Thread: Picked up a new 706 combo

Well the other day im cruising through the ol craigslist in north Alabama and what do I see. yep a 706z on a custom rod for barter. So little to say I made it a priority to get the rod. I ended up trading my hand held Garmin etrex legend gps that I rarely use for the combo. Not to mention that the reel does not have a scratch on it and the roller is as quiet as a new one out of the box. Let know what you think on the trade.

Sweet deal !!!!! The reel looks mint ,but I really like the looks of the rod !! You did good !

I'd say you came out like a bandit, especially if you didn't use the eTrex much. Nice find!

Yea there is nothing wrong with the reel its mint. The rod shows wear but its still has many years.

What # monofilament does most 706 users use on the 706? Also, how many yards will it hold? Thanks.

Most use 20# mono (it holds about 320 yards)
I have aqnother with 17# (about 350 yards)
and 15# (around 400 yards)
and one of the gold spools with 280 yards of 25#

Very nice find for sure, great reel and really like the looks of the rod....anymore after this past fall and stripping 1 rod, I am liking the natural fiberglass look some rods have hidden under the paint

Bill, Actually when I saw the picture of the rod ,it reminded me of the one you and John G refinished .

I live too far away, but sure will keep my eye out for vintage rod and reel treasures in the future ....again nice find