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Bob Senior · 05-07-2001, 07:31 AM

Hey, guys, great thread. I, too, am in the process of setting up a casting rig. I'm looking at the Shimano CTE-200 and CTE-200GT and the CT-200A and 400. It seems that by the time I got an Abu 6500 set up with handle, 4th bearing, and smoothies, the cost would be about the same.

I want the most efficient (read "longest") casting machine I can get, and will be using it for surfing and for jetty/wall/shore, and some occasional boat, fishing.

I really like the new CTE-200 and GT (although I don't yet know what the GT model offers over the non-GT). Shimano's website is rather unspecific about these models even though they cost an arm and a leg.

With a casting reel, what rods do you prefer for surf fishing later in the season when lures get weighty? What rods do you like for early, light lure, fishing?

I'm going to end up with a setup for each week at the rate I'm going!!!

BTW, I took a chance on the new Penn Prion spinning reel for my light Fenwick S/S 9-footer. A little on the pricey side, but a GREAT little spinning reel.

05-07-2001, 07:31 AM	#8
Bob Senior Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Wakefield, RI Posts: 298	Hey, guys, great thread. I, too, am in the process of setting up a casting rig. I'm looking at the Shimano CTE-200 and CTE-200GT and the CT-200A and 400. It seems that by the time I got an Abu 6500 set up with handle, 4th bearing, and smoothies, the cost would be about the same. I want the most efficient (read "longest") casting machine I can get, and will be using it for surfing and for jetty/wall/shore, and some occasional boat, fishing. I really like the new CTE-200 and GT (although I don't yet know what the GT model offers over the non-GT). Shimano's website is rather unspecific about these models even though they cost an arm and a leg. With a casting reel, what rods do you prefer for surf fishing later in the season when lures get weighty? What rods do you like for early, light lure, fishing? I'm going to end up with a setup for each week at the rate I'm going!!! BTW, I took a chance on the new Penn Prion spinning reel for my light Fenwick S/S 9-footer. A little on the pricey side, but a GREAT little spinning reel.