Is this a good rod for catching Trout on small streams to small rivers? I want to fish in upstate NY on some of the trout streams (I'm an adult beginner) and looking for a good rod and reel instead of the typical beginner stuff since I want this to be...
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You can't go wrong with any St. Croix rod. I don't do much of this kind of fishing but I'd say this is in the ballpark for the size and action of rod you want. St. Croix has a Trout series rod that's new this year. They are a few dollars more but spinning rods built specifically for trout fishing. You may want to check them out too.
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I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
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I have two of these rods. Short but strong....yesterday in the bay of Crystal River, Florida brought in a nice four pound Spanish Mackerel. The fish took two runs ripping line off reel, rod was fine. It's length does nor support long casts but excellent for accurate placement within twenty yards.
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I purchased this reel to fish for northern pike & lake trout so I was mostly using heavy lures with 20# line. I was very pleased with how it performed. Although I have not used it with light lures & line I see no reason why it would not work equally well.Cliff
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All of the hooks that I have used for trout fishing have been very small, therefore it is of my opinion that this remover would be a little large for such a small hook. (I use forceps on trout)Yet it could possibly work. I've used it only on largemouth bass....Worked great.. Good luck fishing....
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I own this rod and wouldn't recommend it for either salmon or steelhead. The rod has a very slow action, meaning it's good for a beginner learning how to cast dry flies but isn't rigid enough to cast large/heavy flies long distances. I bought heavier line and this rod still cannot cast streamers effectively. If you're going to be nymphing at close range for kings and steelhead maybe this rod could work, but I'd get a fast action or at least a medium action if you're looking for more versatility. Personally I'd go with a switch (two-handed) rod so you can cast farther with less effort and get better drifts. Check out youtube for videos on salmon and steelhead fly fishing gear; there's a ton of information out there. Not for nothing, Wild Water makes a switch rod, too. If you buy it, post a review as I'm in the market for a switch rod myself.
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I recently bought 2 of these reels but have not yet used them. For grouper though, I think this reel may be a bit too light. I have some Penn Senators that are larger that are great for grouper. I don't about red snapper; I've never caught a red snapper.
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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
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I use my St Croix Triumph spinning rod fishing for perch out on lake erie! The rod is very senitive. You can feel the perch when they just mouth the bait.lift the rod and you have your fish.also very strong when you hook a sheephead!
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This rod is for inshore salt water application. I have it matched with daiwa 300 low profile reel for bottom fishing at Caribbean when we had no luck for trolling for marlin. Quite good for grouper. It is too heavy for bass fishing, I believe.
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I see not one person responded specifically about a "pen fishing rod" .. I am looking for the same answer.. Did you buy this and did it fit? Or have you found another that fit? I too would like to make the little pen rod more functional with a better real. Any answer would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Not usually unless it is offered as a combo. It is a great rod for catching saltwater bait around oyster bars when you cannot throw a net. Pick up the smallest Daiwa reel you can find and put on 4 to 6lb line and you are set. Also the rod and reel combo is great for backpacking through the west. If you come across a creek catch a few grasshopper and use a small gold hook and you will have trout supper in no time. Mind the bears if you are cleaning, cooking near your camp. Good luck.
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You bet. I use this reel on my 8 wt salmon fly rod and its great for salmon up to 15 # in heavy current. Idid find the smaller Okuma not adequate for 30# plus king salmon in heavy current. I did not get to test this larger reel on these big kings but think it might be up to the challenge. Since reels suitable can easily cost $300 plus. This reel is a bargain.
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Actually I haven't used it yet. I bought it primarily to keep in my vehicle so I always have a fishing pole available as I travel the backcountry in Colorado. I can tell you that it is well made and I believe it would be fine for lake fishing. Hope this helps.
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6'This rod is amazing!! I fish bass tournaments and I wanted a compact rod for fishing lakes on golf courses and this rod is tough!! 35 lb braid and you can set the hook hard. I had bought a few other similar rods and they all broke on the hook set. Buy 2 cause you will be extremely happy with this one!! May be a little stiff if you are fishing for trout. Hope this was helpful :-)Jesse
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This rod is exceptionally sensitive at the tip, good for trout or crappie, but is strong enought to fight in an 8 lb. channel (blue) catfish, as you know they are strong fighters and I have landed many fiesty largemouth bass with it as well. I broke my first one with a hatch back door but loved the pole so much I bought another one. It will fit in a cut down piece of large diameter PVC tubing so it can be used when backpacking. A very versatile rod.
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I haven't used it in any of these applications, but I think it could be used for all these except for Bass. The rod may be too big for catching Bass.