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Pete F. · 08-25-2008, 03:55 PM

I have'nt had a problem with 704s or 706s fitting on a modern reel seat. As far as what rod you want to put it on pick a rod that will throw what you want to throw. I would'nt put it on a schoolie rod but there are a lot of inexpensive decent 9 or ten foot rods out there. Notice I did'nt say great. I like the Daiwa Sealine for a inexpensive rod. You can buy a better rod and still keep the daiwa for a backup(good thing to have). I like 20# fireline on the 704/706 myself. Put a dozen wraps at least of mono on first, you can do more if you want to put less Fireline on the reel.

08-25-2008, 03:55 PM	#4
Pete F. Canceled Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: vt Posts: 13,425	I have'nt had a problem with 704s or 706s fitting on a modern reel seat. As far as what rod you want to put it on pick a rod that will throw what you want to throw. I would'nt put it on a schoolie rod but there are a lot of inexpensive decent 9 or ten foot rods out there. Notice I did'nt say great. I like the Daiwa Sealine for a inexpensive rod. You can buy a better rod and still keep the daiwa for a backup(good thing to have). I like 20# fireline on the 704/706 myself. Put a dozen wraps at least of mono on first, you can do more if you want to put less Fireline on the reel.
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