08-30-06, 03:40 PM | #1 |
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Anyone used This reel?
I am thinking about getting one of these reels but I dont know exactly how light of a lure I could cast.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse Thanks for any help.
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08-30-06, 03:49 PM | #2 |
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I am betting a 1/8th ounce is about as light as it will throw, with any distance..If you're looking for heavier line capacity, I'd go for a heavier model, although that reel pictured looks OK for the money..
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08-30-06, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Thats exactly how light Id like it, That way I can throw my Strike King Bitsy pond Minnows. I love those things. How light action should I use, Medium?
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Looks allright for the price. It should be a crappie setup as its a W.M. but used on a good medium rod it ought to cast 1/8th pretty good using light line. If youre looking for the distance with a 'caster look for either a wiffle spool or a wiffle with super free like a shimano-I dont think anything they make is not superfree anymore. Costs more but you get what you pay for. How do the user ratings on BP rate it? Always helps to yak with someone whos used it.
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Agambill= Adamgambill?
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Yeah man-enter the wrong info every now and then thats the old log on.
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08-30-06, 08:23 PM | #7 |
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if you will be crappie fishing,that reel is perfect.
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That looks like a cute little reel. If it can toss those tiny crappie jigs, it ought to handle bitsy minnows well. I think it would be ideal to have a rod that is able to toss 1/8 oz to make things easier for you.
For tossing lures in that range, I sure would love to have a Pixy.
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Thanks, If and when I get this reel I will post pics of the crappie I catch
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08-31-06, 09:18 PM | #10 |
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I have one that i have on a med action Lightin Rod 5'6". i can throw 1/8 crappie jiggs and rapla's with it. best to use 8lb test line on it 10 at the heavy end.
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08-31-06, 09:22 PM | #11 |
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might also want to look at a shammino B-100 reel also, they throw light stuff well also and are dependable
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I actually have a Lightnin rod, Im pretty sure its the same one. Does yours have the pistol like grip. Mines 5'6'' med action Hank Parker edition, Bought it from my freinds dad for $20, he never used it. It still had the plastic wrap stuff on the handle.
And would I be able to use Braided line
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Wally Marshall told a friend of mine that they will handle bass too very well........
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Rider I know of the perfect actioned LW cheap rod for this setup. The berkley cherrywood has alot of acton and just enough backbone to handle any panfish. Id reccomend the medium because I think thats all they come in as far as casting but theyll be avalible at walmart and they go somewhere around 20 bucks. Thats a sweet 50 dollar combo.
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Yea rider thats the rod, u got a good deal on yours
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