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| Hey there, long-time reader, infrequent poster here. I need some help. I primarily fly fish for Muskies while my wife will spin fish for smallies or pike or water logged sticks. Well, she finally stuck a nice Musky on a top water and now she's got the fever. I need to get her a legit bait-casting setup so she can throw the heavy stuff. But I don't know much about them, I've always used a fly rod or spin rod. I don't mind expensive and want good stuff but it doesn't necessarily have to be top-shelf. I'd like to start with one rod and reel that she can use as a 110 lb gal but I can pick up from time to time too. Thanks! |
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Location: Brighton CO. | Our outfits have come a long way from when a lot of us old timers started. I would buy or least go somewhere were she can hold the rod and reel she's may want to buy. See what she likes then shop price. Today's rods are fairly light. I have rods up to Thorne Brothers $$$$ to a beautiful rod I found in the Cabela's bargain cave that 65 bucks then I had 30 bucks in points 35 bucks. So for 35 bucks it won't pull a double 10 or throw a pounder, but you can throw regular sized Bucktails, jerk a Suick or a 10 Jake reel in a Depth Raider or a top water. I have a Concept 13 reel A3 works great for a all around rig. This rig won't break the bank but a big fish won't break your rig. (I will handle any fish she may hook.) |
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Location: Brighton CO. | The rod I found in the bargain cave was a Cabela's brand. (a 8 footer) |
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| Ok thanks Chuck, I appreciate the info |
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| My wife's setup: 9'0 H legend tournament elite with a 301 HG tranx. We got a bargain on that rod otherwise she'd definitely be using the blue legend tournament rods ha. It is extremely light though and it covers everything she likes to use it for (9s, 10s, tubes, 10" swim baits, mag dawgs). A few other options in those line ups as well. The chaos 20/20s are also another one to consider. |
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| Ok thanks, I'll look into those |
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| Agree with the other posts about hands on with purchasing a new combo. Also, the Tranx 300b, per reviews, is probably the best 300 size reel out there right now. But I would take into consideration the weight. The reel weighs at 12 ozs. and it may tire your wife out after hrs. of casting. With that said, some other 300 sized reels out are the Penn Fathom and Squalls, and the Lews 300 super duty. All three reels weigh less than 9.5 ounces and come with positive reviews. Match that up with St. Croix Legend Tournament, which are known for their high quality and light weight. But again, let your wife decide what's best for her. Kdawg |
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