Which reel would you pair with this rod for the pier?

[KingSalmon]

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I'm considering a PENN battle II  3,4,or 5000.  I'm leaning toward the 4000. Gonna check them out at BPS.  Neuse deal is over..

[tears143]

There are no specs on the rod.. so I can't say... I am probably leaning toward 3k

[KingSalmon]

 
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or...any suggestions for rod/reel setups.......plan on using 30lb braid with mono or fluoro leader.

[tears143]

MODEL # USISSP761MH
or look at
ugly stik tiger lite rod.. 7ft.. 14- 40 rating.

[tristan]

There's a Ugly Stick Bigwater series which I like - comes in many ratings but especially either the 15-30lb or 20-40lb. If you're at the pier, the 15-30 would be a good all-around model, and the 20-40 would add a little beef if you were targeting heavier species like grouper, tarpon, sharks, etc.

I've lately been looking into the new Diawa BG reels, and very much like their features. A guy named Alan Hawk reviewed in detail, here: www.alanhawk.com/reviews/bg16.html. Short version, Alan feels it's a game changer in the $100 range. The larger sizes come with dual anti-reverse, both a silent AR bearing as well as a backup mechanical dog type A/R.

[imac813]

I have that rod at 7ft mh fast action and 4000 Fierce II is what I have it paired with. I mostly pier fish, occasionally wade out and maybe if there's a chance I get on a boat. 4k is largest enough to hold 180yds of 30lb braid(give or take) and small enough to where casting fatigue doesn't become instant.

[snookninja]

Firstly What are you trying to catch?

Then, what's your budget.

I'm not a fan of the ugly sticks, they have a big following, but they are like fishing with a pool noodle and are some of the least sensitive rods at the heavier rating. The components on them are junk on them too. If you are hard on rods or have a limited budget they will work for you.

I would recommend spending a few more dollars and going for a Crowder or Shimano rod, Skywayja raves about the Diawa rods in that price bracket. Lots of people are also giving the Tsnami rods good reviews.


The Penn Battles are good reels, but for the money either the Diawa BG or Shimano Nasic are a far better reels.

If you are looking at 30lb or 40lb rated rod a 4000 size reel with 30 or 40lb braid will be fine. Smaller line rating smaller reel. 4000 size reels being bigger and heavier become a pain to hold for extended periods. A good all rounder would be a Medium/medium heavy with a 3000 sized reel line rated 12 to 25lb. Any thing bigger and you want to step up to mid tier reels such as the Shimano Saragosas or Sustains or Penn SSV/slammers, although the Dawia BG's will do the job in larger sizes.


It's tough if you are budget constrained, but I'd spend the cash on good rod and then put a Dawia BG on the rod. Mackerel Man and I both have the Shimano Talus rods, I think his is a spinner, mines xxxheavy conventional. For bigger game fish they are great value, but will start at $130's. The shimano Teramar heavy spinners have cult following down here in SW Florida and are great rods they start at around 130 bucks too, lighter than the talus but great pier rods.

Good luck with your choice.

[Mackerelman]

Yes, both of My Shimano Rods are Spinning Rods.  They Do Not Break.  

I have a " Shimano Tallus Blue Water Series Model: TLS-72HBBL " for Macks, Snapper, Sheepshead, Trout, Redfish & Snook.
Then I have a " Shimano Tallus Blue Water Series Model: TLS-72XHBBL " for Grouper, Red Snapper, Tuna & whatever else that I may run into out in the Gulf of Mexico.

I look at Rods like this:  You get what You Pay For.   

[KingSalmon]

Thanks guys for all your info.



I'm considering the PENN FIERCE II spinning combo with 7' MH rod.  Which reel would you pair 4000, 5000, or 6000? 6000 holds more line but it's heavier.



Thanks again...

[snookninja]

The combo rods not very good, I got one for my daughter, it's 3000, I've replaced 3 of the guide inserts and it's only been used a few times. Good price for a combo and the 3000 combo was really light so perfect for my 11 year old.

If you are looking to catch kings or sharks, then more line capacity would be better so go with the 6000. If it's snook or reds, then 4000 would be better as you would be more likely to be holding the rod and you need to stop them quickly at the pier.

They do a Fierce II live liner, replace the felt drag washers with Carbonex ones and you'll get a cheap upgrade which will give you smoother drag plus more drag power.