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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: 35,288
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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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12-21-2005, 10:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 58
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one more vote for the calcutta.
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12-21-2005, 10:47 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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avet sx magged.
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Ski Quicks Hole
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