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Old 05-29-2005 | 02:09 AM
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James B
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From: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
Default Spinning Reels

I have seeen the bait casters discussed here quite a bit but what do you guys use for spinning reels for Trout, Panfish and Walleyes. Also for Bass and Northern. I have used a lot of different reels but most of my spinning reels are Shamano. I also use some of the better ShakeSpear reels like the Careta. Lately I have been trying the new Mitchels. 300 X and 308X Most of my fishing is for Walleyes and Perch but Northerns are everywhere up here so you better be ready. My reels for this kind of fishing usually hold 100-110 yards of 6 lb test or 150 yards of fireline. I use the hi vis fireline a lot for jig fishing. With this line I usually go with eight lb. For going after Northerns with spinning gear I would use a reel made to hold about 100 yards of 8-10 lb Mono or 14 lb Smoke fireline.
This would also be my Bass set-up for spinning.

I just filled a new Mitchel 308X for a trip to Devils Lake Tuesday. I filled one spool with the new Stren Super Braid 14-4. The other spool I filled with the new Berkley Vanish transition. Can't wait to try it out. The weather is supposed to be 65-70 and partly cloudy. We have not seen the sun for ten days or more. AND COLD.
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