Rod/Reel Combo help?!?!?

Question

I know that it's all a matter of preference, but what do you think would be the best reel to accompany a St. Croix Tidemaster Inshore fishing rod?

Answer 1

I happen to like the Penn Live Liner series. Its a great spinning reel which has a secondary drag for fishing live bait. I'll throw out a baitfish on a circle hook and engage the secondary drag, then sit back and wait for that tell-tale sound, let the fish swim with it for a few seconds (till' I know its got it in its mouth) then flip the lever to the primary drag; the fish sets the hook on itself.

I've never had a problem with mine. They are pretty inexpensive too! Just find the one that suites the weight-class of your rod.

Answer 2

shimano or daiwa make perfect spinning reels I use fresh water models in saltwater bays and inlets and have for over forty years. I wash them down and clean them after each time on the water. once a year I break them all down and polish them up and lube the bearing and grease the drags. I change the line sometimes three times a year on some of them but what ever the case take your rod into the best display of reels go to every store you can and try them all on it! see what one is level when holding the rod right in front of the seat. balance is everything when fighting a fish and casting efficiancy too.Also look for line capacity for your targeted species you want to catch my God don't buy a100 yard 8 pound capacity if you are fishing for sharks (I hope you understand) I would also suggest a reel with two (graphite) spools so you can be prepared for a quick change should the bite go to a teethy kind of fish.

Answer 3

For Freshwater this one

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...

Saltwater this one

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...

i have both and both are the best i have used

Answer 4

the all star.. and abu garcia cardinal

there's the abu garcia ambassadeur  

Answer 5

garcia ult ea light