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| I have loaded up on pounder dawgs and medussas. I have a rod I plan to use, but want to see what the preference is for a reel. I want to keep the price under $300. Is the St. Croix AC300 a decent choice. Any other ideas, tips?
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | I have heard of some buddies using the New Diawa Saltist reels for them. Otherwise look into getting/finding a used Shimano 400 TE |
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| I would try to find a 700TE, It's an excellent big rubber reel. Another choice would be to get a Tranx. There's a couple of good deals going on them in the buy & sell board right now. For a little more money you have a reel that's built like a tank. With both of these reels you're going to have more line pick up.
The 400 is a nice reel, but doesn't have the speed or power of the two mentioned above.
The Daiwa Saltist would get the job done, but is more "sensitive" on the casting. Your thumb needs to be a little more educated. JMHO. |
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Location: Minnesota | look on ebay. for a tranx.I won 3 last weekend for just over 300 bucks.I resold them for 325. sometimes drinking and ebay works. there is a few they now put in a bid you just might win and get a good deal at the same time. |
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Location: Maplewood, MN | I have an AC300 that I intend to use for pounders as well. Just got the rod a few weeks ago. Should be able to give a good report after this weekend! |
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| I placed my Saltist 20 on my big rubber rod, after trying a 400TE and Abu 7000. I like the fast line pickup provided by the higher gear ratio for picking up line between pulls and sweeps. |
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Location: Lake St. Clair | I would be careful with Diawa or Abu Garcia reels for throwing big rubber...just my opinion and the fact that there is a lot of plastic in the guts of those reels. Throwing pounder beats the pee out of any reel so the more non plastic parts the better. I would highly recommend a 400TE, ebay is your best bet for one of these. They are great reels and built like a tank. If you are looking to spend more, a Tranx would also be a good choice. I bought a 400B that I use for throwing big rubber (which I do 90% of the time) and I love it. Shimano makes very quality reels and if something goes wrong (Rare) they will take care of you. It has passed the test so far and with a power handle, you cant beat it. Just my opinion and there are a lot of those out there. I have used a handful of reels, definitely not all of them, and this is what I have found to be the best for the money.
I would argue that the right rod is just as important for this type of setup. Musky Innovations Magnum bulldawg rod is great. I used that rod all last year and it was great. Strong, light, and durable. No issues with guides breaking or cork handle cracking. St. Croix 9' big nasty is also a great choice if you are looking to spend $370 on a rod. A rod that I am trying this year is the 9' XXH split grip from Tackle Industries. Feels very similar to a St. Croix big nasty and a fraction of the price. Whatever you do I would strongly recommend a 9' rod (my opinion). Much easier for casting and figure 8's. If you've never used a 9 footer, it will take some getting used to but you wont go back once you go to one.
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| Chas - 5/29/2013 10:14 AM
I would try to find a 700TE, It's an excellent big rubber reel.
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Location: Des Moines IA | I just ordered a custom 9 ft Calstar pounder rod, and am in the process of evaluating reels as well. The 700TE, and Tranx are built like tanks for sure, but they weigh about as much as a tank as well. I think I am going to put a Shimano 400D on my new pounder rod.
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| Here is what I have to use: Very nice condition Calcutta 400b; Okuma 9"3' lure weight 2-10 and a Okuma 8"6' lure weight 4-16. What combo would you use for pounders and mag dawgs? Would I need a higher speed reel to pick up line slack on the pulls? Thanks for the tips.
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | Byrnes - 5/29/2013 3:35 PM
Here is what I have to use: Very nice condition Calcutta 400b; Okuma 9"3' lure weight 2-10 and a Okuma 8"6' lure weight 4-16. What combo would you use for pounders and mag dawgs? Would I need a higher speed reel to pick up line slack on the pulls? Thanks for the tips.
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You don't 'NEED' a higher gear ratio to pick up line faster. Yes they pick up more line on each turn, but you can do the same thing with your arm, just reel a little faster in between pulls. That way you don't 'NEED' to buy another reel |
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| FAT-SKI - 5/29/2013 4:06 PM
Byrnes - 5/29/2013 3:35 PM
Here is what I have to use: Very nice condition Calcutta 400b; Okuma 9"3' lure weight 2-10 and a Okuma 8"6' lure weight 4-16. What combo would you use for pounders and mag dawgs? Would I need a higher speed reel to pick up line slack on the pulls? Thanks for the tips.
Joe
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You don't 'NEED' a higher gear ratio to pick up line faster. Yes they pick up more line on each turn, but you can do the same thing with your arm, just reel a little faster in between pulls. That way you don't 'NEED' to buy another reel
Brent.. buying stuff is fun. |
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | Nolan - 5/29/2013 4:21 PM
FAT-SKI - 5/29/2013 4:06 PM
Byrnes - 5/29/2013 3:35 PM
Here is what I have to use: Very nice condition Calcutta 400b; Okuma 9"3' lure weight 2-10 and a Okuma 8"6' lure weight 4-16. What combo would you use for pounders and mag dawgs? Would I need a higher speed reel to pick up line slack on the pulls? Thanks for the tips.
Joe
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You don't 'NEED' a higher gear ratio to pick up line faster. Yes they pick up more line on each turn, but you can do the same thing with your arm, just reel a little faster in between pulls. That way you don't 'NEED' to buy another reel
Brent.. buying stuff is fun.
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| Set him straight Nolan. I think I'm going to troll his 0.5 arm on Saturday. That'll teach him. |
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