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Old 09-13-2007 | 12:18 PM
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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??
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Old 09-13-2007 | 01:01 PM
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If you are going to fish light line then I suggest a spinning reel. They tend to handle light line better.
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Old 09-13-2007 | 04:50 PM
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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.
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Old 09-14-2007 | 09:52 AM
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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
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Old 09-17-2007 | 05:39 PM
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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
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Old 09-18-2007 | 05:42 PM
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get any quantum or daiwa. but i would go with the quantum pti. rainbow colored one for like 130 or so.
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Old 09-19-2007 | 06:04 PM
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I think you should take a look at the smaller Abu Garcias before you buy anything.
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Old 09-19-2007 | 07:15 PM
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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.
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Old 09-19-2007 | 07:18 PM
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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.
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Old 09-19-2007 | 07:52 PM
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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 $.
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