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Recommendation Please! - Combo Sal****er/Freshwater Rod/Reel?
Hi all --
I know this topic has probably been answered many times before, but I'm trying you now since I'm new to this group. I'm looking to buy a decent rod/reel combo for my 15 year old son that can handle salmon fishing here in the Pacific NW as well as fresh-water lake fishing. What set up would you recommend, along with what type of line? Thanks VERY much -- this is on his Christmas list! Jim |
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Recommendation Please! - Combo Sal****er/Freshwater Rod/Reel?
Hi:
As a Canadian fisherman, I would recommend the Shimano GTI2000. It is a single action "mooching" reel, with one way drag, direct drive. If your son learns to fish with this reel, he will be able to fish with anything. I've been using these on my charter boat for many years. I love them. You get to play the fish, and not have the reel do all the work for you. The only downside is that some Americans do not like this style of reel as they have never properly learned how to play a fish and let them run when they want. Jim Pook Jim's Fishing Charters www.jimsfishing.com "Jim Stallings" wrote in message om... Hi all -- I know this topic has probably been answered many times before, but I'm trying you now since I'm new to this group. I'm looking to buy a decent rod/reel combo for my 15 year old son that can handle salmon fishing here in the Pacific NW as well as fresh-water lake fishing. What set up would you recommend, along with what type of line? Thanks VERY much -- this is on his Christmas list! Jim |
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Recommendation Please! - Combo Sal****er/Freshwater Rod/Reel?
Its about time he learns how to throw a baitcaster. Best reel for
sal****er and freshwater as long as he's not using lightweight lures. It is frustrating at first to learn because you'll waste spool after spool of line, but in the end it cast accurately, is more versatile than spinning reels, and has more backbone for hauling in large fish. Sound good? If so, I'd personally recommend a Abu Garcia 4600C series with most any rod with Medium Heavy play to it. The Abu Garcia is extremely smooth, trouble free, and costs less than Shimano. For sal****er use, I especially trust Abu Garcia over the other brands. (Jim Stallings) wrote in message . com... Hi all -- I know this topic has probably been answered many times before, but I'm trying you now since I'm new to this group. I'm looking to buy a decent rod/reel combo for my 15 year old son that can handle salmon fishing here in the Pacific NW as well as fresh-water lake fishing. What set up would you recommend, along with what type of line? Thanks VERY much -- this is on his Christmas list! Jim |
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Recommendation Please! - Combo Sal****er/Freshwater Rod/Reel?
I recommend a spinning reel for a teenager, easier learnig curve. 7 or
8 feet Medium action Shakespeare Ugly Stick, with a Penn 6500 loaded with Ande Pink mono 12 to 15 lb. test. I salmon outfit is tad overkill for most freshwater but should work in a pinch. Spy in Hawaii |
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