What is the best reel to use on a st. croix premier surf fishing spinning rod?
Jan 20, 2009 by surffishing275 | Posted in Fishing
If you want crap then buy anything that's less than $50 because there is absolutely NO surf spinning reel that's going to survive in the salt that's less then $50.
If you want an "ok" reel - Daiwa Emcast Sport, Shimano Speheros FA or FB, Okuma Axeon, Okuma Oryx, TICA Cybernetic, TICA Abyss
Decent to Good - TICA Scrambler ST, Daiwa Emblem, Quantum Boca PT, Okuma Cedros (the CRASIEST DRAG EVER - 90lbs....if you don't believe me, go check for yourself...I did - insane), Fladen Maximus
Good to Great - Quantum Cabo, Daiwa Saltiga, PENN Spinfisher (SSgraphite/SSmetal), Daiwa BG series, Fin Nor Offshore, Daiwa Basia
Great to Amazing - Daiwa Saltiga Surf/Game, Daiwa T-Surf Cast'izm, Daiwa Tournament ISO, Shimano Super Aero
Amazing to WTF - VanStaal, Accurate TwinSpin, Daiwa Saltiga Z/Dogfight
caunltd | Jan 20, 2009
a van stall 250. yes its expensive, but there is no other reel that will take the abuse of surf fishing and it keeps working
king of fishing | Jan 21, 2009
To each his own I guess. I use Penn Spinfishers religiously. Both my 12 and 11 foot surf rods have an 850 and 950 Penn. My 8ft has a 750. I love them and thats what I use. I have actually taken them apart to clean and have taken out spoonfuls of sand and you would never know by the performance. They have the best drag in the planet and priced somewhat reasonable from $139 to $159.
Later.
Tbone | Jan 21, 2009
What kind of spinning rod do you recommend?
Feb 14, 2009 by sweatshop | Posted in Fishing
I live in mid Michigan and I like to fish anything from walleye, bass, pike, to catfish, and salmon but I am debating whether to get a medium rod or medium heavy. It's either between St.Croix, Berkley or Gander Mtn.
Use the money you planned to spend on the St. Croix and get yourself 3 or 4 different rods.
Kenneth H | Feb 14, 2009
St croix makes a great rod. I perfer a medium for the most part. Fighting the fish is half the fun. Get a good reel and have the drag set properly. Good luck.
BOBBER | Feb 14, 2009
There is a huge price difference between St. Croix and Berkley, I'm not familiar with Gander Mtn. If you can afford a St. Croix then use the money to get a couple of Falcon Lowrider XG rods.
DjBird420 | Feb 14, 2009
I would go with the medium heavy rod . Pike are bigger fish and sometimes you need a heavier action rod for catfish and bass in cover. As far as the brand whatever you can afford will work great.
bassfisherman3283 | Feb 14, 2009
I agree with Ken.
Big Pike, Catfish and Salmon require a heavier action rod than Bass & Walleye.
The Gander Mt nearest me currently has a sale on Berkley Series 1 rods (regularly $79 for $49). I'd get 2-3 different action rods in that Berkley series rather than 1 St. Croix.
Another option?
Cabelas has a great rod clearance going on right now. Check it out-
In any regard purchase AT LEAST 2 different rods. If you try to get 1 for all those species of fish you will be unhappy with the "compromise" one way or another.
Hope this helps ya? Good luck!
Fisher_King | Feb 14, 2009
As said, you aren't going to find a rod exactly like that. There isn't a rod that's the "Best of both worlds." I would have a medium action for walleye, and bass and medium-heavy for pike, catfish and salmon. You could just get three or four Berkley rods to that one St. Croix. (You can't be too reliable on one rod all the time, you have to have an assortment for the situation you are covering.) So, get some Berkley Lightning rods, they are pretty good for the money, and you should be satisfied.
Hope i helped ya out.
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