Sir Shamsalot Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 What's your favorite do all reel for a heavy action rod and why? I doing homework for 7' 4" HF that I'd like to flip, pitch, cast, and occasionally cast. I'm not really looking for something that will cast into the stratosphere. Just a decent cast that will add to swimjig usage. I'm also considering reel weight for sensitivity, and drag power for hook sets. Quote
Finessegenics Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 The Curado K is a good workhorse reel Quote
Hudson McLean Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 I've got a Lews Super Duty G that i use for that exact thing. Ive got the 8:1 gear ratio reel, which comes with a flipping switch to make short flips a lot quicker, as you don't have to engage the drag by reeling. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 18, 2021 Super User Posted January 18, 2021 Different reels for different purposes. I have a 7'5" Kistler Pitching Stick (the blue telescopic one) that is on the heavy side of MH. I use this rod for my bubba drop shot fishing. I've got an older ( purchased 2004-2005 ? maybe probably) 50 size Calcutta Round reel. It handles 20 lb Abrazx fine. You're never really casting, more often just an underhand pitch, 30 feet max. I had this reel cleaned & tuned last winter and it is sweet. Other reels in the suitable for heavy action rigs are a Curado 300 ( A-rigs & bit swim baits ) This reel really doesn't see alot of use, but at the time I thought I wanted one and they were hard to come by and when I saw it in Cabelas shortly after the BPS purchase, I just bought it, more or less on a whim. The reel I use all the time for throwing frogs in the slop, something I'll do several times each summer, is a Calcutta TEGT ( the 11 ball bearing model ). This used to be my worm/jig fishing reel but it is pretty heavy so for worms & jigs I went to a reel that weighed less. But for throwing frogs, this reel is great. It handles 65 lb braid great, throws as far as I need and I'm pretty sure any rod will break before the reel does. I'm pretty sure other companies make reels that would work for heavy action rods, but I wouldn't know because for the most part I'm a Shimano guy. 1 Quote
Shimano_1 Posted January 18, 2021 Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Finessegenics said: The Curado K is a good workhorse reel X2. Mayhe not the best at anything but very versatile and tough. Lews tournament pro lfs reels are pretty slick as well Quote
NathanDLTH Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 Bantamn MGL w/ 96mm handle from Metanium or a Zillion HD would be a runner up Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 19, 2021 Super User Posted January 19, 2021 When I use a heavy rod, I'm thinking punching or reeling in a lot of weight. I have an Abu Garcia 5600 C3 on my heavy rod. 2 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 19, 2021 Super User Posted January 19, 2021 Shimano Conquest 100 Quote
MiceNReets Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 I really enjoy my Zillion HD 1520 for my heavy set up. ?? Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 20, 2021 Super User Posted January 20, 2021 Shimano Antares 12. 1 Quote
Ben77 Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 11:53 AM, Shimano_1 said: X2. Mayhe not the best at anything but very versatile and tough. Lews tournament pro lfs reels are pretty slick as well X2 Quote
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