What Reel To Buy?

[Capt Rick Hiott]

Hey D,,,,Lets start from the top.

What kind of fishing are you doing? From a boat, pier or surf?

And what kind of fish are you going after?

Rear drag reels SUK!

[DFreedom]

Honestly Capt. Rick I don't usually target specific fish as I don't have enough skill or experience to do so. I will use a bottom rig or popper and just about all of my fishing is inshore from a boat. My fishing skills are pretty weak and I know better gear won't help that but I gotta start somewhere. I have heard that front drag reels are generally better so i will stay away from rear drag

[DFreedom]

Honestly Capt. Rick I don't usually target specific fish as I don't have enough skill or experience to do so. I do rig for attempts at flounder, trout or reds, using a bottom (carolina) rig or popper and just about all of my fishing is inshore from a boat. My fishing skills are pretty weak and I know better gear won't help that but I gotta start somewhere. I have heard that front drag reels are generally better so i will stay away from rear drag

[DFreedom]

Honestly Capt. Rick I don't usually target specific fish as I don't have enough skill or experience to do so. I do rig for attempts at flounder, trout or reds, using a bottom (carolina) rig or popper and just about all of my fishing is inshore from a boat. My fishing skills are pretty weak and I know better gear won't help that but I gotta start somewhere. I have heard that front drag reels are generally better so i will stay away from rear drag

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I use the Ugly Stick Custom inshore rods,

http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/index_rods.html

and the Pflueger Medalist 7040 spinning reels with 20lb spiderwire braid.

http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/products/products.php?p=10

This set-up will handle red drum up to 35" long with no problem.

Edited August 20, 2009 by Capt Rick Hiott

[DFreedom]

Thanks Capt. I appreciate the info.