Which reel is recommended for a 5wt 8'6" TFO rod, the 4/5 or the 5/6? I'm a noob.Mostly fishing Texas lakes, ponds and streams 4 panfish &amp; small bass
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The 5/6 is plenty light enough and holds lots of backing. If you are not worried about backing then the 4/5 should work fine as well and look a little smaller.
2187944
I use my trio30 in freshwater for bass, the 30 is the perfect size for bass it will hold one spool of line about 110yrds of 8 or 10 pound test the drag is super smooth. Great for what you want to use it for.
234860
I use 6 Lb test for trout and bass. Seems to work well, have had no issues with knotting or tangling. Love the reel very smooth and fast.
8856
Hi right now im using 12lb mono and catching yellow tail snappers and mutton snapper up to 10 lb and work really good, this small reel has power you cant believe, catch more fish then anybody in the party boat and i have 3 of these reel for snook and red fish with 12lb line and work fantastic. you will love it .
1941068
I purchased the model number TM66SPT 6'6" that is labeled as Medium action rod. When I tried it I can tell it's a lot lighter action than it's labeled - I would say Light or Medium-Light action at its best and Light power. You will have very hard time setting hooks with this rod if this is necessary for the fish you want to target.
2063762
I think you would need a heavier rod than this one. A 5/6 weight is more suitable for trout weighing maybe 1/2 pound to 5 pounds.
2185560
I own several Okumas and have owned others in the past. They are excellent performers. The only ones that have failed me are those that escaped over the side of the boat when I was not paying attention. I use 40s and 50s for trolling and coastal fishing. I use 20s and 30s for throwing lures for bass. I think that the 30 will do the job for you without wearing you out. I use 8 lb. mono on my 30s and have had no issues. Great reel.
1844766
Yes this is a 6ft 6in fly rod. It is labeled as a 3/4wt rod. I was able to cast it with a 3,4,and 5wt line. I found the 4wt to be just right for my style of casting. 3wt was light. 5 was a tad heavy. It's a great rod for the money. Tons of fun to fish with!
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The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a Sabre. The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a... » Read More The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a Sabre. « Show Less
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I recommend the 10lb on the Trio 30s and 12lb on the Trio 40s. Spider Wire Ultra Cast monofilament is a good choice of line. 12lb test has the diameter of 8lb test & the 10lb test has the diameter of 6lb test which increases casting distance. Reel size depends on species you are fishing for, 30s great for Bass, trout, etc. 40s is better for bigger fish 10-20lb fish, keep in mind 40s has a 20lb drag system. Hope this helps.
927870
I think you'd probably be okay. I've caught a lot of bass in the 4-5lb range and a few around 8 and I hooked into a 40"+ Tiger Muskie on a bass rig but wasn't able to boat it. Reel still works fine.
1179067
Its an awesome reel to use, I have 6kg on the reel and use it when trolling for Albacore tuna .
1457020
It depends on how big a reel you're looking to buy. The bigger the reel, the heavier it is. Personally I prefer a smaller reel and would opt for a smaller reel that could hold less line. A 6930 would be on the smaller side for 12# line and a 6940 is the largest offered and would also hold the most line. If you're doing a lot of live bait fishing and not doing a lot of casting then maybe the large size would work best for you.
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I have the ultra light reel and use 8 lb fire line. Casts very smooth and long.
234864
I use 25Ib braid, works well for me, really depends on what your fishing for, reel can handel a wide range.
156861
If you are targeting heavier fish its a great rod. I fish mine with a senator 4/0 and it does great. It does not have much play in the tip, so for fish on the lower end it is a little stiff.
1785551
2500 or smaller is excellent for light tackle. I wouldn't get any size higher.