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Old 02-19-2025, 03:21 PM
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Default Re: Spinning reel for fluke

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Originally Posted by Rickhem View Post
First, I'll state that it's been about a decade since I fished out front in the salt. But I remember that braid was not welcome on head boats. I think that the line you'll use and the quantity you want on the reel are going to be what makes up much of your decision for you. If you want to use (or have to use) 10 or 12 pound mono, a 4000 size reel may be your best choice. From there, how will you fish? If you're drop fishing, and not casting, lots of features on a spinner don't matter. But a nice 7-8 foot rod, with a spool of 20 pound braid, that would work for fluking from the beach, and a lot of other applications as well.
#20 braid from the beach for fluke? That's heavy. I'm typically #10, max #15. A good 7'6 can sling a 3/16 oz jig on #10 braid and fairly good distance... even though most strikes come in the last 5 to 7 handle turns lol
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