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[millerp]

Hello everyone, Took me awhile to figure out the domain name .

Well just to try and keep it simple here is my question. I have a Shimano Citica CI201I on a St Croix pistol grip 5foot-6inch med power fast action rod and a Lewsspeedspool ssg1hl on a telloscopic 7ft 6 bionic blade, which reel is the better and should I swap them around ?

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

What are you trying to accomplish with each setup?

[millerp]

Best casting Distance

[TylerT123]

6 minutes ago, millerp said:

Best casting Distance

That’s achieved with the rod. Longer rod, more distance. More weight, more distance. The reel plays a small part. The higher end of your lure rating will cast best.

 

I’d choose whichever feels best to you.

[millerp]

your opinion  what reel is better? I also have a St Croix avidx med power 7 foot fast action that needs a baitcaster  reel  for small spinners and top water, basically all around. Mind I'm shooting for distance. I here the lighter the spool the better

[nascar2428]

I would put the Lews with the Avidx.

[millerp]

Well then that leaves me with a telloscopic 7ft 6 bionic blade med heavy fast action with out a reel. 

I really thank you all for all of  the replies.

[Glenn]

It's common for folks new to baitcasters to focus on distance.  But in order to gain distance, one has to focus on fundamentals. 

 

It's like when you're first throwing a football.  You won't be able to throw a perfect spiral 70 yards downfield unless you have the fundamentals down pat.

 

To that end, here's your path to casting long distances:

 

 

[millerp]

Thank you all

One more thing I need to know what reel should go on the right rod please help match this up and tell me how you would fish them '

Reels

1- Curado cu71 hg 7.2:1

2-curado 201k 6.3:1

3-citica201 6.3:1

 

Rods

1-EX6 852C JWR Med x fast 7-1

2-Stcroix PC56MF

3-AVIDX AXC70MF

 

Also have a Lewsspeedspool ssg1hl

 

thinking about using the EX6 852C JWR Med x fast 7-1 for light weight such as ned rigs and worms

Edited February 20, 2018 by millerp