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Question for the 2+2 fishermen
Looking at getting a new rod and reel, and I am thinking about getting a baitcaster. How hard is it to learn how to use one of these? All I have ever used are push button spincast reels and openfaced spinning reels. How big of an adjustment will there be? Also, does anyone have any suggestions for a good one under $100? Thanks.
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Re: Question for the 2+2 fishermen
abu garcia 6500. what are you fishing for?
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Re: Question for the 2+2 fishermen
Ive used baitcasters a few times and I liked them a lot. It took me a few casts to figure it out, but after that it was cake. I dont have any recommendations for specific setups or brands, but you should defintely checkout a local sporting goods store and ask their experts. Good luck
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Re: Question for the 2+2 fishermen
it was pretty easy for me to get used to a baitcaster, but I've been throwing big conventionals for a while now.
where are you fishing, what are you fishing for, and what style (bait, lures (what type), etc). |
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Re: Question for the 2+2 fishermen
Im also looking for a new reel and Ive tested out many different ones. Bait casting is not that hard IF you get a reel with brake system, which most decent reels do. The abu garcia 6500 is fine, but I prefer Shimano. Coriolis, Corsair, and Corvalus are all excellent reels with VBS.
"VBS helps 'educate' your thumb until you get the feel of the casting technique. As your thumb 'learns' -- turn off individual weights and watch your casting distance soar." |
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Re: Question for the 2+2 fishermen
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where are you fishing, what are you fishing for, and what style (bait, lures (what type), etc). [/ QUOTE ] I will be fishing in lakes and ponds in KS and MO for bass and crappie mostly. I generally use lures but I do use live bait once in a while. I like using small jigs and in line spinners. |
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Re: Question for the 2+2 fishermen
My friends ranch has a nice little lagoon that they keep stocked with bass and maybe bluegill? We used a variety of lures that he had in his tacklebox. All this took place in central california btw.
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bump
Thanks for the replies so far. Just bumping to see if anyone else has any ideas.
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Re: bump
Just curious, why the desire to get a different setup?
I love open faced reels. Have you considered a fly rod? Not sure what type of fishing you plan on doing. (I'll read the other posts now) EDIT: after reading the other posts, I think a little more info is in order. What are you fishing for and where? Stream, lake, from a boat, on the shore, etc... |
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Re: Question for the 2+2 fishermen
given your quarry, and the tackle used to go after them, I'd stick to a light or medium-light spinning reel. you're probably going to want to stick to 4-8 lb test for the bass and crappie, and a lighter rod to throw small jigs and inline spinners. baitcasters this small are a pain and counter productive.
how much are you looking to spend? just re-read the first post. i'll take a look around the internet to see if I can find some setups in your price range. |
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