Would this be good reel for catfish? and what rod/line would best work for them?
1475537
This reel was recommended by Catfish Edge as a good beginner reel for channel catfishing.
1475538
The drag is if I remember right 15# max and that should turn a cat if you play it right.I have mine spooled with berkley tracer braid in 20# test and i'm not worried about chasing cats at all in fact i'm planning a trip where that is all i'm going to fish for.As far as rod i'm going to go with a 8' or 9' rod when I order my new black max.
156861
If you are targeting heavier fish its a great rod. I fish mine with a senator 4/0 and it does great. It does not have much play in the tip, so for fish on the lower end it is a little stiff.
927870
I think you'd probably be okay. I've caught a lot of bass in the 4-5lb range and a few around 8 and I hooked into a 40"+ Tiger Muskie on a bass rig but wasn't able to boat it. Reel still works fine.
301060
Thats what I bought it for and it works great. As with anything used in salt water, be sure to rinse it good with clean water at the end of the day. I have thrown lures as heavy as 7ozs. and the rod performs well.
1683202
It will work just fine! Keep in mind what you are fishing for and always balance your rod/reel with each other...
648389
I have caught numerous walleyes with this reel along with 3' pike and bass with no problem.I use 20# berkley tracer braid and a 14# leader and have had no problems with the reel in fact I'm going to order another with a 9' rod for cats and larger fish that is how confident I am with this reel.
1534732
I have the spin cast and the closed face rods, they are so much fun, every fish feels big. I even caught an 8 to 10 lb. catfish on the spin rod, yes it bent double and still is fine. I put micro size reels on them fun "extra" fun.(splurged and bought expensive ultra fine line) It is cheap, but holds together. I suggest the spin open face as the most fun.
98760
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.
59899
The reel on this unit is not very good . I would not get it. If you are trying to catch big fish it will not be ver strong
648385
Is this good for walleye fishing......? I would say yes based on my experience fishing walleye and the equipment I have used. I will say, I have not used this reel on walleye so I cannot base this on fact only on what I know from experience. Having said that, this reel is made well and is well suited for that type of fishing. Mine are used in several different configurations on all types of fishing and I would not hesitate to fish walleye with any of my gear. If you are comfortable with your equipment, you will be comfortable with your results.....Fish On!
1251136
The hooks I bought where for catfish, if you are bass fishing and using live bait, worms or minnows just use a straight shank hook.
2187945
I have two of the 30's and use them for bass and other freshwater fish. They have worked for me and would recommend them. I would suggest that you use braided line with a florocarbon leader.
1683205
This ils a good reel for a 9 et fly rod. I have bern using ait on Atlantic salmon, small mouth bass and lake tout Wirth good success. Hope this help.
1711550
I use Power Pro Braided, It's smaller in Diameter and the 50lb test is great for Striper and Muskie. Don't forget a metal lead if your thinking about toothed fish though.
234860
I use 6 Lb test for trout and bass. Seems to work well, have had no issues with knotting or tangling. Love the reel very smooth and fast.
755545
great rod, put a micro spinning reel on it and have fun, I have caught large catfish , Bass and bream goes in your backpack, I have this one and a closed reel for my great nephew...he loves it.
866422
The rod will work, you will need 40 lb test line to maintain fish of 20 lb without breaking line. Graphite is a very strong material, pole has a medium flex. It depends on how you fish.