Do you guys think this would be a decent setup for the pier?
http://www.basspro.com/Quantumreg;-O...SELL_THUMBNAIL
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Do you guys think this would be a decent setup for the pier?
http://www.basspro.com/Quantumreg;-O...SELL_THUMBNAIL
I have no idea of how smooth the drag and line roller are but...
And it comes prespooled with 20# ???Quote:
Line Capacity: 17/225
There would be well under 200yards of 20# on this reel.
IMHO this rig is 'just waiting to be stripped' by a decent king :poke:
Maybe it will work out with enough 15# line? (at least 250 yards) :headbang:
Thanks for the input. I'm new to saltwater pier fishing and looking to get into it without breaking the bank because I usually only make it down twice a year.
I will probably make my own pier cart but I am in the market for 2 entry level combos before I come down. I will just use one of bass rods for catching bait.
What do you think about this one?
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishi...3Bcat104117580
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Brian, I only buy 99 cent Sabiki rigs from BPS. I agree with #r, line capacity and a smooth drag are critical if you hook up a decent King.
Do yourself a favor and go to J & M Tackle in Orange Beach and tell them what you’re going to target and they will set you up with a rig that will do the job. They have tons of combos; and an excellent ala-carte’ menu as well.
The staff knows pier fishing.
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Thanks for the input. I'm new to saltwater pier fishing and looking to get into it without breaking the bank because I usually only make it down twice a year.
I will probably make my own pier cart but I am in the market for 2 entry level combos before I come down. I will just use one of bass rods for catching bait.
What do you think about this one?
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishi...3Bcat104117580
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Over-kill, don't go over 8' and go with a one pice rod if you can transport it.
Thanks again.
I do prefer one piece rods but I will need to get the 2 piece for travel. I will try J&M when I'm in the area. Last year we went to PCB and got burned by their local tackle shop. They were wiped out and I ended up renting rods.
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Brian, call J&M at 1-800-483-7069, ask for John G or Terry Looney who are both very knowledgeable/experts about pier fishing; tell them what kind of fishing you want to do and how much you are willing to invest.
Find out what they have and at least get a professional opinion. John G is the J in J&M.
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I got a Quantum reel for the surf it kinda looks like the one in ya post the drag SUCKS on mine its not smooth...I goto A local shop down here 1st J&M had a Penn Combo 650 or 750 Rod and reel for 139.00 and that will last ya a life time just rember you need around 300 yards of what ever mono you use.. :fishing: Gool Luck with you Search :) you can never go wrong with a Mitchell 302 cheep and eazy to work on :headbang:
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Brian, call J&M at 1-800-483-7069, ask for John G or Terry Looney who are both very knowledgeable/experts about pier fishing; tell them what kind of fishing you want to do and how much you are willing to invest.
Find out what they have and at least get a professional opinion. John G is the J in J&M.
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Thanks for the info!
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I got a Quantum reel for the surf it kinda looks like the one in ya post the drag SUCKS on mine its not smooth...I goto A local shop down here 1st J&M had a Penn Combo 650 or 750 Rod and reel for 139.00 and that will last ya a life time just rember you need around 300 yards of what ever mono you use.. :fishing: Gool Luck with you Search :) you can never go wrong with a Mitchell 302 cheep and eazy to work on :headbang:
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Thanks for the recommendations! I will look into those.
like Fin and others said go to J&M you will be pleased with the way you are treated there. Tell them your price range and they will fix you up. They will also share knowledge of fishing at no charge. :fishing: