01-04-2016, 09:13 PM
I was actually ice fishing on December 27th in Island Lake in Minnesota with Brian "Bro" Brosdahl. Using that very rod /reel combo as well as his other combo.
While I can see the benefits of fishing with that combo....I am not a fan of the in-line reel. I thought I would love it. But turns out that my personal preference is a regular spinning reel.
One thing I didn't realize until I used it as that the side of the reel is open....which allows you to turn the reel sideways (handle up) and the line will free-spool off as your lure is going down the hole. You don't have to pull out line or open a bail. So I thought that was pretty cool.
I have purchased over 100 different rods and reels from $9 to $119. Some I like for different reasons that others. Some were bought in bulk to use for Scouts, groups, office party, etc.
After using high end and low end...my favorite combos run between $39 and $79.
I have a White Noise from 13 Fishing that is awesome. Also some of the Dave Genz blue series around $59 is pretty sweet.
I actually bought an inline reel (not the bro series) and never used it because although it says it works right hand or left hand....it doesn't do what I want it to (right hand it reels backwards, left hand reels forwards) I want it to reel right hand forwards.
If you are interested in I'll sell it for a pretty good price.
That said - one of my favorite rods I am using right now is the Bro Series 28in ML. It works for everything. Perch/Bluegill to the Walleye and the 33 in Northern Pike I caught on it last week. Love that rod. $59 at FishUSA or avail at Cabelas.
Bro knows his stuff. It was awesome to spend the day with him.
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While I can see the benefits of fishing with that combo....I am not a fan of the in-line reel. I thought I would love it. But turns out that my personal preference is a regular spinning reel.
One thing I didn't realize until I used it as that the side of the reel is open....which allows you to turn the reel sideways (handle up) and the line will free-spool off as your lure is going down the hole. You don't have to pull out line or open a bail. So I thought that was pretty cool.
I have purchased over 100 different rods and reels from $9 to $119. Some I like for different reasons that others. Some were bought in bulk to use for Scouts, groups, office party, etc.
After using high end and low end...my favorite combos run between $39 and $79.
I have a White Noise from 13 Fishing that is awesome. Also some of the Dave Genz blue series around $59 is pretty sweet.
I actually bought an inline reel (not the bro series) and never used it because although it says it works right hand or left hand....it doesn't do what I want it to (right hand it reels backwards, left hand reels forwards) I want it to reel right hand forwards.
If you are interested in I'll sell it for a pretty good price.
That said - one of my favorite rods I am using right now is the Bro Series 28in ML. It works for everything. Perch/Bluegill to the Walleye and the 33 in Northern Pike I caught on it last week. Love that rod. $59 at FishUSA or avail at Cabelas.
Bro knows his stuff. It was awesome to spend the day with him.
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