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03-26-2015, 12:33 PM | #1 |
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looking for a new setup!!!!
looking in to getting a new setup for throwing irons on surface and yoyo any ideas for rod and reel
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03-26-2015, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Tranx up for sell
If you can afford a 600 $ dollar setup? If you are on a budget , maybe a daiwa sealine . I have read some posts about how well they cast . Another great thing that makes them well suited for kayaking is the fact that they are not overly comlicated , which would make them easy to service .Hope this helps .
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03-26-2015, 08:40 PM | #3 |
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Wouldn't you need two setups?
One for surface and one for yoyo? Some guys are using the Lexa 400 reel for both but you probably need two different rods. |
03-26-2015, 08:55 PM | #4 |
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$600 setup? Easy guy. You want something that can take a little beating once youre out on the water unless you don't mind making it rain on gear. Shimano Teramars (8-9ft) are relatively inexpensive at around 175. Sure calstars, phenix, seeker etc are nice rods, but you can get away with same type of setup that is much easier on the wallet. As for the reel, saltist, toriums, sealines, lexa 400 etc. It all depends on your budget.
But just like Buddha said, you'll need 2 different setups as they are more suitable for each application. Check bloody decks classifieds for some steals. Picked up a new teramar for $100 a few weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-26-2015, 08:55 PM | #5 |
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7-8' Yo yo
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03-26-2015, 09:10 PM | #6 |
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Agreed!
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03-27-2015, 05:57 PM | #7 |
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Ideally, you would want like a 7ft rod for yoyos and something about 8ft or bigger for surface irons.
But if you want an "all around" rod, go with a 7ft. It's the optimal length for yoyo and live bait if you choose to fish that route as well. You can also cast irons with it. Obviously, you'd be better off casting irons with a longer rod, but you'll be able to cast them just fine with a 7 footer. If you're only getting one rod, I'd do this add a longer rod to the arsenal later on when you can afford it. Grafighters are great. But they are expensive. If you're on a budget, try the Californian you can get at Turners. They run around $100 and are good rods. As for reels, I just started using Avets and will never use anything else. Try an Mx series. No need to get two speed or raptor models, just the basic one is amazing. Go to a tackle shop and check out the MXL and the Mxj and see what width you like better For your applications. If those are too much, check out Diawa Sealines. |
03-27-2015, 07:24 PM | #8 | |
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hey man thanks awesome reply....
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03-27-2015, 08:44 PM | #9 |
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Avets are good for Yoyo and bait, but I would never buy one for surface jigs. Can be a pain for that. Adjusting freespool will change the drag adjustment as well. Also remember that changing your max drag on a lever drag requires the reel to be in freespool. So if you are fighting a fish with an avet and you hook a screamer that's about to spool you, to add max drag you would have to put the reel in freespool to make this adjustment.
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