What's your favorite Bluegill outfit(s)..Rod, reel & line? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T07:36:14Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/what-s-your-favorite-bluegill-outfit-s-rod-reel-line?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A353425&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVery modest rigs there Mike l…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-31:2036984:Comment:3686632013-03-31T07:32:19.451ZTowniehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Townie
<p>Very modest rigs there Mike lol The Vanquish makes a Stella look like an South Bend plastic special!--Geeez!</p>
<p>Very modest rigs there Mike lol The Vanquish makes a Stella look like an South Bend plastic special!--Geeez!</p> Yes, it's a little over the t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-31:2036984:Comment:3685062013-03-31T00:13:54.899ZCraig Stocktonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/CraigStockton
<p>Yes, it's a little over the top I admit. I have 50 rods and 40 reels. 20 years in the tackle business will cause you these problems! The Stella's I use more when trout fishing, since I fly fish they are now gill and crappy reels. I have a few friends that find it funny to be fishing 'gills and such with $800.00 outfits. I did get them at a killer price so when you look at it hat way it's no so bad!</p>
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<p>Yes, it's a little over the top I admit. I have 50 rods and 40 reels. 20 years in the tackle business will cause you these problems! The Stella's I use more when trout fishing, since I fly fish they are now gill and crappy reels. I have a few friends that find it funny to be fishing 'gills and such with $800.00 outfits. I did get them at a killer price so when you look at it hat way it's no so bad!</p>
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<p>Craig</p> My main reel is a Shimano Va…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3681502013-03-30T10:32:24.287ZMike Robertshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MikeRoberts
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<p>My main reel is a Shimano Vanquish 1000s spooled with 2 lb test</p>
<p>Pflueger Patriarch 9525 sits on the shelf spooled with 2 lb test</p>
<p>Daiwa Fuego 1000a sits on the shelf spooled with 2 lb test</p>
<p>only line i use anymore is Dam Tectan superior 2.2 lb test mono</p>
<p>7 foot avid one piece ultralight rod is main rod for the time being</p>
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<p>My main reel is a Shimano Vanquish 1000s spooled with 2 lb test</p>
<p>Pflueger Patriarch 9525 sits on the shelf spooled with 2 lb test</p>
<p>Daiwa Fuego 1000a sits on the shelf spooled with 2 lb test</p>
<p>only line i use anymore is Dam Tectan superior 2.2 lb test mono</p>
<p>7 foot avid one piece ultralight rod is main rod for the time being</p>
<p></p> Your right you don't need som…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3681432013-03-30T04:56:40.425ZStan Wrighthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/StanWright
<p>Your right you don't need something that fancy. LOL Long as your having fun, it doesn't make a difference what your using. They sell croppy poles too. LOL</p>
<p>Next time your in Hawaii, let me take you by our local fishing store... <a href="http://www.shorefishinghawaii.com/Brians_Fishing_Supply.html" target="_blank">http://www.shorefishinghawaii.com/Brians_Fishing_Supply.html</a></p>
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<p>Your right you don't need something that fancy. LOL Long as your having fun, it doesn't make a difference what your using. They sell croppy poles too. LOL</p>
<p>Next time your in Hawaii, let me take you by our local fishing store... <a href="http://www.shorefishinghawaii.com/Brians_Fishing_Supply.html" target="_blank">http://www.shorefishinghawaii.com/Brians_Fishing_Supply.html</a></p>
<p></p> "2 panfish rods here-- 6'6' G…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3683872013-03-30T03:39:36.807ZTowniehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Townie
<p>"2 panfish rods here-- 6'6' G. Loomis GL3 Light rod w/ Daiwa Advantage 2000 spooled w/ 4 # Berkley Fluoro. Great float & jig rig. Also, 5'6" Falcon Original rod w/ Pinnacle Alyssa CR ultra light reel spooled w/ 4# Suffix ice…"</p>
<p>A Stella seems a taaaaad overkill lol-- would like to try the lightest reel in the Patriarch series…</p>
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<p>"2 panfish rods here-- 6'6' G. Loomis GL3 Light rod w/ Daiwa Advantage 2000 spooled w/ 4 # Berkley Fluoro. Great float & jig rig. Also, 5'6" Falcon Original rod w/ Pinnacle Alyssa CR ultra light reel spooled w/ 4# Suffix ice…"</p>
<p>A Stella seems a taaaaad overkill lol-- would like to try the lightest reel in the Patriarch series</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/Pflueger%C2%AE-Patriarch-Spinning-Reel/1280290,default,pd.html#start=1" target="_blank">http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/Pflueger%C2%AE-Patriarch-Spinning-Re...</a></p>
<p>Premium gear lasts for years. Cheap gear usually fails quickly & needs to be replaced often. Wasted $ IMO</p> i have often heard that the j…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3682422013-03-30T02:52:40.009Zrichhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/rich
<p>i have often heard that the japanese-made shimanos were superior to the malaysian-made reels, but even at 250.00 bucks, i could outfit myself with something a bit more practical. i have always considered panfish to be working man, blue-collar fish, and not to be bothered by the price of equipment. that being said, i bet the stella is a fine machine. </p>
<p>i have often heard that the japanese-made shimanos were superior to the malaysian-made reels, but even at 250.00 bucks, i could outfit myself with something a bit more practical. i have always considered panfish to be working man, blue-collar fish, and not to be bothered by the price of equipment. that being said, i bet the stella is a fine machine. </p> this is where i picked up m…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3683452013-03-30T02:49:37.956Zrichhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/rich
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<p>this is where i picked up my info:</p>
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<p>this is where i picked up my info:</p>
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<p> <a href="http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Reels/Spinning-Reels%7C/pc/104793480/c/104760180/sc/104837580/Shimano174-Stella-Spinning-Reel/847284.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-fishing-reels-spinning-reels%2Fshimano%2F_%2FN-1102842%2B1000004629%2FNe-1000004629%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104837580%3FWTz_l%3DUnknown%253Bcat104793480%253Bcat104760180%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU%26pcrid%3D8678834658&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104793480%3Bcat104760180%3Bcat104837580" target="_blank">http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Reels/Spinning-Reels%7C/pc/104793480/c/104760180/sc/104837580/Shimano174-Stella-Spinning-Reel/847284.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-fishing-reels-spinning-reels%2Fshimano%2F_%2FN-1102842%2B1000004629%2FNe-1000004629%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104837580%3FWTz_l%3DUnknown%253Bcat104793480%253Bcat104760180%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU%26pcrid%3D8678834658&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104793480%3Bcat104760180%3Bcat104837580</a> </p> The Shimano Stella reels are…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-30:2036984:Comment:3682362013-03-30T01:50:38.319ZStan Wrighthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/StanWright
<p>The Shimano Stella reels are only around $500. LOL And they are fine. The best way to get one is in a "Used Tackle" store in Japan. Japanese anglers trade in their reels like Americans trade in a used car for a new model. And Shimano brings out a new model reel 2 times a year in Japan... once a year in the US. </p>
<p>So you have a reel that's maybe been used 5 or 6 times and is excellent condition in the original box, going for $250. I get guys fishing with us that show up with two…</p>
<p>The Shimano Stella reels are only around $500. LOL And they are fine. The best way to get one is in a "Used Tackle" store in Japan. Japanese anglers trade in their reels like Americans trade in a used car for a new model. And Shimano brings out a new model reel 2 times a year in Japan... once a year in the US. </p>
<p>So you have a reel that's maybe been used 5 or 6 times and is excellent condition in the original box, going for $250. I get guys fishing with us that show up with two spinning and 2 baitcasting Stella reels on custom rods and a suitcase full of lures. BIG Bucks $$$. That's when my friend told me about the Used Tackle Stores. LOL</p> i use either a 6' ul st. cro…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-29:2036984:Comment:3682202013-03-29T22:23:42.845Zrichhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/rich
<p> i use either a 6' ul st. croix premier paired with a shimano sahara or a 6' st. croix premier light power paired with a quantum catalyst. both are spooled with trilene 4 lb. test. i have a habit of meeting up with angry smallmouth bass when fishing.</p>
<p> i use either a 6' ul st. croix premier paired with a shimano sahara or a 6' st. croix premier light power paired with a quantum catalyst. both are spooled with trilene 4 lb. test. i have a habit of meeting up with angry smallmouth bass when fishing.</p> 600-700 dollar reels for gill…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-03-29:2036984:Comment:3681272013-03-29T22:11:49.005Zrichhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/rich
<p>600-700 dollar reels for gills? seriously?</p>
<p>600-700 dollar reels for gills? seriously?</p>