What type of rod should be used with this reel?
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I iuse a 7ft.ugly stick, medium strength. bought it at bass pro. I have tried others , but this one gives me great casting. Bass Pro $29.00
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GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just... » Read More GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML « Show Less
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Medium light to medium action rod rated for 10-20 lb or 15-30 lb should work great for 1/2 day or 3/4 day fishing. Tight lines.
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GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML
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Neither. It is a trolling rod, so it goes well with a trolling reel or a conventional reel.
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This is a baitcasting reel, the other is a spin cast or spinning. I don't what answers your looking for. But if I was fishing for pike and trout, I would go with a spinning reel.
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Any closed faced reel will work with this. I myself went with the Zebco 733 Platinum Spincast as it has all metal body and gears, right and left handed and tough while maintaining a decent price.
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The best I have found using is 3/32 rod with a red 2% throated tungsten. Hope this helps ..
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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.
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I think there are 3. Sizes if the Reel. The smallest model should be the right one for fishing crappies. .
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No it wont. You need to find a "Spinning rod" for this reel. I think they make an Ugly stick spinning rod though.
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You sound like you're new at this. Fishing is like life. How serious are you? Compared to monofilament line; fluoro is stiff and has a lot of memory, along with its invisibility. I wouldn't try to throw the best 12# size fluoro on a normal sized 40 spinning reel. Instead, stick with a good softer mono, like Berkley Trilene XL 12#, and use a fluoro leader.
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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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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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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.
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For me I have found that the best fit, feel, and the best response is using a 7' fast or extra fast rod. That's just me. Brand of rod is a personal preference thing......Daiwa or G-Loomis.
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I have several of these reels and use them for most of my fishing needs...I would use either the 8 or 10 pound reel...Not much difference on the reel-They are a tough breed.....Good fishing..
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I have the spinning rod, use it with a 4000 sustain for light salt water. Great rod for the size.
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Since 65lb braid is equivalent to 17lb mono, I would choose a reel that would be stout enough to hold a sufficient amount of 17-20 lb line and has a good drag response. The Opus would probably do well for occasional fishing. I use mine with a 7' cast rod and a 12' surf and it does fine. Handles reds well. I set a loose drag and tighten down to tire a larger fish before dragging it on shore.
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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.