one review ...not made for a regular reel, it's for .. push button reels..is that means like Zebco Spincast Reel ? can I use low profile baitcast ?
1009182
I have a bait caster on this rod. I don't use it so much for casting but for slow drifting and trolling. I have not used it enough, but it seems to work ok.
1009183
As an armature angler this isn't exactly an easy question for me to answer. I can tell you I really like my Proton 5 and use it w/ an open face reel. It's a bit heavy duty & feels a little awkward with my low profile reel which I put on a Eagle Claw rod. I have a third closed face spinner on a Shakespeare telescoping rod. I recommend all 3 as they are inexpensive, reliable, sturdy, and fit comfortably in a backpack. This allows me to switch around poles maximizing the time for fishing minimizing time changing bait, working out snags, getting the line out of the trees, you know... The usual. All said and done the simple answer is... Yes, it'll work with any reel and I do highly recommend the product. As an armature angler this isn't exactly an easy question for me to answer. I can tell you I really like my Proton 5 and use it w/ an open face reel. It's a bit heavy duty & feels a little awkward with my low profile reel which I put on a Eagle Claw rod. I have a third closed face spinner on a Shakespeare telescoping rod. I recommend all 3 as they are inexpensive, reliable, sturdy, and fit comfortably in a backpack. This allows me to switch around poles maximizing the time for fishing minimizing time changing bait, working out snags, getting the line out of the trees, you know... The usual.... » Read More As an armature angler this isn't exactly an easy question for me to answer. I can tell you I really like my Proton 5 and use it w/ an open face reel. It's a bit heavy duty & feels a little awkward with my low profile reel which I put on a Eagle Claw rod. I have a third closed face spinner on a Shakespeare telescoping rod. I recommend all 3 as they are inexpensive, reliable, sturdy, and fit comfortably in a backpack. This allows me to switch around poles maximizing the time for fishing minimizing time changing bait, working out snags, getting the line out of the trees, you know... The usual. All said and done the simple answer is... Yes, it'll work with any reel and I do highly recommend the product. « Show Less
635751
No, but why? It is what it is. Has worked fine for me, with Spinner and bull sharks up to 7 feet, using 30lb braid, so the drag was used a LOT!. It's a giant surf reel, great because you can cast 30+ lb braid line, or 30lb mono, and is meant for surf catches. You aren't gonna use it for trolling or live baiting sailfish or kingfish offshore, so why the carbon drag?
1814108
It's designed to tie to your line and cast it out, buttttttt it has not worked past about 10 feet out for me and when I'm fishing with a bobber like this I cast out quite a ways, I have been using it with my small aluminum boat and it works fine.
941600
This reel is what is commonly referred to as a Left handed reel!!! The reel is "handed" by which ever side the handle is on when in position on the rod It is becoming more and more popular with people who are Right handed, as are well over 95% of the country. for the ability to keep the rod in your master hand the entire time you are fishing, and not have to cast, then change hands to reel, , then change hands to cast again!!! people have becum used to cranking with their left hand because of the popularity of open-faced spinning reels, which basically all come with the handle on the left side, thou the great majority, if not all, have the ability to easily change the handle from one side to the other!!! Best of luck, and Make sure you leave a few for me!!! Regards, Jim
240471
I use Daiwa electric reel for deep ocean rock cods fishing, so I would know. Sorry! But it's fit perfectly for my need.
290272
The Zebco 202 is a "push button" caster - in my case, perfect for a two year old new fisherman
391078
They can, but your rod/reel will be upside down. (Meaning, the reel will have to be on top, so you'd have to crank with the wrong hand.) I've found Scotty's "Baitcaster" rod holder to be better for spinning gear. It has an indentation for your reel at the bottom.
353089
I could not find any information on my SA #7-8 fly rod, but it casts like my Grey's #7 and #8 fly rods. Medium mid section with a fast tip for easier cast-ability.
1521422
Yes That is a casting rod, for casting reels. All the guides on a spinning rod are larger. The spinning rod description include the word spinning.
2149427
No. This is not a "baitcaster". It is meant for bottom fishing off of a boat or pier, or trolling off a boat.
565247
Honestly I didn't use these reels for casting. I primarily used these reels for trolling lake salmon.
902491
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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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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No... Matter of fact no baitcaster does. Most people that are going to spool with 30 lb line are usually talking about braid not mono. If you do spool with 30 pound mono you will get less yardage then you would you get with 12 pound. It all boils down what you plan to use this reel for A 7.1:1 Gear ratio reel is usually used for topwater I personally use it for poppers and walk the dog baits and I spool up with 15 pound mono but If your talking about frogs you may want to use 30-50 pound braid with a mono backing!
1819537
Nope, depending on what you're going after as to the pound test. The rod is light so you can't use a heavy line and target heavy (15lb. +) fish. I put 16 lb. test mono. and getting good results. Much heavier than that you're going to get a real reduction in casting distance and more rig shift with the current.
275177
A spincast reel uses the same type of rod that a baitcasting reel uses. A 6ft. Shakespeare Ugly Stik casting rod is a common rod. I purchased mine from Wal-Mart. If you can't find one there then try Shakespeare's website (they sell Shakespeare products online).
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it depends on your reel model and line rating you want to use. Info is readily available on Pflueger website or Amazon.