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Originally Posted by Nebe
why would you want a VS for the canal?? VS reels were designed for deep wading and getting wet. Correct me if I am wrong, but most of the fishing people do in the canal requires no waders at all...
Id go with a nice conventional reel.
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I know some canal regulars jig w/spinning gear, but they're strange dudes
Can't see any reason to abandon conventional gear for the canal. A nice 229 newell or the like with a ZZiplex, 1209 or 1205 is all I've ever used for 20 plus years.
The added bonus if $$ is an issue= You can purchase the conventional reel and two of the needed rods for the same price as a VS reel and no rods.
More to the point, you will not be hampered distance wise if you choose the VS. They cast as well as anything. The problem for me is when you need to start wearing gloves and using releases to keep your finger tips from being sawed off, its time to re-evaluate your approach and go conventional.
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