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12-19-2005, 07:51 PM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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New casting reel
Hey Gang,
Spring is just around the corner and I am ready for some fun in the suds.
I have been a fly fishing addict for 18 years. This past year I won an auction on SB for a spinning rod and custom plugs. Now I am addicted to casting and working custom wood as well as other artificial baits. I have a Van Stahl 200 and a custom SaltHeart rod and love the combo.
I am now looking into a casting reel/rod setup. This year I will fish 60% boat and 40% surf. I need a casting reel for live bait/large artificial lures that will be at home in the surf as well as the boat.
I need suggestions for rod/reel combo that will work in the surf/boat. I am open to 2 rods and one reel if possible. Saltheart will be building the rod(s) and I need a reel to match.
Saltheart, please provide specs for the rod(s) (2-piece). And members/experts please give me your input on the reel.
I am comfortable spending under $500 for the casting reel.
Happy Holidays
Bruce
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12-20-2005, 08:22 AM
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Mongerman
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 121
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Shimano 400TE or 700TE, hands down the best conventionals made. If you get either one you won't be sorry. IMO
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12-20-2005, 07:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: CT but only fish in RI
Posts: 155
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penn 525 mag, abu 7000, or penn squidder.
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fishing is not a love, but an obsession
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12-20-2005, 08:22 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,287
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#^&#^&#^&#^&mont mentions the Calcutta - good choice - really top notch reel. I'm not a big fan of some of the older 700 Calcuttas but have not played with the new one. The older 400 and the new 400 is fantastic. Some of the higher end Abu conventionals are great after the drag update...
What weights will you be throwing?
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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12-20-2005, 08:40 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
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Check out the Tweaked out 7000 M+d's can do..............
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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12-21-2005, 09:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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If you go with braid , the Calcutta 400 is very nice. If you are using mono , I think I'd go with a bigger Abu 7000 model.
I need more info to spec out the rods. I'll PM you later when I have more time.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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12-23-2005, 09:42 PM
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Scarecrow
Join Date: May 2003
Location: bedford ma
Posts: 637
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If you're not gonna throw anything under 1 1/2 or 2 ounces, I'd go with an Abu 7000C3. The extra line capacity and the ability to handle heavy (65 to 80 lb) braid make it an excellent choice. The factory drags are good, too, unlike the smaller Abus.
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12-24-2005, 07:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: weymouth
Posts: 1,360
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I use an older penn 650 which works well with both.
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thats why they call it fishing not catching
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