Your favorite rod and reel?

killinmammals

12 pointer
Nov 6, 2005
9,219
In a VAN, DOWN BY THE RIVER!
Mine would have to be my diawa viento reel/Quantum KVD 7' hvy worm rod(fiberglass). I love my viento, that twitchin bar comes in handy for more than just twitchin your bait. Its my favorite all around combo. Of course it's got some 14lb stren mono on it...I've been thinking about trying some of the newer braids for the summer. Any body know of some good braids that act like a mono?
 

DHull

6 pointer
Dec 25, 2004
317
KY
Abu Garcia Revo stx, berkley bionix 6'6" mh, balance kit, and p-line evolution 10#. used mostley for t-rigged plastics and jigs.
 

BunnyBuster

10 pointer
Aug 21, 2005
1,264
Garrison, KY
I've been thinking about trying some of the newer braids for the summer. Any body know of some good braids that act like a mono?


I don't know of any "braids" that act like mono, but I'd try some Berkley Fireline if I were going to try a super line. They are awesome for jigging and Super Flukes.

My favorite combo is a cork/foam handled IM-7 Abu Garcia Rod (yes Rod, from the early 90's) and a Quantum Energy E-2 with 14# Fireline.
 

Tha' Hat

10 pointer
Oct 3, 2005
1,084
The Island
No braid is going to act like mono, as they're totally different materials designed for different applications. But, if you're wanting the advantages of braid in a fairly easy-handling line, I'd look at FireLine Crystal. It's a little smoother than regular FireLine, especially once it's "broken in" a little bit. Awesome line.
 

raven_over_easy

12 pointer
Aug 19, 2006
2,156
abu Garcia 6000-7000 Shakespear 6'6' Sturdy Stick Boat rods. Spooled with 40lb. Berkley Big Game- aint nothin' tuffer for big river blues and flatheads. I prefer Tiger rods for drift fishing both rivers and lakes.
 

maxcam

12 pointer
Mar 29, 2005
6,208
Give me a cheap Akuno spinning reel with the proper two piece Johnny Morris spinning rod and Im happy......Ive got several high dollar bait casting reels and Ive found that a spinning reel is alot easier to fish especially with light line..........
 


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