Toogood Pond

[Freshwater]

(05-08-2013 01:15 PM)MuskieBait Wrote:  There is a reason why a 6'6" or 7' medium rod is popular...and why a reel that hold 200 yards of 8lb mono is popular...

Because in the right hands, it can handle a lot of nice size fish...including loads of carp from 10-20lbs, countless salmon from 15-20lb, countless steelhead from 2-10lb...and even a 30lb grass carp.

It's all about where you fish (potential snags vs. no-snags, calm areas vs. current)...and how you fight the fish (rushed and too much drag vs. patient and just enough drag).

I read about your Pflueger rod and reel combo I plan to check it out this weekend at Bass Pro.

Any input on the # of ball bearings?

Bass City also have a couple of Abu Garcia rod/reel combos with 4 or 5 ball bearings. The Pflueger reel has 6 bearings. All in the same price range of 50-70 dollars.