03-10-2005, 11:38 PM
[cool][font "Poor Richard"][#005000][size 4]Hey there BrianID I have to agree with TubeN2 as to his choice of a Shimano. I was essentially in the same position as you and a year or two ago bought the Shimano CU200BSF reel and a 6½' one piece Shimano model #VCA66ML casting rod. It makes for a real nice setup. The rod is rated for 12 to 17 test and 1/8 -3/8oz lures. Not really an inexpensive purchase for while I got the rod at 50% off, rod and reel still ran about $260. However, this combo should last me a life time. By the way in SOCAL that would equate to a few tank loads of gas. LOL[
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