Yudo1

As far as reels, my preference is a 6.xx gear ratio, at least 90mm handle and either aluminum or magnesium frame (no plastic). A 6'6" rod is fine. It used to be considered a long rod back in the day. I have no experience with rods you are asking about.

Hello, I found this forum because I'm laid up after a knee surgery so I won't be fishing for a long time. I live near Pittsburgh and fish out of a kayak primarily. My favorite places are lake Arthur, Cross Creek, lake Wilhelm and presque isle. I'm hoping joining this forum will help during my recovery because I'm addicted to fishing.

I notice a difference on fluoro. For once, it's nice to have a product work as advertised. The only thing I don't understand is how you use it for lures?

I would think 15 copoly would be fine. I'd put the reel on a MH rod.

That's it. Thanks.

I use the Alberto because it so easy and strong. I've used the fg too and have had it unravel on me. I'm sure it was user error but it is a pain to tie. There is one knot I saw a video for that looked like a uni to improved clinch that looked good but I can't find the video. It was one of the pro's so if anyone knows what I'm talking about please post it.

When you say "finesse," how light are going? The lightest I go is 1/8 which requires a rod that can load that weight. Most manufacturers medium are too stiff. I use a klx finesse tube and worm rod rated 1/8-3/8 and a G Loomis imx cr721.

I've used my curado 51e for everything but deep cranking. It will do the job but I mainly use it for finesse. I have a shallow avail spool in mine.

I started with Lew's but made the switch to daiwa and shimano. I think Lew's makes some really good reels but just prefer daiwa/shimano. My buddy fishes Lew's exclusively. I'm not sure if he's just not tuning them in correctly but he backlashes a lot.