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kunafloatSun Aug-21-11 04:21 PM
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#18212, "Frog Reel"


          

Hey Guys I am looking for some advice. I want to put together a rod that I can use for punching or frog fishing in heavy cover. I know the Curado is great reel, but it's a bit out of my budget. So I am thinking about the Citica. Shimano is apparently remodeling a lot of these reels so I found the current Citica 200E on sale for $100. Does this seem like a durable enough reel to spool on braid and fish in the heavy stuff Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Jim

  

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NicoMon Aug-22-11 11:26 AM
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#18213, "RE: Frog Reel"
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The Citica should be fine. I think having a super smooth, solid reel mostly comes into play with baits like a spinnerbait or crankbait where you have to feel the bait through the reel handle. Frogs and punching you're pretty much just storing line.

  

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swimbaitTue Aug-23-11 08:07 AM
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#18214, "RE: Frog Reel"
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Get the highest gear ratio possible. You want to be able to pick up line super fast when punching and frogging. It makes working a frog a lot easier.

  

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kunafloatMon Aug-29-11 01:58 PM
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#18215, "RE: Frog Reel"
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Thanks alot for the advice. I ended up getting a Citica online at Gander Mt for $100 and a great deal on a Crucial at Walton's Pond; another $100. Can't wait to try it out.

  

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