the http://www.fishusa.com/Pflueger-President-Baitcast-Reels_p.html. I have on these reels and it is an excellent reel for what you are describing. The Shimano reels are always good, but they can be a bit pricey if you want one that will last. I have two of these http://www.fishusa.com/Shimano-Calcutta-B-Baitcasting-Reels_p.html and they have served me well.

    The rod is really up to what you are planning to throw. I think others will be better at making recommendations for you when it comes to rods.

    pax vobiscum +
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    akitadog
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/02/01 06:48:00 (permalink)
    i do a ton of cat fishing and everybody i know has abu's. from the original red to the chrome pro rocket. they are all great and very easy to maintnance and get parts for if need be.
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/02/01 07:57:51 (permalink)
    Anybody use a bait-caster to float fish for steel?  Great way to get a natural drag free drift without a centerpin setup. i do it on the WNY tribs floating gobs of skein for kings and it's a blast. I just love fighting a big fish on a bait-caster. You can really put the wood to them.

    "My only fear is that when I die my wife will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it."
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    jknepp11111
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    RE: Bait cast rod reel 2012/02/01 10:17:05 (permalink)
    i have a eagle claw 7ft rod and it does excellent and it is a blast to fight steelheads on
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