Shimano Terez TZC66XH
 

So, I got home from work today and found a long shipping tube from Cabelas leaning against the garage. When I was out in Michigan last weekend, my Mom overheard me talking to my brother last weekend about tuna fishing and decided to call cabelas and buy me a new tuna stick.

Damn....looks more like a fluke pool, surprised at how slender the rod is.

So...I'm trying to decide what reel to put on it. Either an Avet ex 50, which I think will be to much reel, as its setup with 80lb, or a Daiwa SLT20, which is pretty much equivalent spec and size to a Penn 30vsx. Can't afford to buy a new reel right now.

Any thoughts?

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I suggest you mention to your Mom that you need a new reel 😃

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well, Christmas is coming...

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Have you mentioned anything about car trouble? You know "in for a penny in for a pound".

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Mom might be 80, but she's sharp as a tack, don't think I could swing that one past her....but maybe...my reels need to be respooled by Basil, but it's going to cost...:D

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so, other than suggestions on how to take advantage of the generosity of my mother, I didn't get any thoughts on matching a reel to this rod.

Anyone have an opinion on the rod, not its origins? thanks.

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I can't find the specs for the Daiwa, I've serviced one, but can't compare the weight/drag to the Avet. Weight wise, the Daiwa would probably be a better fit for that rod.

For around 100-150bucks you can pick up a Penn 113H or 114H and will serve you just fine. Or for under 300 get an Avet HX 5/2 which would be perfect for that rod.

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the Daiwa is on par with a Penn 30vsx, slightly lighter, same capacity and drag specs. advantage over a 113/114h is that it's a 2 speed.

Bearings Gear Ratio Weight Line Capacity (Lb./Yds.) Max Drag (lbs.) strike/full
4 CRBB 3.9:1/1.8:1 52.6 Oz. 20/795, 30/530 31/40

I have a hx 5/2, but planning on using that on my jigging, due to the weight.

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If you already own the Daiwa and the Avet, both would be fine. The Daiwa is about a good 10oz lighter compared to the EW50 at 63oz and the EWX50 at 67oz. The Avet has the Daiwa beat on the drag though. The Avet is rated for around 50lbs of drag at strike. That might be a mute point depending on the line you have them spooled with.

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And the Penn's are ole school stand by star drag chunking reels I know a ton of guys use. They are cheap and get the job done when you're on a budget.

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Ill use this rod with the Daiwa for daytime chunking/flylining, 80lb JB HC, 40lb Momoi diamond topshot, should do the trick.

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Hmmm - Given the rod is as light weight as it is, I might be looking to pair it up with the lightest reel with the highest amount of drag.

Avet Raptor series??

Pricey but tons of drag for reels of their size.

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May have start saving my pennies for a HX Raptor for next year....this year it's gonna be the heavy old clunker.