Can someone please recommend an inexpensive reel (found on Amazon) for this rod, for a totally inexperienced fisherman?
1086506
Buy a mid level reel,Don't buy a cheep reel you wont like it. these little rods you will like though
1086507
A good old fashioned closed reel is perfect for someone new. My 10 year old son learned with a plain zebco and did very well. I hope that helps.
228089
None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both caught on the backside of heavy logs and frayed on the edge of the log. None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both... » Read More None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both caught on the backside of heavy logs and frayed on the edge of the log. « Show Less
1555342
im sorry but I do not have a good response for the rod&reel;, first time I put it in the water it broke, waste of money, it worked fine in my living room, lol
980125
It's a fly rod! Nice little small stream rod or even a boat rod. I really like the soft action. requires a longer stroke the the 'FAST" rods but it's smooth. Thinking about looking for a 3/4 wt
726665
it should be a spinning rod for these okuma spinning reels with large eyes starting at lower mid rod for casting, take a look at some more rods before you buy,be sure that you match them up for casting,if that bwc11022120 is a 12 foot surf rod you are ok, hope this helped you
1861553
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.
301348
I'm sorry I'm not going to be much help. I've only used these rods with standard reels.
1100744
I currently have a spinning reel attached to this rod. Although I have not yet tried it out, I do believe you could use a casting reel. The rod is primarily meant for deep sea fishing using trolling reels.
776021
The rod its amazing and the reel is much better yet. i recommend u to use a sufix 832 braid line whit it and u gonna fall in love of it. drag its nice aswell.if u want more info please ask.
1209265
For this reel you need a "spinning" style rod, Fenwick makes a good one but there are many brands that are good and will work.
1457021
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.
1371012
I am a beginner too and I bought the Penn Fierce 4000 and like it very much. I felt the 6000 would be too heavy for me to start with. The 6000 was recommended at: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-all-around-fishing-rod-and-reel-for-around-100/
2063763
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.
1687121
The rod is nice but the reel is junk. The wrapping your asking about I don't remember but I would not recommend the reel.
902489
If it's going to be used as a regular fishing rod, you can select any spinning reel, like Abu Garcia. If you also want to set it up as a fly fishing rod, (which is the cool thing about this), you would want to buy a Fly reel, already loaded with line.
1271233
I won't recommend it at all, the rod is ok but the reel? The line got tangled all over and it became useless.
1330688
Great value, easy to learn, well made. If its your first rod or only fish every now and then, I would say it will suit you.