TonyD2001 Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Hey everyone, I have a general newbie question here so bear with me. I took a quick trip to Sports Authority at lunch and to my surprise I found a Pflueger rod/reel (6740) combo on the clearance rack for 49.99. Now I know the reel is great for the money (this is now the best reel I own) but are the Pfueger rods any good? It says its a medium, 7', 1 piece, IM8 graphite. Should I upgrade the rod? I will use this rod for pretty much everything, so I dont have the time or want to really lug around multiple rods/reels. Also, I have Power Pro 30#/8 phantom red color braid that I was thinking of spooling up and using it with a Seaguars 30# flouro leader. I will be fishing mostly senko's and soft plastics and a few crankbaits. Should I use the braid or should I just use mono/floro? Sorry for all the questions. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 27, 2009 Super User Posted March 27, 2009 Stay with rod, can't find an Im 8 any cheaper at least for now, I'm sure it will be fine. Is that a trion reel? I think it's a 39.95 reel so you got the rod for 10 bucks, decent enough of a deal. I think 30 # braid may be too heavy for general use, but's doable. I always use a leader, but it's a personal choice. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 I think 30 # braid may be too heavy for general use, but's doable. I always use a leader, but it's a personal choice. I have a Symetre 3500 spooled with 30# PowerPro that I use for jigs, soft plastics, and the occasional spinnerbait. No problems at all. It's the same diameter as the 8# mono I had been using. Quote
I.rar Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 i got the same combo. at the time sports authority had it for $59.xx but i had a $10 off coupon. love the reel , havnt used the rod yet but it seems to be good , especially for the money. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 27, 2009 Super User Posted March 27, 2009 Stay with rod, can't find an Im 8 any cheaper at least for now, I'm sure it will be fine.Is that a trion reel? I think it's a 39.95 reel so you got the rod for 10 bucks, decent enough of a deal. I think 30 # braid may be too heavy for general use, but's doable. I always use a leader, but it's a personal choice. 6740 is a President....if that's the case then you would get a free rod...I love my President 6740 Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 27, 2009 Super User Posted March 27, 2009 ....and save like 10 bucks on the reel Quote
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