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Old 12-22-2006, 07:28 AM   #1
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I think you'l find it too big for an 8 foot rod.
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Old 12-22-2006, 07:39 AM   #2
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It won't be ideal, but it will work. Back in my late teens, when I could only afford one reel, I used a Penn 704 on an 8' Berkley rod.

Funny how no matter when you buy them, reels always seem to cost a week's pay

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Old 12-22-2006, 09:08 AM   #3
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Funny how no matter when you buy them, reels always seem to cost a week's pay [/QUOTE]

how true it is !

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Old 12-22-2006, 12:24 PM   #4
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Funny how no matter when you buy them, reels always seem to cost a week's pay

aha thanks, thats what i am trying to do, I just want to be able to use the best reel i can, but i cant afford to get another one.
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Old 12-22-2006, 04:07 PM   #5
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It won't be ideal, but it will work. Back in my late teens, when I could only afford one reel, I used a Penn 704 on an 8' Berkley rod.

Funny how no matter when you buy them, reels always seem to cost a week's pay

Thats what i was trying to do, knock three birds with one stone i didnt pick it out for the 8 footer so i didnt ever put the reel on the rod, just a bit curious

Thanks
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