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Spinning Reels
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 12:22 pm
by kevinb
Howdy Y'all
Well I'm pretty excited,my wife wants to start gunning for tigers. She has used my baitcaster before but doesn't care for it much. She's great with a spin cast,so I'm on the market looking.
Any suggestions for a spinning reel? Adavantages/Disadavantages?
This reel will ONLY see muskies and pike,no saltwater. If I end up paying top dollar for a big name reel,thats fine. I figure its money well spent to get the whole family out more. However,if you know any good sales....I'm always looking for the bigger,better deal.
Thanks
Kevin
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 12:40 pm
by A9
Okuma ultralight should do it......
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 4:38 pm
by muskyhunter
Hey homie,
Joe's just had a killer sale on Diawa spinning reels. I got my wife a Diawa crossfire 4000 series reel. Its pretty as she stated in the store..Actually got hers at Sportsmans warehouse..but Joes' had em' on sale too. Like 14.99 - 24.99. You wanna get at least a 3000 series or higher. Have her hold it and get Heavy action/fast rod to go with it..See how she likes it..Its gotta be heavy. But light enough so the girls don't get tired from it. Thats cool that she wants to learn..get her in the Chapter too while your at it...Talk at ya later, Todd
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 10:48 pm
by kevinb
Good advice guys
My wife is going to join the chapter,its a matter of when. She enjoys fishing but I wouldn't expect to see her on tourneys anytime soon.
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 1:47 am
by Rosann G
I have one I will give Her but you will need to match It to a pole.
I'll bring it to the B meeting on Sunday.
Bill
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:50 am
by kevinb
Rosann G wrote:I have one I will give Her but you will need to match It to a pole.
I'll bring it to the B meeting on Sunday.
Bill
Are you serious?:-"
Thats awesome and greatly appreciated.
I'll be at the meeting for sure. Thanks
Kevin
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 8:02 pm
by mtsiview
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Rosann G wrote:I have one I will give Her but you will need to match It to a pole.
I'll bring it to the B meeting on Sunday.
Bill
You're not giving away one of Bill's coveted Shimano spinning reels, are you? [-x
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:19 pm
by Deadeyemark
Kevin,
I bought my wife a new rig this winter through Sportco. There aren't to many spinning rods with the action to handle muskies or the tackle used to fish for them. St Croix makes a Premier that seems great for this sport and my wife loves hers. It's a PS70XHF. Premier Spinning 7' Extra Heavy Fast Action. I know Sportco has another in stock because they were thinking ahead when I ordered my wife's.
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:31 pm
by Rosann G
Kevin, Bill found a rod to go with the reel. We'll bring them both to the meeting.
R
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:32 pm
by kevinb
Deadeyemark wrote:Kevin,
I bought my wife a new rig this winter through Sportco. There aren't to many spinning rods with the action to handle muskies or the tackle used to fish for them. St Croix makes a Premier that seems great for this sport and my wife loves hers. It's a PS70XHF. Premier Spinning 7' Extra Heavy Fast Action. I know Sportco has another in stock because they were thinking ahead when I ordered my wife's.
But you make BIG money...
Sounds pricey?
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:33 pm
by kevinb
Rosann G wrote:Kevin, Bill found a rod to go with the reel. We'll bring them both to the meeting.
R
What?
I love you both:cheers:
RE:Spinning Reels
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 4:01 pm
by kevinb
Bill and Rosann
I want to thank you both again. I met up with Todd at Tapps and picked up the rod and reel. Its perfect and my wife loves it. So maybe we'll have a Mothers Day Muskie Hunt.
well I hope.
See you guys on the water. Take care and thanks again.
Kevin