JessAlynn Loc: Bastrop, Texas

So, I bought a Lews Mach Speed 400, spooled with 15 lb super coated florocarbon and am pairing it with a Diawa Laguna 702 medium/fast action pole; For under $50! I plan on using it for River catfish/maybe Carolina rigged bass Fishing.

Thoughts? I am going to be trying it out today and am so excited. This is my first non-less than $20 dollar, cheapy combo ever, and I researched the rod and reel individually online before I bought them.

So, nervous as well?.... Yea I really am actually. This is the largest size reel and longest pole setup I have ever owned and I hope I can handle it. If not, I won't be bass or catfishing like I want to, you know, being able to catch large enough fish to take them home and actually cook them.

JessAlynn Loc: Bastrop, Texas

Guys?

Rob March Loc: Baltimore md.

I'm not real familiar with either one. But from my experience the more you use it the better you will be. Hope you do well and catch plenty for dinner. Let us know . good luck

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Take it out an play with it Jess. See what YOU think of it. I think you did just fine. Go fish!

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

I sincerely hope it's money well spent. Tight lines, Jess

Mississippi Loc: Biloxi/Gulfport,Ms..

I have a phleuger monarch with the diawa laguna m/h action . I fish on the gulf coast of Mississippi catching Bull Reds , trout,flounder, and black drum in excess of 40 lbs. With 20 lb. braid and personally have never had a problem.... So good luck and tight lines...

JessAlynn Loc: Bastrop, Texas

Well I was skunked, and the florocarbon line I have on the reel is garbage, but overall I really like the setup so far. I might have to get one of those electronic bite indicators because the tip of the rod is not as sensitive as I am used to using. But I think I finally have a good catfishing setup!