06-06-2008, 02:09 PM
[#588000]Good choice on the Shimano. I have one of the Curado 200 series and they are excellent reels. I also have Abu Garcias and Quantum Accurists - Oddly, I like them even better than the Shimano even though they were cheaper.[/#588000]
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[#588000]The 6:2 ratio is good for your application. Though the ratio is more of a personal choice in most cases, as a person can learn to speed up or slow down to match the lure being used (within reason) - you will develop your own preferences over time as you adapt your own style of casting to the type of fishing you do. I have every thing in baitcasters from 2:9 to 7:0 ratios and find that unless it is a very specific situation, I can usually make do with what is at hand. But then again, the first reel I ever had in my hand was a casting style round reel - that was back in the mid 1960's.[/#588000]
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[#588000]Good line can make a hugh difference in casting and catching, but even so, I have found that knots can make even more difference. Learn to consistantly tie good strong knots.[/#588000]
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[#588000]Casting is an acquired skill. There is nothing wrong with using two hands. I generally do unless I am flipping, pitching, or casting very short distances. [/#588000]
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[#588000]As far as weights of lures go, I usually use spinning gear for very light or finese presentations (1/32 to 1/4 oz.) - for the rest I would generally choose casting gear. [/#588000]
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[#588000]For me, there are some kinds of fishing that really do work better with spinning outfits - for example; casting lighter lures into strong wind and casting under docks or over hanging trees where you have to skip your lure on the water before you hit your target. BTW - you can also flip and pitch with a spinning reel. [/#588000]
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[#588000]The 6:2 ratio is good for your application. Though the ratio is more of a personal choice in most cases, as a person can learn to speed up or slow down to match the lure being used (within reason) - you will develop your own preferences over time as you adapt your own style of casting to the type of fishing you do. I have every thing in baitcasters from 2:9 to 7:0 ratios and find that unless it is a very specific situation, I can usually make do with what is at hand. But then again, the first reel I ever had in my hand was a casting style round reel - that was back in the mid 1960's.[/#588000]
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[#588000]Good line can make a hugh difference in casting and catching, but even so, I have found that knots can make even more difference. Learn to consistantly tie good strong knots.[/#588000]
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[#588000]Casting is an acquired skill. There is nothing wrong with using two hands. I generally do unless I am flipping, pitching, or casting very short distances. [/#588000]
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[#588000]As far as weights of lures go, I usually use spinning gear for very light or finese presentations (1/32 to 1/4 oz.) - for the rest I would generally choose casting gear. [/#588000]
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[#588000]For me, there are some kinds of fishing that really do work better with spinning outfits - for example; casting lighter lures into strong wind and casting under docks or over hanging trees where you have to skip your lure on the water before you hit your target. BTW - you can also flip and pitch with a spinning reel. [/#588000]
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