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Old 02-16-2018, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tunajoe View Post
Go see Grumpy's in Seaside. I just picked up a custom ODM rod that has a ton of ballz. Paired it with a 6000 Sargasso. Bill who built my rod uses that reel and swears by it. He fishes 100 lb tarpon with it down there. However, you will certainly be over $200. The reel alone is about 265 and ODM rod about 500. He does have cheaper rods that will get the job done - I went custom.
I should have clarified I'm going to use it with a Penn Torque 5 or 7. I have both here. Unfortunately Seaside is a ride for me. About 4,000 miles or so. I won't be back to the states until June.

Thanks for the advice though.
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