Derek Trepanier

Aye. I got lucky. I went in to look at the reel so I could sob and my LFS owner said he would throw in an old tv that he had. The reel I've settled on is the Pfleuger Supreme XT. Its a little cheaper and according to my LFS good quality. I'll keep my eye out for a deal in the future for the stradic but for now I'm gonna take his word since he's treated me so well and hasn't led me astray. I'm hoping its not too too much of a downgrade from the stradic but at the end of the day I think I'll have two different competent reels which give me that smoothness and light weight I desire. The Supreme XT has received great reviews and I'm excited. Thanks for all your help everyone. I'm moving from a Berkley Gorilla Stick to this one and I can't even comprehend the difference now. I can feel everything. (especially those snags lol) Can't wait to catch a fish!

Well, a curveball has been thrown in my plans but I'm making the best of it; my St. Croix never got delivered to my lfp and my television blew up. Happy wife Happy life. So now I'm looking at a rod/reel combo available at my closest Bass Pro Shops. Shimano Stradic FK/Bass Pros Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite Spinning Rod and Reel Combo http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Stradic-FK/Bass-Pros-Shops-Johnny-Morris-CarbonLite-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combo/product/2259617/ I don't see any reviews though, has anyone tried this?

I'm definitely leaning that way. I popped into the local fish store today and inquired about the Pfleuger Supreme XT. I'm going to get the model 35 which says it supports up to size 14 braid. Now the rod I ordered is just a medium but its St. Croix and I heard their power ratings are a little on the heavier side. Its line weight is rated 6lbs-12lbs. My question is can I get away with a size 15lbs braid on this reel even though the specifications are limited to size 14lbs braid? Is it okay that my line will be 3lbs heavier than my medium St.Croix rod is rated for? Its just a little bit and you can get some big fish around here. My gut tells me I should take this guy's advice and I'm worrying for nothing. But I want to make sure since this is a really big purchase and I don't want to mess it up.

That's what I'm looking for. I went for the rod for the lifetime warranty. I only fish an old spinning rod that I've had since I was a kid and wanted a guarantee for durability. I can't imagine getting another rod for a very long time and routinely fish for walleye, bass, panfish (the occasionally-lucky-accidental pike / small muskeye, and rainbow); basically for whatever is available and running along the Canadian shore of the St.Clair river. The waters really clear here but the deep current can be strong in some places. To fish I'm mostly learning to jig, bottom bounce with Erie Dearies and worms. I will try a spoon or a Mepps from time to time. And now and then I'll use a plastic but have never had any luck with them. I'm definitely a newbie and have lots to learn. There's a technique around here called whipping that I'd love to try. I really want to learn about catching trout too. I need lots of practice with rigs and want to keep everything as simple as possible though. I'm really glad this site is here. But I'm definitely learning toward the Pfleuger now. Its $50 cheaper than the Diawa and I think I'd like to actually try the bells and whistles. My Quantum, for example, has the drag placed at the back and I've never tried one placed at the front. But I'll definitely rely on the feel and try them both out before I reach a decision. My local fish store recommends I use 15 braid and says the rod can handle it. He's given me good advice in the past and I trust him. Thank you all so much!

Thank you all so much! My rod comes in in a couple of weeks and I'll definitely try em both on to see which fit I like. This is the first time I've upgraded my equipment and I'm so bloody excited.. it feels like Christmas lol. It is definitely for a spinning setup, its so windy where I am that it'd be nightmarish for me to learn a baitcaster. Thanks again everyone!!!

Hi all I've been lurking for quite a while here and am somewhat new to fishing gear. I've reached a point where I'm upgrading my 6.5 foot IM6 gorilla stick / Quantum Snapshot LS to a new setup. I ordered a 7ft Legend Extreme Medium Fast rod. I am looking at 2 very different reels. The reliable Diawa SS Tournament or the new Pfleuger Supreme. I'm mostly jigging, spooning, and spinbaiting. Does anyone have any input that could help make this decision easier?