M mcyc Well-known member Joined Feb 3, 2010 Messages 123 Reaction score 0 Location Point PLeasant NJ May 21, 2011 #1 Has anyone used this reel with wire line for trolling? If so how do you like it and what would be a good rod in the 8 ft range to slap it on?
Has anyone used this reel with wire line for trolling? If so how do you like it and what would be a good rod in the 8 ft range to slap it on?
DaleH FOUNDER of Classic Parker Forum Joined Feb 16, 2006 Messages 4,659 Reaction score 46 Location Newbury, MA May 21, 2011 #2 Haven't tried that one, as I prefer the Penn narrow-width reel for wire, but I forget the model# offhand ...
Haven't tried that one, as I prefer the Penn narrow-width reel for wire, but I forget the model# offhand ...
B Bryan 2530 Well-known member Joined Mar 5, 2006 Messages 3,535 Reaction score 3 Location Westbrook CT May 22, 2011 #3 6/0 is a little big for snapping wire, 4/0 Senator with a metal spool would be a little better because of size and weight. As for a rod, best thing is to buy a rod built for wire with carbide guides and slow action to the blank. Your local tackle shop should be able to help you out.
6/0 is a little big for snapping wire, 4/0 Senator with a metal spool would be a little better because of size and weight. As for a rod, best thing is to buy a rod built for wire with carbide guides and slow action to the blank. Your local tackle shop should be able to help you out.
M mcyc Well-known member Joined Feb 3, 2010 Messages 123 Reaction score 0 Location Point PLeasant NJ May 22, 2011 #4 I wound up going with a Diawa sealine 400hw on a 8 ft tony maja bunker spoon series rod. Tested it out today worked well, good action. Too bad the baas weren't eating today. Despite all the bunker in the water.
I wound up going with a Diawa sealine 400hw on a 8 ft tony maja bunker spoon series rod. Tested it out today worked well, good action. Too bad the baas weren't eating today. Despite all the bunker in the water.