Saltwater Casting Reel
Saltwater Casting Reel
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 Early Garcia Mitchell 600A Saltwater Casting Reel w Rivets Long Round Handle VGC $19.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Vintage PENN PEER 309 Bakelite Bait Casting Saltwater Fishing Trolling Reel $19.95 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 28m |
 NEW AVET SX 53 MC CAST SILVER LEVER DRAG SALTWATER REEL $179.99 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 55m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 New Shimano Trinidad 12 A Saltwater Casting Reel TN 12A $379.00 Time Remaining: 15h 9m Buy It Now for only: $379.00 |
 New Shimano Trinidad 30DC 30 DC Casting Reel For Saltwater $490.00 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 8m Buy It Now for only: $490.00 |
 New Shimano Trinidad 16 A Saltwater Casting Reel TN 16A $389.99 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 33m Buy It Now for only: $389.99 |
 Vtg Penn No 85 Bakelite Bait Casting Fishing Reel Saltwater Casting Lg 325in $15.94 Time Remaining: 25d 20h 39m Buy It Now for only: $15.94 |
 H I UTIKA NEW YORK BAKELITE VINTAGE FISHING REEL Salt Water Fishing $19.99 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 41m |
 Penn Fishing Reel Vintage Light Casting Salt Water Free Gift Wrap Excel Con $79.94 Time Remaining: 10d 19h 41m Buy It Now for only: $79.94 |
 NEW AVET SX 53 MC CAST BLUE LEVER DRAG SALTWATER REEL $179.99 Time Remaining: 19h 41m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 Penn 535GS Performance Saltwater Casting Reel $139.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 39m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 NEW AVET SX 53 MC CAST BLACK LEVER DRAG SALTWATER REEL $179.99 Time Remaining: 19h 42m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 SHIMANO TORIUM 30 SALTWATER CASTING REEL 25 420 $199.95 Time Remaining: 19d 7h 22m Buy It Now for only: $199.95 |
 Vintage PENN Peer 109 Levelwind Saltwater Fishing Reel Surf Pier Boat Ocean Bay $3.75 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 20h 17m |
 PREMIER PC 3800 3 BALL BEARING REELSALT WATER REELLONG CASTINGHIGH PRECISION $20.00 Time Remaining: 10d 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 DAIWA T3 BAITCASTING BAIT CAST FRESHWATER SALTWATER FISHING REEL $358.99 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 25m Buy It Now for only: $358.99 |
 DAIWA MEGAFORCE MF100THS BAITCASTING BAIT CAST FRESHWATER SALTWATER FISHING REEL $81.99 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 25m Buy It Now for only: $81.99 |
 SHIMANO TORIUM 20 SALTWATER CASTING REEL 20 420 $189.95 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 27m Buy It Now for only: $189.95 |
 NEW AVET SX 53 MC CAST GOLD LEVER DRAG SALTWATER REEL $179.99 Time Remaining: 19h 43m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 SHAKESPEARE LARGE COMBO 700 LONG CAST SPINNING SALT WATER FISHING REEL TARPON $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 33m |
 Daiwa Emblem Pro 5000A Long Casting Spinning Reel 5000 A Spare Spool SaltWater $139.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $139.00 |
 NEW AVET JX 60 SILVER MC CAST LEVER DRAG SALTWATER REEL $279.99 Time Remaining: 8d 12h 39m Buy It Now for only: $279.99 |
 Shimano TLD 15 Lever Drag Saltwater Fishing Reel NEW Casting Trolling Live $132.95 Time Remaining: 19d 16h 25m Buy It Now for only: $132.95 |
 Shimano TLD 20 Lever Drag Saltwater Fishing Reel NEW Casting Trolling Live $149.95 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 41m Buy It Now for only: $149.95 |
How's this set up for a -sort of- beginner bass angler?
3 part question
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1.How good is it for the price? I'm aware of the fact that Ugly Stiks don't break, I have one for saltwater.
I'm clearly on a budget but it's not like it's gonna be the last rod and/or reel I buy.
2. Could I cast 4 (or 5) inch yamamoto senkos without a weight?
3. What's a good trout set up?
Right now I have an ultra light rod with 4 lb test fluorocarbon and a steel leader with a spinner bait.
1) Ugly Stiks are not indestructible especially the newer models. They just don't break very easily. They are quite heavy for their size and they are a lot less sensitive than graphite rods. Many models of Ugly Stiks are not very suitable for frequent casts, which is required for lure fishing, due to their weight. Many models of Ugly Stik will not do very well with certain lures because they are not sensitive enough and you will fail to detect many bites. When it comes to lures, Ugly Stiks usually definitely won't be your top choice. They will work well with baits though. The combo you listed is reasonably priced. But, the reel on any baitcasting combo around that price range won't be that nice. It will be functional but you'll get what you paid for.
2) You can fly-line 4-5 inches senkos with baitcasting reels. I am pretty sure you could cast 4-5 inch senkos without any weight. Since I don't have any experience with Ugly Stik baitcasitng combos, I don't know how well would that reel perform when it comes to handling lighter lures. Due to the combo's price, my guess is that it probably won't cast lighter lures too well. Even if it could cast lighter lures, it won't cast as easily as quality reels. You could use cheaper rods and still get away with it. But when it comes to baitcasting reels, you really don't want any low end entry level reels.
3) Ultra light rods with 4lb test line would do pretty good on trout. But that steel leader was absolutely unnecessary. It will not give you any advantages when it comes to trout. Instead, it is a severe handicap. Loose that steel leader ASAP. 4lb fluorocarbon line alone will do the job MUCH better.