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Old Jun-12-2006, 02:35 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Surface Iron Reel Question?

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Originally Posted by OBfishguy
They call the Pen jig master a jig master for a reason, The Newels are great as are the toriums, however a tricked out jig master. will do the trick for less money. As far as gear ratios remember that the higher the ration the less leverage you have, combine that with a long rod and you can build a combo that will kick your ass on the long rod. If you can find the Highspeed jig master with a 5-1 with a tiboron or accurate frame you will compete with all the shiney reels, and save a little loot. it must be noted that I am a deckhand and my jig rod lives on the boat and only gets salt water for lube and maitinence, so the expencive shiney reels just dont take the abuse like the old penns. IMO
Got bolth the torium and a stock penn 500 just trying to figure out wich one to put on my jig stick . Don't really have enough green to trick anything out or buy a Newel right now , but this reply pretty much anserws that question.
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