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What reel for the FMJ?

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Title says it all. Just got it. It's probably going to be used as 1/2oz jig, heavier texas rigs, and light froggin rod. 

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As someone who is considering a FMJ......I'd use a JDM Zillion HD TW.    Perfect reel for that rod imho. 

Zillion, Met b, Bantam A...all solid choices

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Zillion TW HD

 

12 minutes ago, webertime said:

Zillion TW HD

 

Came here to post the same thing. 

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@lunkerboss923 Not sure if you own other P5's, but their trigger made my reel selection more important and different than other sticks because of the way I palm the reel.  In general, I'm in the jdm met, bantam, zillion, and zillion hd as the worthy choices for quality and value. 

 

scott

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I have a Daiwa Zillion SV TW 7:1. Will that work? I also have a Zillion HD she is on my Fury 795SB. Is the SV TW strong enough for light froggin?

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23 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Title says it all. Just got it. It's probably going to be used as 1/2oz jig, heavier texas rigs, and light froggin rod. 

I have a Bantam on my FMJ.  That rod (for me) has my best hooksets.  So much backbone with that easy to cast softer tip.   I use it for my 1/2 jigs -plus trailer and it’s fun to set the hook.   I feel like YouTube is watching!   I enjoy that armored tank feel of the Bantam on that rod.  
 

the same combo throws a weightless Deps poop bait like no other.  16lb flouro mostly but I can go down to 14. 

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