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Crafty Angler · 02-12-2009, 06:04 AM

If you've already got a 6500, you've got a great reel for your application already.

My only recommendation is that you remember to remove the drag knob of the 6500 after every use if you can and run warm water over the drag washers and use a soapy sponge to keep 'em free of salt deposits.

Put the additional money into the rod and you won't regret it - but like everyone has already said, you'll find a 9' is going to be unwieldy for use on a boat.

8' is going to be a good compromise size - St Croix is tough to beat as is Loomis - both have plenty of choices in that size and price range, plus or minus a few $$$.

At $200 you may find the budget a little tight for a custom stick unless you have contact with a good rod-builder.

02-12-2009, 06:04 AM	#16
Crafty Angler Geezer Gone Wild iTrader: (2) Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,397 Blog Entries: 2	If you've already got a 6500, you've got a great reel for your application already. My only recommendation is that you remember to remove the drag knob of the 6500 after every use if you can and run warm water over the drag washers and use a soapy sponge to keep 'em free of salt deposits. Put the additional money into the rod and you won't regret it - but like everyone has already said, you'll find a 9' is going to be unwieldy for use on a boat. 8' is going to be a good compromise size - St Croix is tough to beat as is Loomis - both have plenty of choices in that size and price range, plus or minus a few $$$. At $200 you may find the budget a little tight for a custom stick unless you have contact with a good rod-builder.
	"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.