NausetDog
08-27-2007, 06:51 PM
I'd like to get a light weight spinning rod & reel to bring along with me while I'm wading the Cape Cod flats. I frequetly see birds & breaking fish out of fly casting range, but within spinning reel casting range if I can make some quick presentations to them on the surface. Here's my shopping list:
-ROD: Looking for a fast action shorter rod w/ some meat to it that can handle smaller stripers & blues. Want 2 or probably more pieces so I can pre-rig it & so all I have to do is quickly assemble the sections, and then break it down just as quick to get back to fly fishing.
-REEL: Small & light as long as it can take braided line to make long casts w/out the stretch of mono for hookups. Must be durable enough to stand up to being immersed in the saltwater while wading. Has to have a decent drag for striper & bluefish runs.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'd like to not break the bank too much (especially on the reel) as the big bucks get invested in fly fishing tackle.
-ROD: Looking for a fast action shorter rod w/ some meat to it that can handle smaller stripers & blues. Want 2 or probably more pieces so I can pre-rig it & so all I have to do is quickly assemble the sections, and then break it down just as quick to get back to fly fishing.
-REEL: Small & light as long as it can take braided line to make long casts w/out the stretch of mono for hookups. Must be durable enough to stand up to being immersed in the saltwater while wading. Has to have a decent drag for striper & bluefish runs.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'd like to not break the bank too much (especially on the reel) as the big bucks get invested in fly fishing tackle.