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kbf1961
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Rod and Reel

Post by kbf1961 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:09 pm

Looking for a reasonably priced spinning rod combo for winter steelhead. Recommendations?

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by BentRod » Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:19 pm

What do you consider a reasonable price?
For under $200 you can pair a Pflueger President or Shimano Sahara to a Berkley IM8 or Okuma SST. There are other good pairings as well, but these are the more popular economical choices.

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by kbf1961 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:14 pm

BentRod wrote:What do you consider a reasonable price?
For under $200 you can pair a Pflueger President or Shimano Sahara to a Berkley IM8 or Okuma SST. There are other good pairings as well, but these are the more popular economical choices.
Under 200.00 is exactly what I consider reasonable

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by dutchman2858 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:12 pm

X2 on the Pflueger President. I have 3 now, but used 4 on my saltwater charter and even clients couldn't break 'em!

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by skagit510 » Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:58 am

BentRod wrote:What do you consider a reasonable price?
For under $200 you can pair a Pflueger President or Shimano Sahara to a Berkley IM8 or Okuma SST. There are other good pairings as well, but these are the more popular economical choices.
The berkley/pfleuger combo is an excellent choice to start. Get the 9'6" 8-12.

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by denhambruce » Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:43 am

What he said ^^^. Or a Shimano Clarus with the same rod specs

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by jd39 » Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:47 am

If you can hold off a few weeks the sportsman show is coming up and typically offers some good deals, Outdoor Emporium and Sportco will honor show prices in thier stores as well. I think its in 2-3 weeks.
The suggestions above are good, i've also had good luck with the lami x11 for lower priced rods. Usually pick them up when on sale for $60-70. Almost all my setups have presidents on them now.

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by 3footvis » Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:17 pm

Cabelas Fish Eagle (hopefully on sale) 9' or 8.5' around 8-12lb. Shimano FX 2500 reel

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by doubleo6point9 » Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:03 pm

I've got a nice Fetha Styx 9'6 8-12 Chrome rod and Penn Battle reel for sale that would work great for you... ;) It's also under $200 for the combo

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by dutchman2858 » Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:13 pm

doubleo6point9 wrote:I've got a nice Fetha Styx 9'6 8-12 Chrome rod and Penn Battle reel for sale that would work great for you... ;) It's also under $200 for the combo
I haven't seen any reviews on the Fetha Styx Chrome, but they seem to be a highly regarded manufacturer by many fisherman...same with the Penn Battle. This sounds like a pretty good deal if you're willing to go "used."

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by kbf1961 » Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:39 am

dutchman2858 wrote:
doubleo6point9 wrote:I've got a nice Fetha Styx 9'6 8-12 Chrome rod and Penn Battle reel for sale that would work great for you... ;) It's also under $200 for the combo
I haven't seen any reviews on the Fetha Styx Chrome, but they seem to be a highly regarded manufacturer by many fisherman...same with the Penn Battle. This sounds like a pretty good deal if you're willing to go "used."
I think Im going to stay away from used...Headed up to the big warehouse in Lacey today. Pretty sure Im going to go with the Pflueger President or Shimano Sahara. Havent decided on a rod yet..Thanks

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by SeatoSummit88 » Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:09 pm

For river fishing, (mainly: coho and steelhead) I use a 9'0 medium action Diawa Acculite rod (8-12lb), and use an okuma avenger and a shimano Sahara reel that I switch back and forth on. The rod is great, you can feel the action with any fish, and only costing around 50$, it's a great buy. The reels range from $40-60 a piece.

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by jumpinjim » Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:20 pm

I know I might get naysayed for this but there is a huge difference between the Chrome and Homewater series of Rods in my opinion and both are going to push you way over the $200 limit when you add in a good reel.

While nice reels are awesome and nothing beats having a smooth piece of hardware in your hands the Rod is what I have found to be more important in terms of feeling your cast, swing, and action. I would hold out for a stradic and buy something cheap until I was ready to invest.

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by c_saeteurn » Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:02 pm

I have a 9 foot medium 8-14 Berkeley im8 that I really like. Light enough for squid. Strong enough for smaller 10 pound range kings. One of my favorite rods.

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by c_saeteurn » Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:04 pm

Caught a bunch of coho on it in September October 2013. Paired it up with a phleugar president. Works great

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Re: Rod and Reel

Post by 4steelhead » Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:11 pm

I caught a 17#er on a Berkley IM8 light action with 8# leader. The titanium guides are able to handle braid too. Great rod!

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