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Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots

Fishing TackleFishing rods, reels, and line. What works best? What should I buy? What knots should I use?

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  1. If money was no object...

    trevor,
    • Super User
    • 38 replies
    • 3.9k views
    flippin and pitchin

  3. Shimano Scorpion Quickfire (Castaic 200SF)

    JFaro1,
    • Super User
    • 7 replies
    • 3.7k views
    dave

  4. First impressions on my new Dobyns Extreme

    -nick-,
    • Super User
    • 11 replies
    • 2.1k views
    fishinflip415

  5. braid for soft plastic swimaits

    set_the_hook,
    • Super User
    • 6 replies
    • 1.5k views
    OnthePotomac

  6. do number of guides matter on a rod?

    bassin is addicting,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 13.6k views
    Paul Roberts

  7. What's a good 12-17 pound line?

    noogai13,
    • Super User
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views
    firefightn15

  8. Stradic FI Series Handle Compatibility

    Feriil,
    • Super User
    • 1 reply
    • 653 views
    SirSnookalot

  9. reel maintenance

    lupe21,
    • Super User
    • 4 replies
    • 746 views
    lupe21

  10. .set up help for a rookie

    tjmaniac,
    • Super User
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Carrington

  11. Braid: leader or no leader ?

    tracker01,
    • Super User
    • 20 replies
    • 2k views
    jb7725

  12. Shimano Calais DC- anybody ever used one?

    nralover,
    • Super User
    • 8 replies
    • 1.6k views
    steezy

  13. What is your favorite rod ...

    rumbal,
    • Super User
    • 18 replies
    • 3.4k views
    VillePlacian

  14. Zillion 6.3:1 vs STX 6.4:1

    Craiger12,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Micro

  15. What makes a good flipping/pitching reel?

    nralover,
    • Super User
    • 17 replies
    • 4.9k views
    J Francho

  16. Gear ratios inside a reel

    fishin4ever,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 888 views
    NBR

  17. berkley max line

    santacruz,
    • 1 reply
    • 650 views
    kikstand454

  18. Daiwa Exceler Baitcast reel reviews?

    ib_of_the_damned,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 3.8k views
    Sherlock 60

  19. Using braid with Carrot stick.

    Jon1970,
    • Super User
    • 4 replies
    • 966 views
    SPEEDBEAD.

  20. Deals in the stores coming up?

    CG Angler,
    • Super User
    • 5 replies
    • 881 views
    KYntucky Warmouth

  21. Quantum Energy Pt Spinning rod

    Bassfisherman94,
    • 2 replies
    • 905 views
    kikstand454

  23. 7'3 H Vendetta- Anyone use it?

    -ebby-,
    • 4 replies
    • 867 views
    -ebby-

  24. Question about reel cleaning and one about "super tuning"

    mx495,
    • Super User
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views
    mx495

  25. Which Gear Ratio for 10' plus cranking - 5.2:1 or 4.7:1??

    Sherlock 60,
    • Super User
    • 36 replies
    • 8k views
    barroncooper

  26. Help with reel speed

    zelmo,
    • Super User
    • 6 replies
    • 813 views
    zelmo

  27. Gary Loomis is back in the rod building business....sort of....

    catchnm,
    • Super User
    • 12 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Cavfirst

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