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Location: Chilton, WI | I just bought a 7' ML action rod for live bait rigging (Lindy and Roach rigs mainly) and a Shimano Sedona 2500. The reel seems a little too big for the rod so I'm thinking about returning it for a 1500. I'll be using 6 lb test most of the time so I don't think I really need all that line capacity. What are your thoughts on this and what size reel are you guys using on your rigging rods? This is my first rigging set-up so I really have no clue, I just took the guys advice at Gander. Previously I just used my jigging rod for rigging.
Edited by Scrap Iron 6/13/2005 8:55 PM
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Location: Arlington, WI | I personally like the size, feel, and balance of the 1500 series reels on my rig rods. I never have been a fan of the big reels, especially when dragging live bait rigs. If I am going to spend all day on the water, the last thing I want is to have to hold on to a big ol' reel all day. Most of the time I am sweep setting the hook while live bait rigging and the lighter 1500 series reels require less effort be exerted when setting the hook. I had concerns about line capacity on the smaller reels while using higher diameter floro line. To correct this problem I use a Daiwa Laguna 2000 Reel. It has the same body as my Laguna 1500 reels but the spool has a larger capacity for those bulkier floro lines.
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Location: Chilton, WI | Thanks for the info bdirks. I just got off the lake, tried it out and it really seams too heavy compared to my 6' jigging rods with the old Shimano Sedona 1000. I can't really see line capacity being an issue with the 1500 because I'll most likely use 6 lb test most of the time. |
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Location: Arlington, WI | This forum, and others like it, are great sources for info. Unfortunatley, I think there are more people that have had your experience at sporting goods stores. It seems to me that the best salespeople ask more questions, listen more, and talk less. You can always tell the B.S.'er in the group because they seem to be the loudest and most outspoken. Oddly enough, some of the best help I ever got from a fishing counter was in Wausau. Half of the counter staff at this store are current FLW Tour pros and they offered me the best advice, with the most options and the least amount of commentary. Not once did they ever mention their professional status. On the other hand, the guys handing out loads of manure are the same ones that let you know how many years they have been fishing and how great they are. Anyone see a pattern? Not to change topic, but add onto to what you mentioned before.
Good fishing,
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