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Striperhound · 06-10-2006, 07:44 AM

I used this on a 8 1/2 foot St Croix rod last night and like the distance I got casting from shore. Would like to convert to conventional on some level especially for eel fishing but need a rod with a little more parabolic action. 2 questions, What length rod are most using for conventional stuff? and what do you do to smoothen the reel out even more for better casting, less likely to back lash. Is this a good reel for conventional casting from shore?

06-10-2006, 07:44 AM	#1
Striperhound Registered User iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 639	Calcutta 400 Level Wind Reel I used this on a 8 1/2 foot St Croix rod last night and like the distance I got casting from shore. Would like to convert to conventional on some level especially for eel fishing but need a rod with a little more parabolic action. 2 questions, What length rod are most using for conventional stuff? and what do you do to smoothen the reel out even more for better casting, less likely to back lash. Is this a good reel for conventional casting from shore?