I have spent a season fishing with a 6.6 gsx2 ugly stick. It’s time to get a “reel” deal set up. I’m tired of losing fish, line and lures.
Im doing shore fishing on lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Im casting a lot in the bush so I need power, but I also want to get distance anywhere I want. Im planning to use braid and a flute leader. I’m using mostly drop shots, whacky with a senko, crank and spinner bait and everything else. The ugly stick just doesn’t seem to be that great for me anymore. I grew up using a bait caster for deep sea fishing so I’m comfortable with one, but everyone is telling me go with a spinning reel since I want distance.
For rods im looking at St.Croix - mojo, triumph or premier. Lews- TP1. Abu Garcia Veritas. I really love the way the veritas feels, but I hear things about the eyes not holding up.
For reels I looked at the plueger president cut and the abu Garcia revo revo x.
Im thinking 7ft to work around the shore and a 30,35 or 40 on the reel size.
Any direction or opinions would be appreciated!