Need help with my gear

I have decided to start fishing again, been a long time since I fished.
I looked at what gear I have left and am not sure of my rod and reel
really compliment each other,

Rods:
1) Diawa Eliminator medium light 6'
2) Shakespeare Ugly Stick medium(i think) handles 6-15 lb test SPL1100
7' lite

Reels:
1) Abu Garcia Cardinal 764GIi ( 8lb test)
2) Abu Garcia 874 (closed face)
3) Shakespeare SIT 2701DB
4) Shimano Symetre Aero SY1000F ( 4 or 6 lb test)

Do any of my rods match well with any of my reels? Does the
monofilament go bad? I assume reel 4 is an ultra lite. My thinking is
to get a bait caster (quantum acs II) with a 6' med rod, find a rod
for the ulta lite. Please let me know what you think I am open to all
suggestions. Thanks in advance!

On 22 Mar 2005 19:34:03 -0800, "Sportinus" wrote:

I have decided to start fishing again, been a long time since I fished.
I looked at what gear I have left and am not sure of my rod and reel
really compliment each other,
Rods:
1) Diawa Eliminator medium light 6'
2) Shakespeare Ugly Stick medium(i think) handles 6-15 lb test SPL1100
7' lite
Reels:
1) Abu Garcia Cardinal 764GIi ( 8lb test)
2) Abu Garcia 874 (closed face)
3) Shakespeare SIT 2701DB
4) Shimano Symetre Aero SY1000F ( 4 or 6 lb test)

Do any of my rods match well with any of my reels? Does the
monofilament go bad? I assume reel 4 is an ultra lite. My thinking is
to get a bait caster (quantum acs II) with a 6' med rod, find a rod
for the ulta lite. Please let me know what you think I am open to all
suggestions. Thanks in advance!


Mono dries out. Get rid of anything over a year old. Consider using braid like
PowerPro. Stonger, lighter, lasts longer. Put some 8lb test braid on that
Shimano and it'll cast like 2lb test mono.

I'm not going to comment on the rod and reel stuff. You have spent 50 times the
amount of money I have spent on rods and reels in the past 10 years. Anyone who
dumps that amount of cash and THEN asks if he's bought the right stuff is either
a fool or just has money to burn_ or both_

This is just me, but i replace all my line every year (at least). Maybe I
don't need to do that but it makes me feel better and new line isn't so
likely to "kink" and coil up.

I was just looking at an ugly stick fly rod the other day in Dicks sporting
god. Some folks have good things to say about them... some don't.

Why not mount each of the reels on the rods, take them out back and see how
they feel? You could also hit the websites for each of the manufacturers and
look up the part numbers for specs. Most companies also have an 800 number
so you can call and ask questions of them.

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"Sportinus" wrote in message
ups.com...
I have decided to start fishing again, been a long time since I fished.
I looked at what gear I have left and am not sure of my rod and reel
really compliment each other,

Rods:
1) Diawa Eliminator medium light 6'
2) Shakespeare Ugly Stick medium(i think) handles 6-15 lb test SPL1100
7' lite

Reels:
1) Abu Garcia Cardinal 764GIi ( 8lb test)
2) Abu Garcia 874 (closed face)
3) Shakespeare SIT 2701DB
4) Shimano Symetre Aero SY1000F ( 4 or 6 lb test)

Do any of my rods match well with any of my reels? Does the
monofilament go bad? I assume reel 4 is an ultra lite. My thinking is
to get a bait caster (quantum acs II) with a 6' med rod, find a rod
for the ulta lite. Please let me know what you think I am open to all
suggestions. Thanks in advance!

You know some people smart off like they know a whole lot, but really said
nothing at all... I'll leave it at that.

Now to your questions, seeing you are just getting back into fishing, what
kind of fishing are you going to be doing? I mainly fish inshore in N.
Florida, I use a 7' home made rod (I build my own rods) rated up to 20#
test, on it I have a Abu Garcia 6500 baitcaster. With a 3 oz sinker I cast
out 285' consistantly. Last weekend I hooked into 9, yes 9... 12 lb and
larger Jack Cravelle... 6 came home with me. The other 3 a man on the
bridge who had bad luck all day, well he still has bad luck... So, I
really would not speak well of store bought rods.

Seeing I do not own lite gear like you are talking about, I would venture a
guess that your 2 #1's and a 1/2 to 3/4 oz should do it for you.


"Sportinus" wrote in message
ups.com...
I have decided to start fishing again, been a long time since I fished.
I looked at what gear I have left and am not sure of my rod and reel
really compliment each other,

Rods:
1) Diawa Eliminator medium light 6'
2) Shakespeare Ugly Stick medium(i think) handles 6-15 lb test SPL1100
7' lite

Reels:
1) Abu Garcia Cardinal 764GIi ( 8lb test)
2) Abu Garcia 874 (closed face)
3) Shakespeare SIT 2701DB
4) Shimano Symetre Aero SY1000F ( 4 or 6 lb test)

Do any of my rods match well with any of my reels? Does the
monofilament go bad? I assume reel 4 is an ultra lite. My thinking is
to get a bait caster (quantum acs II) with a 6' med rod, find a rod
for the ulta lite. Please let me know what you think I am open to all
suggestions. Thanks in advance!

I will never again put braided line on a baitcaster! 3 of 5 casts it
birdnested. My best friend who taught me baitcasters even tried, didn't
work. On the 6th try... I pulled out the snippers and off it came, that and
the spool went in the trash! I only use Berkley Big Game 15# or 20# test
line.


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On 22 Mar 2005 19:34:03 -0800, "Sportinus" wrote:

I have decided to start fishing again, been a long time since I fished.
I looked at what gear I have left and am not sure of my rod and reel
really compliment each other,
Rods:
1) Diawa Eliminator medium light 6'
2) Shakespeare Ugly Stick medium(i think) handles 6-15 lb test SPL1100
7' lite
Reels:
1) Abu Garcia Cardinal 764GIi ( 8lb test)
2) Abu Garcia 874 (closed face)
3) Shakespeare SIT 2701DB
4) Shimano Symetre Aero SY1000F ( 4 or 6 lb test)

Do any of my rods match well with any of my reels? Does the
monofilament go bad? I assume reel 4 is an ultra lite. My thinking is
to get a bait caster (quantum acs II) with a 6' med rod, find a rod
for the ulta lite. Please let me know what you think I am open to all
suggestions. Thanks in advance!


Mono dries out. Get rid of anything over a year old. Consider using braid
like
PowerPro. Stonger, lighter, lasts longer. Put some 8lb test braid on that
Shimano and it'll cast like 2lb test mono.

I'm not going to comment on the rod and reel stuff. You have spent 50
times the
amount of money I have spent on rods and reels in the past 10 years.
Anyone who
dumps that amount of cash and THEN asks if he's bought the right stuff is
either
a fool or just has money to burn_ or both_

"Oldsquid" wrote in message
. ..
I will never again put braided line on a baitcaster! 3 of 5 casts it
birdnested. My best friend who taught me baitcasters even tried, didn't
work. On the 6th try... I pulled out the snippers and off it came, that
and
the spool went in the trash! I only use Berkley Big Game 15# or 20# test
line.

All 18 baitcasters that I own are spooled with PowerPro. I guide people
that have never used a baitcaster in their life and yet they're able to cast
quite decently withing minutes. By the end of the day, they're usually
using one like they've been baitcasting all their lives.

I actually prefer to use braided line, especially on baitcasters for the
simple reason that if it does get backlashed, it isn't damaged by kinking
like mono line is. One good backlash with mono and the line should be
replaced because it's weakened by kinking, that doesn't happen with braid.

I also prefer the sensitivity of the braided line, as well as the no stretch
properties that give me superior hooksets.

Every time that I've heard of people having problems with their braided
line, it comes down to one problem, it was never spooled properly in the
first place. Because braid is so slippery and such a fine diameter, it's
fairly easy for it to slip down into the spool. This will cause backlashes,
each and every time.

What you have to do is tie the line on the spool, THEN secure it to the
spool with a small piece of electrical tape. This will keep the line from
spinning on the spool under pressure.

NOW, wind the line on, under heavy tension to insure that the line is packed
on the spool tightly. If you do this, you shouldn't have any problems using
a casting reel and braided line.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I'll have to give this method a shot, as simple a fix as this sounds... but
I've seen weirder things in my life...

Peace to you,
Bill

"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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"Oldsquid" wrote in message
. ..
I will never again put braided line on a baitcaster! 3 of 5 casts it
birdnested. My best friend who taught me baitcasters even tried, didn't
work. On the 6th try... I pulled out the snippers and off it came, that
and
the spool went in the trash! I only use Berkley Big Game 15# or 20#
test
line.

All 18 baitcasters that I own are spooled with PowerPro. I guide people
that have never used a baitcaster in their life and yet they're able to
cast
quite decently withing minutes. By the end of the day, they're usually
using one like they've been baitcasting all their lives.

I actually prefer to use braided line, especially on baitcasters for the
simple reason that if it does get backlashed, it isn't damaged by kinking
like mono line is. One good backlash with mono and the line should be
replaced because it's weakened by kinking, that doesn't happen with braid.

I also prefer the sensitivity of the braided line, as well as the no
stretch
properties that give me superior hooksets.

Every time that I've heard of people having problems with their braided
line, it comes down to one problem, it was never spooled properly in the
first place. Because braid is so slippery and such a fine diameter, it's
fairly easy for it to slip down into the spool. This will cause
backlashes,
each and every time.

What you have to do is tie the line on the spool, THEN secure it to the
spool with a small piece of electrical tape. This will keep the line from
spinning on the spool under pressure.

NOW, wind the line on, under heavy tension to insure that the line is
packed
on the spool tightly. If you do this, you shouldn't have any problems
using
a casting reel and braided line.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

One other question, you said you guide, just how far are you casting, what
weight are you using and how long are your poles?

I use 7' heavy action poles, Abu Garcia 6500, 15 lb test, 3 oz weights,
and cast 285 ft all the time...


"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
message ...

"Oldsquid" wrote in message
. ..
I will never again put braided line on a baitcaster! 3 of 5 casts it
birdnested. My best friend who taught me baitcasters even tried, didn't
work. On the 6th try... I pulled out the snippers and off it came, that
and
the spool went in the trash! I only use Berkley Big Game 15# or 20#
test
line.

All 18 baitcasters that I own are spooled with PowerPro. I guide people
that have never used a baitcaster in their life and yet they're able to
cast
quite decently withing minutes. By the end of the day, they're usually
using one like they've been baitcasting all their lives.