Favorite Rod/Reel For West Coast flats fishing
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:49 pm
First, I just want to say I realize that this isn't a fishing report and probably would be better suited to the General Forum but I'm specifically interested in hearing about the type of equipment folks in this area use.
Next, I do realize that this type of thread has been done before, but I think this is the type of info that new comers to the forum are looking for not to mention I personally find it interesting.
Finally, I would like to ask that no one slams someone else's choice. While I realize that is certainly your prerogative, I am specifically asking about YOUR favorite not what you think about the guys that replied before you. (i.e. I wouldn't be caught dead using that piece of crap xyz reel, they used to be good but have gone to crap.) That being said, try hard to avoid being a ...well you know.
As for me, I use primarily FH-FJ and CI Stradic 3000 and 4000 reels. Most are loaded with 15 or 20lb slick 8 braided line to which I attach a 20-30lb Fluorocarbon leader. I have several St. Croix rods, a TFO and a Teramar that I use predominately. Most are medium light, though some are medium with fast tips ( I have to give them the whip test before I buy). They are all in the 7 to 71/2 foot range. I fish top water much more than any thing else normally targeting reds but happy with the trout and occasional Snook by catch.
Please share your personal favorites.
Next, I do realize that this type of thread has been done before, but I think this is the type of info that new comers to the forum are looking for not to mention I personally find it interesting.
Finally, I would like to ask that no one slams someone else's choice. While I realize that is certainly your prerogative, I am specifically asking about YOUR favorite not what you think about the guys that replied before you. (i.e. I wouldn't be caught dead using that piece of crap xyz reel, they used to be good but have gone to crap.) That being said, try hard to avoid being a ...well you know.
As for me, I use primarily FH-FJ and CI Stradic 3000 and 4000 reels. Most are loaded with 15 or 20lb slick 8 braided line to which I attach a 20-30lb Fluorocarbon leader. I have several St. Croix rods, a TFO and a Teramar that I use predominately. Most are medium light, though some are medium with fast tips ( I have to give them the whip test before I buy). They are all in the 7 to 71/2 foot range. I fish top water much more than any thing else normally targeting reds but happy with the trout and occasional Snook by catch.
Please share your personal favorites.