What reel should i get??

jeremyd2012 · 09-13-2007, 12:18 PM

I was wondering if i should get another reel should i get a low profile baitcaster or another spinning for catfish, bass, and will one of those hold a four too six pound test??

indianahunter83 · 09-13-2007, 01:01 PM

If you are going to fish light line then I suggest a spinning reel. They tend to handle light line better.

thundermug · 09-13-2007, 04:50 PM

Make sure your rod is rated for the line you plan on using. You don't want to use 6 pound line if your rod is rated for 8-12 pound line. I also want to add your bait or lure also needs to match the rating on the rod.

jeremyd2012 · 09-14-2007, 09:52 AM

i want to fish yellow perch but i would also like a low profile baitcaster for bass, catfish, etc. So what reel/rod should i get for yellow perch and what baitcast reel/rod shouldi get? thanks

jeremyd2012 · 09-17-2007, 05:39 PM

i want to fish yellow perch but i would also like a low profile baitcaster for bass, catfish, etc. So what reel/rod should i get for yellow perch and what baitcast reel/rod shouldi get? thanks

childers · 09-18-2007, 05:42 PM

get any quantum or daiwa. but i would go with the quantum pti. rainbow colored one for like 130 or so.

thundermug · 09-19-2007, 06:04 PM

I think you should take a look at the smaller Abu Garcias before you buy anything.

indianahunter83 · 09-19-2007, 07:15 PM

Personally I dislike low profile reels. Mostly because I have large hands and they just don't fit right. If you go low profile you can't go wrong with an abu garcia.

swampcat874 · 09-19-2007, 07:18 PM

Check out microlite bass proshop rods IM6 Graphite 4' 6" to 6'6" all ultra light. These rods are unbelievable for the money!!! If you can find a better ultra light it must be a G Loomis. Their notG Loomis class but you will be impressed. Use four pound test for yellow perch. Penn makes a great little reel 4200 SS spinning reel (TUFF). Great for trout too. I would go spining all the way for small fish.

coolbrze0 · 09-19-2007, 07:52 PM

A lot of big sporting good stores (Bass Pro, Cabelas, Dicks, Gander Mtn. etc) sell good combos for well under $100. I just bought an Abu Garcia/Berkely combo that was $79.99 w/ a $20 mail in rebate, not a bad rod/reel combo for the $.