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[Deadeye-1]

Ok it's not everyday you get to play with different set up outfits to see how they do, but that is what I have had the opportunity to do lately. When they started sending in some better rated equipment into our department we set up a few and took them outside to throw.

Here are three. To keep it fair all were set up with Original Stren 12 lb Mono, with a 3/8 oz crankbait (with the hooks removed).

#1

Skeet Reese Signature Series. Reel by Victory (79.99), 7 ft Spinnerbait-Worm Rod (89.99) by Wright & McGill. Total cost $170

#2

KVD Signature Series. Reel (99,99) and 7 ft Medium Action Rod(139.00) by Quantium. Total cost $240

#3

Shimano Curado Reel (199.00) Falcon Bucco 7 ft Medium Action Rod (129.00). Total cost $$330


All three were adjusted for a smooth easy steady drop, with the braking system set to not allow backlash.

So in your opinon, Which of the three had the Best Distance and the Smoothest Casting, with the least amount of Effort?

I'll be back later to see your responces and reveal the answer!

[BrianinMD]

Easily #3

[LgMouthGambler]

Im gonna guess the Curado.

[Fontana Finesse Man]

My guess would be the skeet reese combo

[roadwarrior]

Well, this is a fun question, but most reels seem great right out of the box. "Time" is a better measure.
Regardless of the brand, a routine cleaning will generally make "new" better. Over time, design, engineering
and components take center stage. We all have our favorites, mine are Shimano.

[Stasher1]

I'm going to guess #1, but that's strictly due to the 'glass content of the rod and its inherent "whippy-ness".

[J Francho]

If you are testing the reels, then you should use the same rod. If you are testing the rods, then use the same reel. Or at least swap up the different permutations.

[LgMouthGambler]

If you are testing the reels, then you should use the same rod. If you are testing the rods, then use the same reel. Or at least swap up the different permutations.

Hes asking about the whole rig, not just the individual parts.

[J Francho]

Yes, and you'll get different results with different combinations. That's why you need to put the Skeet on every rod and test it before you can declare any distance winners.

[Mike__D]

I am going for number one, due to the parabolic bend of the rods.

Mike

[eyedabassman]

I too will vote number 1

[tmier]

Yes, and you'll get different results with different combinations. That's why you need to put the Skeet on every rod and test it before you can declare any distance winners.

He's right. You need a control variable to make a good decision on the best combo. Each rod loads the bait differently on the cast, and each reel will release/retrieve it differently.

[MaineBassFishin]

#3 also don't pay over $140 for the curado you can easily get them for that..

[Deadeye-1]

First I'd like to state that I am in no way promoting any Company, their prices or any Brand. Different dealers can and do charge different prices on the same equipment. One may charge $90 for reel X, while another charges $110 or $75 for the same reel. The only reason prices were included were to give total costs of the outfits used in this experiment at the location it was done.

Second, I agree that you do not have to have like branded reel & rod combos to acheive the best results. I have many combos that are made up of different manufactures, because they work the best that way for me.

The reason we paired the Signature Series Reel & Rods was that in both cases Skeet Reese and KVD not only put their name on it, but use it themselves. Not sure about KVD, but Skeet helped to design the ones that bear his name. So it was sort of a Signature Playoff, with the Shimano Curado (known and respected quality reel) and the Falcon (known and respected quality rod) thrown in for good measure.

Hey this was OUR Experiment, if you want to do one and ask what people think about it, by all means go ahead

Anyway, I'll let a few more weigh in their choice then I'll reveal what we found in ours.

[Packard]

#2 is my guess