Will it work on any type of fish? I do mostly trout fishing.
156363
Yes it will. I think that this is one of the greatest inventions to remove hooks from the fish that I have ever seen. I own 2, one for me and one for the man in the back. I really stress taking care of the fish I catch and these are the best. I always catch and release. Get you one you won't be disappointed.
156364
Tried it for saltwater. A litte to short for deep hooked fish. I also bent the tip on a 10 pound bluefish. Fine for smaller fish.
156365
All of the hooks that I have used for trout fishing have been very small, therefore it is of my opinion that this remover would be a little large for such a small hook. (I use forceps on trout)Yet it could possibly work. I've used it only on largemouth bass....Worked great.. Good luck fishing....
156366
The guy who I learned about these from uses them for when he goes fly fishing for trout. It works fine for northern, walleye and smaller fish.
1785549
I purchased this reel to fish for northern pike & lake trout so I was mostly using heavy lures with 20# line. I was very pleased with how it performed. Although I have not used it with light lures & line I see no reason why it would not work equally well.Cliff
1719169
It would be great for trout fishing. Your line and pole would be the biggest difference for using this reel. I use it for light saltwater fishing and would def use it for some trout back at home.
698154
I would get the SLV 56. It's still small enough for trout, but you could also use it for a shooting line system if you really get into fly fishing.
681683
I asked my husband your question since it's actually his fish finder. He's only used it twice so far at two different sized lakes and he pointed out two things, he hasn't fished for bass (mainly trout) and he hasn't actually tried to pick up a jig 30 feet below the boat. At first he didn't think it would pick it up but he doesn't have anything to back up that theory so he couldn't say either way...sorry...
1685593
I have no idea. I have never tried it on salmon, but I never really had very much luck with it anyway!
7332
Yes, but it could also be used for stillfishing/live bait as well. if you prefer live bait fishing the Shimano Baitrunner series might be a good choice, or one of the Okuma baitfeeder reels (Avenger, Coronado or Epixor).
1098774
Yes, I have used it twice on a 6'6" telescoping pole with 8 lb. line. Caught 3 fish. So far so good. Unscrew top of spool to get new line on. Good luck
1683204
Sure, that'll work just fine... Always depends on what you are fishing for and if it balances out the rod/reel combo?
1357097
I do not know if it works for the buddy 2, but it does on the fish buddy, do you know if here are any differences between the to fish finders? i'm not sure there is.
1059976
Like Capt Billy I use mine on downriggers for offshore king salmon and inland lake trout and kamloop fishing. 3 to 35+lb fish with up to 11" flashers and 4-6" spoons, hoochies and bait rigs work good. Not sure this is the best rod for smaller fish though.
1100746
No this is more of a trolling / bottom fishing Rod. Great rod, just the application you are asking about is not for this rod. They do have other rods that would work however...
1001834
I do not fish salt water.....A fish is a fish in salt or fresh water.....Seems to me it would work on the proper fish...don't try it on a 200 pound shark!!
69761
You bet. I use this reel on my 8 wt salmon fly rod and its great for salmon up to 15 # in heavy current. Idid find the smaller Okuma not adequate for 30# plus king salmon in heavy current. I did not get to test this larger reel on these big kings but think it might be up to the challenge. Since reels suitable can easily cost $300 plus. This reel is a bargain.
315767
Not at all! I use the Elite 5-HDI to fish for striper, white bass, hybrid, walleye, and crappie and don't seem to have any problems with it. It works great!!
301060
Thats what I bought it for and it works great. As with anything used in salt water, be sure to rinse it good with clean water at the end of the day. I have thrown lures as heavy as 7ozs. and the rod performs well.
1988698
Yes, I only use it for saltwater fishing. I have caught king mackerel, spanish mackerel, jack carvalle, and many other saltwater fish using this reel.