03-04-2006, 05:36 AM
I think there is such a thing as going too heavy on your setup. IMO it takes most of the fun out of it. You may as well hook some bait to the hook attached to the winch on the front bumper of your truck and throw it out and once the fish hooks itself turn the winch on and crank em in. Pick out a medium or medium heavy rod with some feel to it and match a reel for size, capacity, and balance. Spool it with whatever you want. But don't go too heavy on the set up or there won't be any challenge. I would prefer to fight any fish with gear that is a little bit on the light side and use my skills and the drag how it is supposed to be used and be able to battle the fish one on one then just winch them in. Take it for what its worth cause sometimes when you go a little light the big one gets away!
As far as baitcasting reels go you can't go wrong with the Abu garcia ambassedor 5500 or 6500 series (either the C3 or C4 model)for cost and durability. I have several for salmon fishing and they are smooth casters and have great drags.
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As far as baitcasting reels go you can't go wrong with the Abu garcia ambassedor 5500 or 6500 series (either the C3 or C4 model)for cost and durability. I have several for salmon fishing and they are smooth casters and have great drags.
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