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Hey guys, I am looking for a new reel for king mackerel and saw that someone suggested the Penn Fierce, which is in my price range at the moment. Between the 6000, 7000, and 8000 which would be best for the octagon? Also what lb line would you suggest using? I have seen some people like to stay around 15-17lb while others like 20.
I would get the 6,000 and use 15lb line.
Several threads on here discussing that topic. I think this one is the mos recent
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...new-king-reel/
There are also several threads on line type and size as well as leader how to.
Search function from home page will yield all sorts of goodies.
Tha said, you'll mostly see 15 or 16 mono. Some even use 12. Some all mono, others a top shot of mono over ~20 lb braid.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...g3331/#msg3331
Welcome to the board.
Get the 5000.
But, out of the three mentioned, go with 6000.
Larger ones will hold tons more line capacity, but that's it. The unnecessary size and line capacity will just tire you out with the added weight and will never get utilized.
If you are looking to go with a combo get the FRC6000802MH.We sell them for $95 spooled with 300yds of 16lb of Momoi.
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If you are looking to go with a combo get the FRC6000802MH.We sell them for $95 spooled with 300yds of 16lb of Momoi.
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that right there looks like a bargain..... to me.....even with Momoi line....wow
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[quote author=john g link=topic=993.msg9433#msg9433 date=1335264192]
If you are looking to go with a combo get the FRC6000802MH.We sell them for $95 spooled with 300yds of 16lb of Momoi.
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that right there looks like a bargain..... to me.....even with Momoi line....wow
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It not only looks like a bargain, it is one. That is on par with internet order pricing when you factor in reel spooling. If you consider convenience John and company's deal kicks the internet order houses' butts. Lay your money down and you're fishing in less than a half hour, as opposed to ordering then waiting and hoping it arrives on time undamaged.
[quote author=john g link=topic=993.msg9433#msg9433 date=1335264192]
If you are looking to go with a combo get the FRC6000802MH.We sell them for $95 spooled with 300yds of 16lb of Momoi.
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[size=12pt]Just Do It[/size] and go :fishing:
[quote author=john g link=topic=993.msg9433#msg9433 date=1335264192]
If you are looking to go with a combo get the FRC6000802MH.We sell them for $95 spooled with 300yds of 16lb of Momoi.
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You will NOT beat this deal anywhere.
Good news is the 6000 rod in the combo is the best one. My son owns the whole Fierce series, and the combo poles aren't that great, but the 6000 has never given him a lick of problems.
Take this deal.
Great deal on the combo. One note about the line. After going 0 for 12 this year on 16, I upped the line to 30lb test just to get some fish in the cooler :)
... So far it has worked :poke1:
[quote author=Bubba link=topic=993.msg9444#msg9444 date=1335274604]
Great deal on the combo. One note about the line. After going 0 for 12 this year on 16, I upped the line to 30lb test just to get some fish in the cooler :)
... So far it has worked :poke1:
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Bubba, you could reel in the pier pylon with 30# line! That'll get'm in the cooler for sure. :headbang:
Thanks guys for all the information! I was mainly looking which reel and line setup to go with using the Fierce reels specifically. I have been using my cobia rod with 60# braid, but that is gets heavy to cast after awhile. It was suggested for me to go to mono for kings since it has more elasticity. Now all I gotta do is find out which rod blank to build me a rod :-X
Not to step on any toes but you should talk to Jeb, Pier Pest!! Im picking up my custom UNA Rod Saturday!! Hope to let a lil fella or Sheila bloody it up!!
[quote author=Bubba link=topic=993.msg9444#msg9444 date=1335274604]
Great deal on the combo. One note about the line. After going 0 for 12 this year on 16, I upped the line to 30lb test just to get some fish in the cooler :)
... So far it has worked :poke1:
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Gees....my stren 17 , I was lifting the kings out of the water.... trying to get it to break......never used the Momoi yet.....but hear that is hard to break too
i landed one on 6 lb this year... slim is trying to beat me with 4, not sure if he has yet or not... but i have one with 4 lb ready to go too...
in all reality i use 14 and rarely have the main line break. most of the time the single strand will break before the main line it seems, and you can put some serious pressure on a fish with 14..
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i landed one on 6 lb this year... slim is trying to beat me with 4, not sure if he has yet or not... but i have one with 4 lb ready to go too...
in all reality i use 14 and rarely have the main line break. most of the time the single strand will break before the main line it seems, and you can put some serious pressure on a fish with 14..
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That sounds like fun!
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[quote author=Peaches link=topic=993.msg9497#msg9497 date=1335298267]
i landed one on 6 lb this year... slim is trying to beat me with 4, not sure if he has yet or not... but i have one with 4 lb ready to go too...
in all reality i use 14 and rarely have the main line break. most of the time the single strand will break before the main line it seems, and you can put some serious pressure on a fish with 14..
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That sounds like fun!
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That's what I'm talking about!!!! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:
:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :bow:
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[quote author=Bubba link=topic=993.msg9444#msg9444 date=1335274604]
Great deal on the combo. One note about the line. After going 0 for 12 this year on 16, I upped the line to 30lb test just to get some fish in the cooler :)
... So far it has worked :poke1:
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Gees....my stren 17 , I was lifting the kings out of the water.... trying to get it to break......never used the Momoi yet.....but hear that is hard to break too
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Hey Bill, I use the 16# Illusion and whooped a 75+ lb shark on it the other day. I was dragging him in. I let him swim into a piling to help me break off.