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08-02-2012, 04:40 PM
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What is your favourite rod/reel setup!!!!
What is your favourite rod/reel setup and what type of fish do u target with it?!
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08-02-2012, 05:11 PM
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What is your favourite rod/reel setup and what type of fish do u target with it?!
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Of all the rods and reels I own, the one I would choose as a favorite is my 6' Quantum ultra-light spinning rod. I keep the reel spooled with 4lb mono, sometimes braid. Use it for and have caught many species of trout as well as grayling. Biggest fish I have landed with it is an 28" rainbow that I suspected would go around the 8lb mark. I like this setup so much I went and bought a similar rig in Shimano this spring and have yet to give it it`s maiden voyage.
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08-02-2012, 05:33 PM
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Of the 2 setups I own, my fav is my 5wt fly rod. Try to target trout with it.
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Fishing totals for 2012
Fly Fishing. Spin Fishing
Rainbow Trout x 3, Northern Pike x 2
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08-02-2012, 06:08 PM
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oddly, my fave overall do every thing outfit. a 7 wt fenwick highlander. teamed with a shimano senna (ice fishing reel) spooled with 4-6 lb line . pike,walleye trout, perch, char all have fallen to the mighty fly /spin combo.
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08-02-2012, 06:31 PM
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Rod and reel I use the most and probably my fav is my 7'10" Quantum KVD Tour topped by the Quantum KVD Tour Baitcast reel. Thing will heave a crankbait a long ways and hence why I like it.
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08-02-2012, 06:43 PM
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Shimano Calcutta
Bass pro nitro flipping Stick 7'11
Power pro line 65lb
Or my glass rod either my heavy or micro light. 
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08-02-2012, 06:46 PM
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6'6 abu garcia veritas rod and diawa strikeforce bait caster with 20lb sufix 832. can cast a half mile
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08-02-2012, 06:54 PM
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25 year old Berkely "Phaser" 7' light rod, with small Shimano of the same vintage, spooled with 4-6' line. Great for any stream fishing - whether one needs long casts with a "wet fly" and split shot or clear bobber and dry (for trout) or just pocket fishing a little brook. Equally great for jigging for walleye - straight down or casting small jigs and bait or tails. Super sensitive tip for hook sets. Great overall strength and spring for the big ones. And. obviously, unbelievably durable, after all it has been through. My only combo that is never lent to my sons or anyone else. I've caught every available species, in every environment, with this outfit - no repairs or serious maintenance to date.
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08-02-2012, 07:52 PM
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Although its defanitely not my best rod here is my favorite, 7' uglystick light with a daiwa BG 15 reel. Just a real workhorse with a whole lota mojo. I do everything with it except jig for walleye and fish for trout. About the only two things that the more expencive rods do better.
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Pike: 7' Quantum Encore Northern Series, Med-Heavy with a Shimano Citica baitcaster reel.
Walleye: 6'6" Abu Garcia Veritas, Med, with a Quantum plazma spinning reel.
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08-02-2012, 08:53 PM
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Redddington Crosswater 9ft 5wt rod with a Reddington drift reel.....I love it soooo much 
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08-02-2012, 09:12 PM
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Although I really have no favorites as long as its a St.Croix. I collect them.
Im pretty fond of my latest addition to the Legend Tournament Musky series that my GF gave me for my Birthday. She had a hard time wrapping a 1 pc 8 footer. Topped it with a Shimano Calcutta 400TE . Just feels good. Meant for up to 3 oz. I have two more in the series for up to 8oz and another up to 12oz lures. Wish I lived in |Manitoba or Ontario, but i dont and Wabamun will have to do to use these. Cant wait for my boat purchase in 2 springs.
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smoke on smoke- topdrive
smoke on smoke- spinning
sage 2030 on a One- Fly
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grenades, work for any species any time dont even have to filet them afterwards
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08-02-2012, 09:31 PM
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Although I really have no favorites as long as its a St.Croix. I collect them.
Im pretty fond of my latest addition to the Legend Tournament Musky series that my GF gave me for my Birthday. She had a hard time wrapping a 1 pc 8 footer. Topped it with a Shimano Calcutta 400TE . Just feels good. Meant for up to 3 oz. I have two more in the series for up to 8oz and another up to 12oz lures. Wish I lived in |Manitoba or Ontario, but i dont and Wabamun will have to do to use these. Cant wait for my boat purchase in 2 springs.
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i love how the bra matches the panties
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08-02-2012, 09:39 PM
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Alberta Bigbore: are you going to grab another TE now that they're discontinued?
My favourite setups don't break the bank:
Pfleuger President spinner on a Rapala 6'3" R-Type
Okuma Induron 250lx on a 7'6" Okuma EVX heavy
4.6 ratio BPS Pro Qualifier with an ABU drag stack on an ABU 7" MH Veritas
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08-02-2012, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Backbay
Alberta Bigbore: are you going to grab another TE now that they're discontinued?
My favourite setups don't break the bank:
Pfleuger President spinner on a Rapala 6'3" R-Type
Okuma Induron 250lx on a 7'6" Okuma EVX heavy
4.6 ratio BPS Pro Qualifier with an ABU drag stack on an ABU 7" MH Veritas
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I would like too....... Great reel
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My better half bought me my new fave. Cabelas tounment trail 10.5 mf, with a saltwater striker 40 reel, 40lb power pro. Great set up for trolling large cranks/ spoons. Cant wait to hook into a lake trout or sturgeon to give it a torture test.
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08-02-2012, 10:35 PM
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i love how the bra matches the panties
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Yes...so do I. Cant even stand owning a mis-matched set of mattresses.  I only do it to please you Chubbster..its always been you. 
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One of my favorite is my Meiser 5 wt. spey rod for swinging streamers on the Bow. Another is my Loop Opti Stream with the Loop Classic reel.
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08-03-2012, 10:02 AM
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Mine is a TFO 4wt flyrod and Scientific Anglers System 1 reel with 2 spools, one with Cortland floating line and the other with Rio sinking line.
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08-03-2012, 11:11 AM
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AB that's an awesome rod. Expensive?
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08-03-2012, 11:31 AM
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AB that's an awesome rod. Expensive?
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$299 I believe is what she paid, reel was in the $400 mark. My other two rods in the Legend Musky series were in the $369-389 mark, but I bought those in Manitoba. I'm sure a person can find them on sale.
The rod in the pic, Top n Tail model, is on sale with full cork grips for $219 at WSS north right now i believe.
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St. Croix Premiere 7' 2pc MH musky rod paired with an Abu Garcia Revo Toro 50HS and 50lb braid. Best setup I've ever had for northerns.
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08-03-2012, 12:25 PM
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Quote:
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$299 I believe is what she paid, reel was in the $400 mark. My other two rods in the Legend Musky series were in the $369-389 mark, but I bought those in Manitoba. I'm sure a person can find them on sale.
The rod in the pic, Top n Tail model, is on sale with full cork grips for $219 at WSS north right now i believe.
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Wow! She's a keeper Thanks AB!
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08-03-2012, 12:52 PM
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Sage VXP 6 wt with a Sage 2080 reel or my Temple Fork BVK 3wt 8 footer for the little guys!!!
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Pieroway Tactical 6wt with a Hatch 5+, I have yet to stop an brown trout frieght train with it but I am sure it is going to be up to the task when I do.
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08-03-2012, 11:30 PM
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Spin G-Loomis HSR-9000 7ft 6 2pc IMX with STRADIC 3000FJ
But best is Shimano Technium sturgeon rod with a Shimano TLD20
spooled with 100pound Power Pro. (FRASER STURGEON )
EVERY FRASER STURGEON ON THIS RIG YOU REMEMBER TILL YOU DIE.
BIG GAME IS THE ONLY GAME.
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08-04-2012, 09:20 AM
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Spinning G Loomis lite with Shimano CI4 6 lb. braid
Bait caster G Loomis med action with Shimano Calais 10 lb braided
Tough rod G Loomis heav with Shimano 4000 Stella 20 lbs braided
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08-04-2012, 02:41 PM
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Spinning G Loomis lite with Shimano CI4 6 lb. braid
Bait caster G Loomis med action with Shimano Calais 10 lb braided
Tough rod G Loomis heav with Shimano 4000 Stella 20 lbs braided
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wow awesome combos....
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