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Location: Madison, WI | I'm still relatively new to muskie fishing, and don't have a big budget. I'm trying to figure out a one rod/reel setup that can do just about everything. Right now I've been looking at the chaos tackle swat for my rod. I'm a bit stumped on the reel though. I was looking at the Revo Toro S since thats on sale from the musky shop. But not sure how that would handle 8-10oz baits. I was also looking at the Okuma Cold Water 350. I don't plan on trolling so I don't mind destroying the line counter casting. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I'd like to keep the combo under $400. |
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Location: S.W. WI | Toro S is fine for what u mentioned. I pound mine with big lures all year.
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Location: Madison, WI | Sweet thank you! I couldn't find anything online as to how big of lures people throw with it. Do you prefer the power handle or paddle handle? I've never really understood the difference |
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Location: S.W. WI | I prefer a double handle. I would go with the 60 size over the 50. Anything under $200 for the Toro S is a great price.
The power handle normally will give you more power on hard pulling baits, and I wouldn't argue that, but I seem to remember the swing is about the same on the 2 handles. I only prefer a power if I used it for bigger bucktails. |
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Location: Delavan, WI | Im not saying its impossible but, I wouldn't recommend casting with a linecounter reel, those pretty much strictly made for trolling purposes |
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| true ,your line counter is gonna break |
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Location: Madison, WI | Right, which I was ok with. But I think I'm going to go with the deal on the toro S. pair that with a 9'6" chaos tackle swat. |
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Location: Ashland WI | Rev - 7/10/2019 2:45 PM
Right, which I was ok with. But I think I'm going to go with the deal on the toro S. pair that with a 9'6" chaos tackle swat.
That should be a very solid setup. |
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| I have two Toro S, one with double paddle, one with the power handle. I have some arthritis in my hands and when that is an issue the power handle is nice but the double paddle is good most of the time. I think you will like the reel, solid, versatile. The guy I take my reels to for service does that as a full time job and he said he thought they were a really solid value. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | You can't cast an Okuma coldwater. I love Okumas and own 16 of their reels, this is not a rip on the reel. Get a casting reel (the Revo S is perfect). |
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Location: Madison, WI | Thanks guys! I really appreciate the input, it was super helpful. Purchased the swat and Revo S. I'm excited to try them out! |
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