Reel Help

[HopDevvil814]

Hello All,

 

I'm looking to make a new setup for fishing on my kayak. Currently I have a spinning setup and would like to get a casting all purpose setup, until I get some more setups. I just picked up an Okuma TCS-C-691MH Scott Martin Signature TCS Casting Rod. Since I want this to be an all purpose setup I am not sure what gear ratio to get. I am kind of thinking a 7:3:1 might do the job, but want to see what you guys think. Also what kind of line should I run?

 

Thanks

[J Francho]

That's an awesome all purpose rod for kayak bassin'.  I have one, and love it.  I'm using a slightly slower reel, but a 7:1 willwork fine.  12-15# fluoro or copolymer would be your best all purpose bet for that rig.

[HopDevvil814]

Thanks for the feedback! Maybe I'll go with something slower, either way should be good.

[new2BC4bass]

to the forum.

 

If you've been following threads for the past week or so, then you know the Quantum Icon ($120 reel) has been discontinued and can be found at great prices.  You would also have read that this reel has features not found on more popular reels until reaching the $200-$250 price.  Check for PhishLI posts.  RH 7.0:1 (HPT) can be had for $50 and the 6.3:1 (SPT) for $45.  I don't know how you can beat that deal.

 

I am fond of 12# mono or co-polymer.  Many good choices.

[OnthePotomac]

I am biased since I use all fast reels for my style fishing (8.0+).   If I was in a kayak I go with faster back, faster back out.

[HopDevvil814]

@new2BC4bass I haven't seen his post yet, but I will be looking now! Thanks for the heads up.

 

@OnthePotomac My next setups I am going to go with something faster for sure.

 

[new2BC4bass]

Read PhishLI posts.

 

 

Quote from GReb, "The Icon PT at $45 on eBay is best deal going in fishing." and "It’s just a solid reel for the money. Aluminum frame, quality drag, good brakes, smooth, powerful, and comfortable. Only downside is it weighs almost 8 ounces out of the box. But it fishes great"

[HopDevvil814]

@new2BC4bass Thank you for the replies. I pulled the trigger on a HPT, can't wait to try it out. I appreciate the help.

 

 

[new2BC4bass]

[HopDevvil814]

Any of you guys have suggestions like this for a 8.0+ reel?

[MN Fisher]

9 minutes ago, HopDevvil814 said:

Any of you guys have suggestions like this for a 8.0+ reel?

Fuego CT-XS - 8.1:1, aluminum frame, Magforce-Z braking system. I have one that I use for flip/pitch/punch/frogs and larger topwaters (WP-110, Super Spook, etc)

[J Francho]

16 minutes ago, HopDevvil814 said:

Any of you guys have suggestions like this for a 8.0+ reel?

This Zillion is 9:1.  Something like 41 IPT.  It was too fast for my use.