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rod/reel question
Is there a "rule-of-thumb" when deceiding what size reel should go
with what size rod, other than ultra-light and real heavy set up's? |
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rod/reel question
pcadd wrote:
Is there a "rule-of-thumb" when deceiding what size reel should go with what size rod, other than ultra-light and real heavy set up's? I do remember one rule but I doubt that it's universal. On smaller outfits you can balance the outfit on your index finger, placing it on the foregrip just ahead of the reel. If the rod falls back so that the handle drops down, the reel is too heavy. If the rod falls forward, that is, the tip drops down, then the reel is too light for the rod. This is not a hard and fast rule but, for small outfits it worked for me as a guiding principle when I was a kid. The best way would be to try different combos and see which feels and performs the best. -- Sphynx |
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"Sphynx" wrote: This is not a hard and fast rule but, for small outfits it worked for me as a guiding principle when I was a kid. The best way would be to try different combos and see which feels and performs the best. I would agree with Sphynx on this point. If it feels right in the hand for you should work fine. Also depends on the kind of fishing you will be doing. You will not get the same balance from a large bait reel as you do with a smaller baitcaster or spinning outfit. Of course you are not making cast after cast with the bait reel so it is not an issue. Maybe as important is how the outfit is 'balanced' is the rod and the purpose if is best for (soft presentation, good touch/feel, distance, power/backbone, accuracy). Once you decide what rod, the reel should be of the best quality you can put on it with a good drag, smooth action and durability. The size would be the last thing to consider and there are probably always a couple of any model reel that could fit on a given rod (for example Shimano 2000/3000 - discontinued, Penn Slammer 260/360). Good Fishin' atljoe -- "Atlanta Joe" aka Joe Webb Flats fishing is Flat Fun! Visit my site at http://flatsfisher.com |
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Thanks for the response. I have heard the idea that Sphynx talks
about. The reason I was asking, also was that I have heard fishermen talking about standard, intermediate, and heavy reels but no one can say what type of rod goes with it (7',8, medium, heavy, etc.). I guess what you and Sphynx are saying is that if it feels right it probably is right. Thanks again joe wrote in message ... In article , "Sphynx" wrote: This is not a hard and fast rule but, for small outfits it worked for me as a guiding principle when I was a kid. The best way would be to try different combos and see which feels and performs the best. I would agree with Sphynx on this point. If it feels right in the hand for you should work fine. Also depends on the kind of fishing you will be doing. You will not get the same balance from a large bait reel as you do with a smaller baitcaster or spinning outfit. Of course you are not making cast after cast with the bait reel so it is not an issue. Maybe as important is how the outfit is 'balanced' is the rod and the purpose if is best for (soft presentation, good touch/feel, distance, power/backbone, accuracy). Once you decide what rod, the reel should be of the best quality you can put on it with a good drag, smooth action and durability. The size would be the last thing to consider and there are probably always a couple of any model reel that could fit on a given rod (for example Shimano 2000/3000 - discontinued, Penn Slammer 260/360). Good Fishin' atljoe |
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