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<blockquote data-quote="vvvvvvv" data-source="post: 1526596" data-attributes="member: 5151"><p>My dad has been training me well on buying reels.</p><p></p><p>If you look hard enough, <a href="http://www.cabelas.com/casting-reels-abu-garcia-black-max-casting-reels-2.shtml" target="_blank">Black Max</a> reels can be had for $15-$20 in great condition in many pawn shops. I got two of them - one that looked as though it had never been used, and another that just needed a little lube. He also got me a Shimano in great condition for $35 that at the time was going for $140 used on Ebay. I'll have to look at which model it is again. I left my rods and reels in the boat by accident when we got back from our trip.</p><p></p><p>He also swears by Lightning Rods. They're not too badly priced ($35 normal, $25 on sale at Academy), and they've served him well. I don't fish much... maybe 6-8 times a year (hoping to have time to go more), but something that I've learned is its nice to have at least two setups - a heavy action rod with a braided line (like Spyderwire) for things like plastic worms so you can feel everything, and a lighter action rod with monofilament for things like top water where you want a little bit of a shock absorber from the strike.</p><p></p><p>It took a while to get the backlash on baitcasters under control, but I absolutely love using them. Now I'm to the point where I generally only get backlash when I forget to adjust it when changing to a lighter lure. If you're ambidextrous like me, I highly recommend training with both hands. A) casting left handed and reeling right can get a buzzbait or crankbait started as soon as it contacts the water, and B) if you're ever in a boat, your boat mates will love it, and C) you can choose which way you want to cast around an obstacle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vvvvvvv, post: 1526596, member: 5151"] My dad has been training me well on buying reels. If you look hard enough, [URL="http://www.cabelas.com/casting-reels-abu-garcia-black-max-casting-reels-2.shtml"]Black Max[/URL] reels can be had for $15-$20 in great condition in many pawn shops. I got two of them - one that looked as though it had never been used, and another that just needed a little lube. He also got me a Shimano in great condition for $35 that at the time was going for $140 used on Ebay. I'll have to look at which model it is again. I left my rods and reels in the boat by accident when we got back from our trip. He also swears by Lightning Rods. They're not too badly priced ($35 normal, $25 on sale at Academy), and they've served him well. I don't fish much... maybe 6-8 times a year (hoping to have time to go more), but something that I've learned is its nice to have at least two setups - a heavy action rod with a braided line (like Spyderwire) for things like plastic worms so you can feel everything, and a lighter action rod with monofilament for things like top water where you want a little bit of a shock absorber from the strike. It took a while to get the backlash on baitcasters under control, but I absolutely love using them. Now I'm to the point where I generally only get backlash when I forget to adjust it when changing to a lighter lure. If you're ambidextrous like me, I highly recommend training with both hands. A) casting left handed and reeling right can get a buzzbait or crankbait started as soon as it contacts the water, and B) if you're ever in a boat, your boat mates will love it, and C) you can choose which way you want to cast around an obstacle. [/QUOTE]
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