I want to buy this as a gift, but I don't really fish. What necessary reel piece do I need to gift with it for it to be useful immediately?
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I have had numerous reels in my lifetime and the one I put with my Rod was an Avenger ABF30 made by Okuma (okuma Avenger ABF30). I can assure you whoever you are buying this for will be extremely pleased with this combination.
902486
It comes with the ability to attach a spinning reel or fly reel. No additional pieces are needed for immediate use.
902487
This rod can be used for fly or spinning so either or both reels will work. I would probably opt for spinning if the person is just getting started.
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It both a fly fishing and a bass/pan fishing rod. It has a reversible butt section. One end takes a "Fly" reel and the other takes a "Spinning" reel. For bass/bream fishing get a $20.00 spinning reel, a spool of 6# test line, a sinker assortment, a float/bobber assortment, a hook assortment and half dozen jigs (hooks with lead by the eyes and wiggly plastic tails(keep it under $40 for the lot). If they are a serious fly fisherman they wouldn't use a rod like this any way so just get the spinning stuff.
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If it's going to be used as a regular fishing rod, you can select any spinning reel, like Abu Garcia. If you also want to set it up as a fly fishing rod, (which is the cool thing about this), you would want to buy a Fly reel, already loaded with line.
902490
Medium size spinning reel, something you can use 4-8 lb line on... this is the best rod I've ever owned
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This is a convertible pole, so it can be used as either a fly fishing pole or a spinning pole. It depends on how it is going to be used. For a person just doing normal plunking, a spinning reel is the best. I recommend the Shomano brand. If the person you are giving it to is a fly fisher it is a little more difficult, because you will need to buy special line depending on whether they are a dry fly or wet fly fisher Floating if they are dry fly fishing, sinking or sinking tip if they are wet fly fishing.For the spinning reel you just need to buy some good monofilament line.
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If you have a stabilizer mount on the front of the bow below the grip then you can use a mount to attach the reel-you may not have that option on Banshee-25 pounds is a little low for bow fishing so you might visit your local sporting good store for affordable upgrade options-there are several good used bows that will work well if your bow isn't an option
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i'm sorry I cannot help you, it was just a gift, i'm not an expert on fishing
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Hello, This reel is available only in a right hand retrieve. Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we can help you with. Thanks, Brian @ ALFC
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I set this rod up for my granddaughter and used an old phluger Medalist and a small spinning reel that was in my tackle box. The rod was new and has not been in the field yet. Years ago I had a similar rod that served me well.
725107
My reel came with line and seems to come off fine. I use it for bowfishing....only downside it its weight.
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As long as you keep your weight under 2 oz. just about anything, also keep the reel line 17# or under. I have used plastic jigs, iron spoons and five bait. It is not much good in very deep water because of the limit of line on the real and the weight needed to go deep. Very good for fish up to 20# and under.
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It includes the spear and line. No real is required. I just used it 3 days ago and got a decent sized fish. It packs a punch when you pull the trigger so don't fire it close to your face. Make sure to stay clear of rocks though. Bent the tip of my spear on my last shot.
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Are you referring to a bobber? The line has camera technology in it, so unable to secure by tying it. I suppose one could use bobber if could attach in some way, I love mine for crappie fishing
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I would get the SLV 56. It's still small enough for trout, but you could also use it for a shooting line system if you really get into fly fishing.
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If you get the "exscusion pack" it comes with a reel, but this one comes just as the rod. The reel is worth much anyways. I suggest an Okuma Avenger size 15 reel and ten pound braid
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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.
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Included is some very basic gear, a few hooks, a few jigs, etc.. You will need to outfit the box with a lot more tackle as it does not come with enough on its own.
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Reel in a box. That's it. Makes me think it maybe grey market. If you order it from Daiwa. It comes with paper works and spare spool.
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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
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To be honest, the rod is a fine rod to learn on. The reel will work for a few hours, but I suggest having another one ready to go right from the start. I also suggest that you buy some weight forward line, as the line it comes with is balanced and a little more difficult to cast. But, other than that it is a fine rod to learn on, and, after I put on a decent reel and decent weight forward line, the rod is extremely easy to use, and my four year old casts with it pretty well.
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You can but the guides are kinda cheap so i would watch that area. After years of complaining about the cheap guides Shakespeare finally listened and introduced the Gx2 rods. However the ugly cat as far as i know (might wanna check) didnt get the new guides and other improvements. Rinse the rod out with freshwater as soon as you done. This rod doesnt have a lot of backbone so unless you fishing for smaller game i would go with something else.