Skip to content

Need Some Help On Matching Reels To Rods

Featured Replies

Hi all

Through the winter and this spring I have been buying rods and reels when I could find a bargain. Sometimes selection wasnt perfect but I am trying to build a decent collection of rods and reels.

Can some of you more experienced anglers take a look at my list below and make some suggestions on what reels would be best on what rods?

I really appreciate you input

Rods:

Skeet Reese

Finesse Worm/Fluke 7' Fast

Jerkbait/Topwater 6'8" Med Fast

Foorball Jig/Big Worm 7'2" Fast

Jig/worm 7' 2" Fast

Spinnerbait/Worm 7' Med Fast

Carrot Stix

CL TXPG731 MH-F-C 7'3"

Reels:

Shimano

Curado 200GS 5.5:1

Curado 200GS 6.5:1

Bass Pro

2x Pro Qualifier 7.1:1

1 Pro Qualifier 6.4:1

I know I need 1 more reel and will probably go with another PQ (open to suggestion on Ratio and what rod)

Thanks for all of your suggestions!

  • Author

These must not match up well....I knew piecing this together was not going to work out well.

  • Super User

Any one of those reels will be fine on any of the rods you have. If it were me I would buy a crankbait specific rod for the 5.5:1 Shimano, and then put the 7:1 on the jig/worm rods, and the rest on what ever rod they feel "right" on.

Any one of those reels will be fine on any of the rods you have. If it were me I would buy a crankbait specific rod for the 5.5:1 Shimano, and then put the 7:1 on the jig/worm rods, and the rest on what ever rod they feel "right" on.

x2

  • Author

Thanks Guys...I really appreciate your help!

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.