Would like to buy a good 7'+ rod (med light - light ) and a really good quality closed faced reel for Panfishing. All my life, the open-faced doosie's have done nothing but bird-nest on me. I know, it ain't the reel - it's me. Anybody got ideas about this stuff. I am 79, and this could be my last rod/reel purchase.
Dick's has a zebco 33 black for under 50$
Its not a 7' pole tho
Good luck in ur search!!
Can always go back to a "canepole"😁
Canepole186. Good Luck with the closed faced reel. I had enough problems and would never go back! I am 81 and have few problems with "birds nests" with my open faced spinning reels. Many times it is the line, or the anglers catch fish and keep cranking and twisting the line when the fish is running or holding in place. Fight the fish with the rod and line, not the reel. Pump the fish and take up the slack so you do not twist the line. Also there is a vast difference in the many lines out there. I have been using 6 lb. test Green Trilene XT (Extra Tough!) for many years now. It is coated to prevent wear in weeds and brush. DO NOT USE the Green Trilene XL (Extra Limp!) as it is very prone to bird's nests and shredding from weeds and brush. I have tried other lines but have had problems with many. I don't even try any other lines anymore. With a good rod, this line and good technique I can land most fish swimming in Minnesota. (You don't say where you live but I have a few closed faced reels you could have. They have been hanging in my attic for years.) Good Luck and Good Fishing! Don.
Thank you, sir ! I am in South Ga and fish Florida waters (Freshwater). Watched a you-tube on Bream and Shellcrackers the other night and they were really happy with a new light braided line - and then a mono leader.
Know anyone fishing a light braided line ?
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