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Saltwater Equipment:Suggested Rod Weight And Reel Posted by melt on Monday, July 16 @ 17:44:32 PDT I'm new to the area and need some advice with regards to rod weight and reels. I'm use to fishing for steelhead and trout up north and need some southern schooling. I've been thinking a fast 8 wt might cover most of my needs as long as I'm not chasing tarpon. Can anyone suggest a good saltwater reel and size? Any input would be great as I had to sell everything I owned up north to make the move south. The comments are owned by the poster. We aren't responsible for their content. No Comments Allowed for Anonymous, please Login/Create Account Re: Saltwater Equipment:Suggested Rod Weight And Reel by hedrush999 on Monday, July 16 @ 17:48:27 PDT http://www.fliesandfinssouth.com As far as the rod goes, a tip flex (fast) 8-9wt would be your best choice. I prefer a 9 as it is a good all around tool for throwing a bunch of line in any wind condition. Your choice of reel is very important. With the strength of most of the fish around, a good drag is not an option, it is a necessity. The more you spend, the longer it will last, in theory. I have had 6 Tibor reels for years, and have had no major issues with any of them. Re: Saltwater Equipment:Suggested Rod Weight And Reel by melt on Tuesday, July 17 @ 15:53:22 PDT Hedrush, Thanks for the input! Tight lines :)!   Photos From The Road

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