FeederHatch
Member
Hi all,
I have just recently got into fishing in the last year or so and currently really enjoy the Feeder set up. I've not stepped up to Specimen lakes yet, but it is something I would like to try at some point in the near future and if appropriate while sticking to a feeder set-up.
My current rod of choice is a Drennan Red Range Feeder with a Middy 4000 reel and 8lb line. All serve me really well on the current lakes I visit and I love using them. I have now just ordered a new Drennan Specialist Twin Tip, 11ft, 1.5 oz. Which I'm hoping is a step up in the right direction and will serve me well now and on future lakes (if I ever do step up to bigger challenges).
I've not decided on a reel for this rod yet and that is where I am after some advice from the seasoned pros?? I'm completely confused by all the different choices out there and the different reel sizes available to me. I don't fully understand how you work out what reel / reel size is best for certain styles or even size of fish you are targeting. If possible, I'd love one that can be duel purpose (like the rod) and cater for both Feeder and Float fishing. I also like the idea of the baitrunner system after reading a bit about it. and mainly I'd like something that will serve me we well now on the intermediate lakes, but also be capable of handling speci lakes in the future - If that is possible?
Any help or advice will be greatly received! Thank you
I have just recently got into fishing in the last year or so and currently really enjoy the Feeder set up. I've not stepped up to Specimen lakes yet, but it is something I would like to try at some point in the near future and if appropriate while sticking to a feeder set-up.
My current rod of choice is a Drennan Red Range Feeder with a Middy 4000 reel and 8lb line. All serve me really well on the current lakes I visit and I love using them. I have now just ordered a new Drennan Specialist Twin Tip, 11ft, 1.5 oz. Which I'm hoping is a step up in the right direction and will serve me well now and on future lakes (if I ever do step up to bigger challenges).
I've not decided on a reel for this rod yet and that is where I am after some advice from the seasoned pros?? I'm completely confused by all the different choices out there and the different reel sizes available to me. I don't fully understand how you work out what reel / reel size is best for certain styles or even size of fish you are targeting. If possible, I'd love one that can be duel purpose (like the rod) and cater for both Feeder and Float fishing. I also like the idea of the baitrunner system after reading a bit about it. and mainly I'd like something that will serve me we well now on the intermediate lakes, but also be capable of handling speci lakes in the future - If that is possible?
Any help or advice will be greatly received! Thank you