#7714, "New Cat and Striper Setup" Wed Jan-15-03 11:21 AM by marcsee
I need suggestions and opinions what rod and reel to buy for cats and stripers. I want a new setup for the 2003 season. I only have 200 dollars to spend (I'm a married man with three kids at home). .Thanks
#7743, "RE: New Cat and Striper Setup" In response to Reply # 1
I dont know exactly what you guys are looking for but I just got this rod for messing around. Its only 29.99 and looks like it could handle almost anything. http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=44305&hvarSearchValue2=130&hvarSearchValue3=088&hvarSearchValue4=00&hvarTarget=search
#7837, "RE: New Cat and Striper Setup" In response to Reply # 3
thanks for the help but what about a spinning reel & rod? I do like Shimano. Which type of reel would be best and is there a difference or just preference? (as far as other types of reels...) Thanks
#7849, "RE: New Cat and Striper Setup" In response to Reply # 4
go and check out the okuma reels. really nice reels and great prices for the good quality of reels they are. dont know where you live at but i know in san jose/south bay area reeds and coyote bait sell them and you can check them out before committing to a purchase. good luck, tim
#7851, "RE: New Cat and Striper Setup" In response to Reply # 5
As of today, I don't have a problem with Shimano spinning reels (a baitrunner would be my first choice). I would consider the Abu Garcia baitcaster but I'm a novice and don't want to spend a lot of time learning how to fish it.