What do you think is a better fit/balance for this rod? The Cedros 40 or the 55? Thanks.
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I would go with the Cedros 40, although I use the the Okuma Avenger ABF65. It has been a great combo for me..
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I use a Penn Battle with the rod, and I like it a lot. I guess the Cedros 40 is more like the Battle.
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I use a .27 caliber Tipton Rod for all my .30 calibers on up. The .27 is GREAT for my .45 rifle. The .22 works well for .223/5.56
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I'm using one on a 5/6 weight rod that I've set up for trolling flies. I never cast with it, so the heavier line isn't a problem. A heavier rod would increase the chance of breaking a light tippet on a strike.
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Hi Norm, The S is spinning rod and the C is a casting rod. I've had the S for a year and think it's a great rod.
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Not familiar with that rod...but I know the reels work great so far...but any good 30-50 would work good...I personally like the all roller rods...I bought the davis 30-50
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Always do a balance test with your rod & reel but this should be equally dispersed from end to end. Will work fine but always keep in mind what you are fishing for???
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Starting a child out with an inferior rod and reel combination can end up discouraging them. I would highly recommend the Zebco 33 combo. It is light weight and functions flawlessly.
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Hi , i would personally suggest you to get a different rod. These tend to sag in between after sometime. They also fell on my head :(
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The Nomad rod is a pretty heavy duty stick. With the lighter medium tip, it would work with the Baitfeeder 50a, but I would find it out of balance. (Over-rodded, under-reeled. A 7000-8000 size spinning reel is a good balance. I sometimes use a Penn Spinfisher 7500 on mine. For Conventional reels, a 30-50 size is about right. If you are set on using the Baitfeeder 50a, Okuma also offers a Nomad Xpress, which is the same rod blank, but lighter and smaller grips and hardware, and comes in a 20-40 line weight model, which would be about perfect. (only one tip, but a lot more reasonable $)
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G'day Donald sorry about taking so long, I Have had this fly rod a couple years now it's 8ft nice and strong well made, it's a great colour not shiny or glary, the only thing I have done is went to a alloy reel which still keeps it balanced. It's a great starters package and a good price handles hard knocks and bumps I had a nice carbon fibre 1 and it snapped on casting I can say this will not. It is great value for the money on a starter package I do hope this helps.
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I use mine as a casting rod, so I mounted a ss butt cap on it after scraping off the foam and been using a Daiwa BG 60 with 25lb test since day 1. Might not be the prettiest of reels, but built to last and take beatings the entire way. Setups been working strong for 12 years so far.
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I'd personally recommend something more substantial and modular. I'd invest in a 15mm rod system. Instead of buying cheap and buying twice.
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I would suggest that you purchase the 55". I am 5'5" and I am more comfortable with the 58" as I hike frequently. The 58" lends more support when crossing wet rocks and/or steep hills. I have two Brazos hiking sticks in the 58" length.
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You have two choices. I believe you can hang with or without the extention rod if length is an issue.
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The ABS-65a or ABF-90a will be a nice match for a 15' rod. Difference will be line capacity.
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Best would be the Avenger ABF65, the 90 would be too large, 50 too small. 65 should balance nicely and unless you need a lot of line ( 590 m of 20 lb for the 90 vs 320 for the 65) the 65 seems your best choice.
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I own several Okumas and have owned others in the past. They are excellent performers. The only ones that have failed me are those that escaped over the side of the boat when I was not paying attention. I use 40s and 50s for trolling and coastal fishing. I use 20s and 30s for throwing lures for bass. I think that the 30 will do the job for you without wearing you out. I use 8 lb. mono on my 30s and have had no issues. Great reel.