Thread: Balancing a new rig

I ordered a 7ft rod from Bonehead and am now on the mission of finding the right reel. What go you guys using this rod prefer? Really don't care to try 4-5 reels before I find that balance.

I only use two reels, its either a Bass Pro Shops Extreme Spinning reel that costs $60.00 or I use the Pflueger President 6925. Love both of them.

Originally Posted by swollencrappie

I only use two reels, its either a Bass Pro Shops Extreme Spinning reel that costs $60.00 or I use the Pflueger President 6925. Love both of them.

Although I have others these are two of my favorite spinning reels as well. Like Cray said, the wide spool on the Extreme is great for casting. I do use baitcasting reels on longer poles and prefer to pitch or flip when I can.

Shimano stradic

Originally Posted by fishokla

Shimano stradic

Me too--Also last year bought a couple of Avocet ll G500ul by Mitchell. Have not got to use them much, but reviews were good. Approx. $36.00 ea.

I prefer a small, light reel because it won't be holding much line. I use the Bass Pro Crappie Maxx. $19.99.

I have both and like both. I would take the rod to BassPro and hang a reel on it to check for balance. I like the Extreme because of the large spool for casting. Especially with light line. Feel both are very good quality reels.

I only use Shimano Reels for the last 15 yrs. I can honestly say I have never used either of the mentioned reels. Yesterday I traded a broken down reel at BP for a CarbonLite Extreme. It will be the first non Shimano used for like ever. I am a cast n dragger first and foremost so I like the Shimano reels with triggers like the spirex to eliminate unneeded moves. The jury is still out on the CarbonLite since I haven't used it yet......Ranger

Originally Posted by Ranger09

I only use Shimano Reels for the last 15 yrs. I can honestly say I have never used either of the mentioned reels. Yesterday I traded a broken down reel at BP for a CarbonLite Extreme. It will be the first non Shimano used for like ever. I am a cast n dragger first and foremost so I like the Shimano reels with triggers like the spirex to eliminate unneeded moves. The jury is still out on the CarbonLite since I haven't used it yet......Ranger

I tried one of the Carbonlite spinning reels last year. My initial impression was good but the drag malfunctioned soon after & I sent it back. Ended up buying another President. Those Pfluegers are hard to beat. IMO

Originally Posted by Ranger09

I only use Shimano Reels for the last 15 yrs. I can honestly say I have never used either of the mentioned reels. Yesterday I traded a broken down reel at BP for a CarbonLite Extreme. It will be the first non Shimano used for like ever. I am a cast n dragger first and foremost so I like the Shimano reels with triggers like the spirex to eliminate unneeded moves. The jury is still out on the CarbonLite since I haven't used it yet......Ranger

Ranger, did you ever have trouble with trigger on a spirex ?