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Ive been fishing Niagara River (lower, queenston area), and Port Dalhouise. Ive gone out with my Brother and Dad all times, and we havent caught a thing, we've had some nice hits but never hooked into one. We mainly drift roe sacs, I usualy switch to spoons after getting bored of using roe sacs. We have seen people catch some steelies here and there but nothing impressive. I believe it was 2-3 weeks ago we went down to the Niagara River and it was just loaded with boats, but we only saw about 2-3 guys actualy hook into one. The Niagara river being famously known for its steelhead fishing doesnt seem to be producing this year.

Thx for the opinions guys Ive got my mind set on the premier/chronarch combo now;P. Ill be picking it up thursday ;D I cant wait. Im gunna test it out before I order a spool to see if I really need it or not.

Thats a good idea, but where would I find a Curado spool without buying a curado?. I didnt think they sold spools seperatley, because I was asking around at different tackle shops if they sold extra symetre spools and they said they dont do that kind of thing.

Ya , I guess if it comes down to I can spool with some braid to get more on the spool if needed. I was told the chronarch is brand new and has never been used, and the rod is in excellent condition. I think I might go with the chronarch, since I already have a Daiwa Procaster 6+1 on an avid AC68MXF. I was also thinking about putting the chronarch on the avid and the daiwa on the premier.

Oops my mistake, that reel doesnt come in left hand retrieve but the Revo SX does:P $149.99

Abu Garcia Revo SC sounds like a good choice, it has your 7.1:1 gear ratio you are looking for. Also, the revo's seem to be a favorite on these forums

I found these reels being sold locally, and I have researched them both but I need some opinions. Im not sure if im too keen on the fact that the 51MG has a small spool :-/ (think its like 14/90), do you think the line capacity is such a big deal? :-? Id like to know your opinions on what reel you would choose. I can get the chronarch paired with a St croix premier 6'6" MF for $225 canadian, and most likely less with the curado. Thx again:P

Haha that happens to me everytime I go out, but for me its usualy followed by cursing and swearing. ;D How about when the line catches your finger on the cast, usualy ends up in a tree for me. :-/

I sent him a message on facebook asking him to tell me the model of it and if he can find a pic on google or sumthing. Im kinda of hoping its not a round baitcast, but if the price is right I might scoop it up if it is a round. Im also looking at a brand new chronarch mg with a st croix premier for $225 canadian, you guys think I should scoop that up? sounds like an awesome deal

Whats the difference between a Rapala from wal-mart or a Rapala from BPS? :-?. Maybe the price, in wal-marts favour that is

My friend has an Abu Garcia baitcaster that he bought for $250ca 5 years ago . He is willing to sell it to me, I dont know what model it is or anything. I was just wondering how good they were back then, especially a $250 one? :-? If possible could someone link me to some pics of AG BC reels from that era? or maybe have an idea of what model it is according to the price? : Thx

Ya, I saw that they were having a sale from another post. I looked into it and unfortunately they dont ship to canada >, because with how the american and canadian dollar are now, I would be paying pretty much the same price:P

I actualy have an avid:P AC68MXF to be specific. I was lookin for something a little bit cheaper, im in Ontario Canada so it cost me around 190-200 for the avid. Im also the kind of person who likes to try other options that are out there. Ive herd good things about Gloomis and Shimano rods, so I figured Id get some opinions before I buy either of them.

I was actualy looking at the shimano rods, mainly the compre and crucial but didnt think they would be better than the gloomis'.

I am on a budget but I can afford the GL3, but if I dont have to I dont wanna pay the extra money. So Id rather not spend the money on the GL3 if the GL2 is a pretty good rod compared to the GL3

Im looking to buy a new rod, and I was looking at the GL2 and GL3. My question is, is there a big difference between these 2 rods and is it worth the price difference?

I was actualy looking for Yo-zuri when I bought my new reel but the BPS in toronto didnt have it > BUT I recently found a tackle store that carries it, so when I respool im gunna try it out.

Sufix Siege, my new favourite mono. Incredible knot strength and is tuff as all hell. I recently got a snag with it (14lb) and I had a hard time breaking it off. Very smooth casting also. Thats my opinion.

All seems like excellent advice, thx guys, ill keep all this in mind next time I go practice in the backyard:P. What Ive noticed is that Dabesfishn says use ur wrists, Raul, you said just forearm and the page i read that reelmech posted said whole arm motion I believe? It seems like those 3 are a personal preference?. I was thinking of watching some fishing videos where baitcasters are used. I guess Ill just have to practice, practice, practice, Im a pretty quick learner and also a very determined person:P:P Thx again guys

Now is that for a backhand cast or a forehand cast?? or both?... so basicaly its an arm and wrist motion, not shoulder/whole body motion like with spinning?

So I recently bought a Daiwa Procaster 100HL and a St Croix AC68MXF, and its my first baitcast setup Ive been fishing spinning pretty much all my life. So ive took it out to the water a few times, and for the life of me I cant cast where I want. It always goes to the side when I cast backhand/forehand >, I have a hell of a time casting it strait out infront of me :-? Is there any tips or tricks that I may be missing here?? maybe things that u would do different from casting a spinning rig? Any advice is very much appreciated

Well, I got back from BPS yesterday but I didnt buy the Pflueger Pres. Instead I bought a Daiwa Procaster 100HL, which is my first baitcaster I thought id try something different. Unfortunately I have to wait till next week to make the trip to buy my St Croix Avid , which I decided on and I cant wait to try it out Thx for the input guys

I'm going to be purchasing a new spinning set up soon, I'm actualy going to BPS tomorrow and will be getting a Pflueger President. The 2 rods I am contemplating between are the St Croix Avid and the Gloomis GL2, the GL2 is a little bit cheaper but Ive never actualy picked up a GL2. I would just like to know your opinions one these 2 rods.

Could it be an older model?, I know stores like wal-mart/canadian tire(for us canadians:P) tend to carry older models of reels and rods.

I ended up getting the Sedona 2500, I couldnt go any higher because my grandma gave me 70$, to buy something with so I have something to open at her house. SO I got the sedona with both spools spooled.