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| | Hey folks, I am new here and am looking for advice on a Florida Inshore/Flat setup. I plan to use this setup for flats and wading. Also possibly from a Kayak. As far as reels, I think I am going to go with a Curado 300, unless someone thinks that the 200 would be a better idea. I figure the extra line could help if you ever hook into a Tarpon or Large Snook. I plan to use 20# Fireline or 30# braid. As far as rods go, I need some help. I will mostly be casting light plugs with this setup. Some rods that I am currently looking at are: G Loomis Greenwater GWMR843 7' 10-17, 1/4-3/4, Fast Action, Med-Hvy Power G Loomis Popping PR844C GL3 7' 8-14, 1/4 - 5/8, Fast Action, Med Power Star Rods Plasma PC101770 7' 10-17, 3/8 - 1 1/4, Medium I look forward to your replies. Thanks! |
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| I think I would try going with a G Loomis Greenwater, even though I have had zero experience with them. My friend is a G-Loomis finatic and I think it would be a good rod. I use Shimano reels and don't know of the reel you were talking about. I use 2500 series from Shimano, and it gets the job done great! If you have any extra questions, please ask...Good Luck!
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| the star rod looks nice i would get tht 1.i have heard alot of good things about them as well. they suposively have a realy strong backbone so u can put the pressure on the fish.
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| | 7 to 7 and 1/2 foot medium light action rod 2500 size spinning reel with 10# power pro You are thinkin tooo heavy on your braid as it is an easy mistake that most people startin out make.
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| | I would put the new Capt. Blair Wiggins Inshore Slam Series rods up against all that have been mentioned. When it comes to power and sensitivity, they are top notch. We spent last weekend in South Carolina at the Henry's show. Tackle dealer after tackle dealer stopped by the Wright & McGill booth and were in "awe" as Blair put the rods through strength and durability tests right in front of their eyes. Some distributors told us they walked the entire floor looking at rods and came back to buy Capt. Blair's for their store. You won't find a rod made of carbon kevlar (bullet-proof vests) and high modulous graphite anywhere but here? |
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| DOA (1/12/2007)
7 to 7 and 1/2 foot medium light action rod 2500 size spinning reel with 10# power pro You are thinkin tooo heavy on your braid as it is an easy mistake that most people startin out make. Sorry, but I have to call you on this. How is 20# braid too heavy? If I hook into a large snook, red or Jack doesn't it make more sense that I have a little heavier line on my side so I can yank the fish out of any structures if they try to make a run? |
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| well, if you are using it for flats fishing then there wont be that many structures for the fish to get into so therefore you could get away with the 10#
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| | I think you may want to lighten up if you are going to be throwing artificials. A 2500 series reel on a 7' rod is a good all around combo for the flats. 10 to 15 lb braid is all you need. I have owened the greenwater rods and personaly I think there are rods on the market that are just as good if not better in that price range or better. Actually I would buy another gl2 before I would buy a green water. Right now my favorite set up I have is a 2500 diawa exceller on a 7' glx. The rod is a little pricey at 360 new but I think the reel is a very good deal at 60 bucks.The retrieve on the reel is a little slow but I got used to it over time. Its a little soon for me to say how well the reel will hold up as Ive only had it about 6 months. At this point I wouldnt hesitate to buy another. I dont know any thing at all about the Blair Wiggins rods but I would like to check them out.
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| | Looks like you already have your answer. In addition, your casting distance is going to be greatly reduced going from 10# braid to 20# braid, and with throwin soft light plastics as is common on the flats to spooky fish as is common on the flats, casting distance is very important. Yes, if you are consistently pitching docks for snook then of course a 15 or 20# braid would make more sense, but when pitching dock, distance is not as much of a factor. You also have to remember that 10# power has a breaking strengh of nearer to 20lbs and that when using a 2500 size reel and a medium light rod as suggested, you do not want to overpower your tackle with your line. Lastly, most reels you buy come with a spare spool, so do what I do and fill up one spool with 10# and another with the 20#. That way, you got it all covered.
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