What other equipment to go with this reel do i need
214002
Nothing but I ordered another extra spool so I could easily switch to a higher or lower pound line. But that is from another site was like $20. But I have landed 5-7 pound salmon with 8lb line on this reel no problem.
954089
I would NOT recommend this set up for that size fish! I had my hands full with fish under 5 pounds!See my review on this combo for information on the reel. The rod is great, but I would buy a stiffer one for 40 to 100 pounders. PS--where do you fish? I wanna go there! -Edog1955
1709277
Get a light, freshwater reel. The Shimano FX Spinning Reel looks like a good affordable option, but I can't say from personal experience. Shimano FX1000FB Spinning Reel - 8 lb./240 yds
1179067
Its an awesome reel to use, I have 6kg on the reel and use it when trolling for Albacore tuna .
1086507
A good old fashioned closed reel is perfect for someone new. My 10 year old son learned with a plain zebco and did very well. I hope that helps.
1011041
You can get the specs on the Wright and McGill website: http://www.wright-mcgill.com/dragon-fly-reel
1100744
I currently have a spinning reel attached to this rod. Although I have not yet tried it out, I do believe you could use a casting reel. The rod is primarily meant for deep sea fishing using trolling reels.
1709279
Any closed faced reel will work with this. I myself went with the Zebco 733 Platinum Spincast as it has all metal body and gears, right and left handed and tough while maintaining a decent price.
1978001
Forget how long it is. Buy the thing and chop off what you dont need or couple on what you do. Main thing is to get the reel and toss out all those plastic molded fakes that cant hold a candle to this.
129857
Yes it Comes with Both and Once you use it You will know it was a Great Chioce !! I Have Always Loved Zebco Reels and think that for the Money -- What a Deal !!
170178
I would not trust a rod for a reel this heavy that was more than 2 pieces. Ebay had a couple of rods for around $80 last time I looked. Stay with graphite instead of fiberglass.
827454
I'd personally recommend something more substantial and modular. I'd invest in a 15mm rod system. Instead of buying cheap and buying twice.
264971
Not sure I did. If I did, then easy. Large arbor reel works better than guide's borrowed reels. Including Ross rythum.
384259
May be a bit large for an ultralight rig. I did not have good luck with this reel. never got it to cast right. Continually back lashed. I cahnged the weight of line and made all the adjudtments I could. Took it apart and cleaned it, although it was new. Nothing worked. I would recommend a Diawa Laguna. I have four of them and they are great and would work perfect on an ultra light rig.
1147177
First I would have recommended a higher drag weight on the reel. It sounds like you want heavy fish, so I would go with the 300 yds. You also may want to consider going to 50 lb. line, between your rod and the drag you can handle some pretty large fish with this set up. Remember to balance you drag with the weight recommendation of the rod builder.
1371013
If you are fishing for larger fish, I would go with the Penn 4000. If you want to fish for bass, catfish,crappie I would go with a smaller rig. Look for reels that use 15 pound test or less and a reel that would compliment the rod. Have fun. Jim
1348524
Yes it should hold a 5000 series reel, but it would be overkill (bulky) all you need is a 4000 at most.