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Location: Rochester, New York | (I only using Spinning Rods and Reel)
Recently had the opportunity to switch my Pike Rod over from a pfluger trion 30 to the IRT 200 Spinning Reel and while i havent had a chance to use it yet spooling it up the reel felt nice though after filling the back half up with mono the 20lb powerpro maxcuatro took a while
I have a rod for muskie and was wondering what model irt reel you would recommend
Their 300xl can hold 180yrds of 15 lb mono
Their 400 dual drag can hold 200yrds of 15lb mono
All of their reels are capable of 30+lbs of max drag minus their new ultra light reel which is capable of 15lbs
I would be throwing 100lb maxcuatro
(that i consider my muskie rod for throwing giant pike lures like the rapala super shad rap and occasionally using them when in the 1000 islands to see if there is a slim chance i get a muskie to hit) |
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Location: Rochester, New York | Also what do you recommend for the gear ratios i have no doubt that even the smaller reel models can hold more then enough line especially power pro maxcuatro but the max drag is my concern
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| Why would you want to put 100 or even 80lb braid on a spinning reel? I use 65lb on my stratic 8000 to throw for 200lb saltwater fish…throwing a super shad rap freshwater with 100lb braid on a spinning reel sounds horrible for so many reasons And what is your worry about drag? 15lbs is plenty |
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Location: Walker, MN | Yeah, a larger spool size will make your life much easier. |
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Location: Rochester, New York | IAJustin - 3/28/2025 7:51 AM
Why would you want to put 100 or even 80lb braid on a spinning reel? I use 65lb on my stratic 8000 to throw for 200lb saltwater fish…throwing a super shad rap freshwater with 100lb braid on a spinning reel sounds horrible for so many reasons And what is your worry about drag? 15lbs is plenty
Extra strength in case of something stupid happening
Think i had 65lb braid snap on me once and i really don't want to lose a $20+ lure
Might expand lure selection as time goes on |
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| If you feel you need 100lb braid for muskies, I strongly suggest you get a baitcast reel - they are easy to use. throwing 3oz-4oz baits on 80lb spinning on a spinning rod that can handle that is a lot of WORK...I've done it lots for tuna, sailfish and marlin on 12000 size reels....you are not going to like 100lb braid on a 4000 size spinning reel.... I've caught at least a dozen 20-35lb muskies on spinning ..line 3/8 fireline...the great thing about a 400/4000 size spinning reel is you can throw small stuff. |
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Location: Rochester, New York | IAJustin - 3/28/2025 2:56 PM
If you feel you need 100lb braid for muskies, I strongly suggest you get a baitcast reel - they are easy to use. throwing 3oz-4oz baits on 80lb spinning on a spinning rod that can handle that is a lot of WORK...I've done it lots for tuna, sailfish and marlin on 12000 size reels....you are not going to like 100lb braid on a 4000 size spinning reel.... I've caught at least a dozen 20-35lb muskies on spinning ..line 3/8 fireline...the great thing about a 400/4000 size spinning reel is you can throw small stuff.
I will start to switch to baitcasting once i teach my self on using one
What is it like for trolling is it still a lot of work?
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| you can't mess up a baitcaster trolling, I can teach you how to do it in this thread.  |
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Location: Rochester, New York | IAJustin - 3/28/2025 3:28 PM
you can't mess up a baitcaster trolling, I can teach you how to do it in this thread. :)
I misspoke and meant what was the spinning reel like trolling if you did use it
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| Do you fish saltwater as well? Those IRT reels (never used one) but from a price point in the market they are extreme overkill for freshwater fishing spinning applications - nothing against having good stuff but man for $600 you can buy 2-3 nice bait casters For saltwater fishing they look sweet. Take a couple hundred and get a Piscifun baitcaster , i wish I was closer to you I'd have you throwing like a pro in 2 hours...throwing a baitcaster is really easy don't be intimidated. Do you have a local muskie club? |
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Location: Rochester, New York | IAJustin - 3/28/2025 5:17 PM
Do you fish saltwater as well? Those IRT reels (never used one ) but from a price point in the market they are extreme overkill for freshwater fishing spinning applications - nothing against having good stuff but man for $600 you can buy 2-3 nice bait casters For saltwater fishing they look sweet. Take a couple hundred and get a Piscifun baitcaster , i wish I was closer to you I'd have you throwing like a pro in 2 hours...throwing a baitcaster is really easy don't be intimidated. Do you have a local muskie club?
Local muskie club i believe muskie69
I always try to buy American and the long term lifespan they have seem perfect
Not really for saltwater though i might on occasion if i am there
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Location: PA Angler | I’d go with the 400. |
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| Agree 100% with IAJustin. I don't think there was ever an easier time to learn how to use a baitcasting reel then there is now. Recently, I watched a video of a Svilio 300 reel and the guy did not use his thumb or re-adjust any brakes! You probably can learn how to cast like a pro with that reel in 10 minutes. Nothing wrong with using your spinning gear, but like mentioned, it's just more work throwing larger baits. Kdawg |
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Solitario Lupo - 3/29/2025 10:23 AM
I’d go with the 400.
Thank you
kdawg - 3/29/2025 10:45 AM
Agree 100% with IAJustin. I don't think there was ever an easier time to learn how to use a baitcasting reel then there is now. Recently, I watched a video of a Svilio 300 reel and the guy did not use his thumb or re-adjust any brakes! You probably can learn how to cast like a pro with that reel in 10 minutes. Nothing wrong with using your spinning gear, but like mentioned, it's just more work throwing larger baits. Kdawg
I will probably learn at some point and whenever i can actually get a bait casting reel and rod
also though i have reeled in fish using baitcasting reels on charters i feel i get more leverage with spinning rods and reels
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