What type of reel does the combo come with? What size fish is the pole rated for?
57210
The 40LW reel is a conventional level wind reel. The rod is a heavy duty rod rated to 50lb line. I bought as a boat rod for striper/bluefish and it seems more than adequate for that. I only got to use once so far and nothing was biting. Its a nice combo is a good value through Amazon. The reel alone sells for about the same price in most stores. I'm happy with the purchase.
1004305
I bought this reel about a year ago. I believe it comes with a # 5 or 6 line. This is a entry level reel. Great for small fish such as panfish.
954089
I would NOT recommend this set up for that size fish! I had my hands full with fish under 5 pounds!See my review on this combo for information on the reel. The rod is great, but I would buy a stiffer one for 40 to 100 pounders. PS--where do you fish? I wanna go there! -Edog1955
43565
Ugly stick is a great rod. I have two. A 9 ft rod shall be perfect with your Okuma reel. Gary
383363
After using mine it feels like a 6-8lb test line. Works pretty flawless and a great pole for the price. Caught some bass and crappie and blue gill first time with it
1069674
I think there are 3. Sizes if the Reel. The smallest model should be the right one for fishing crappies. .
1774912
Yes. This is just a rod. Any rod will need a seperate reel purchased unless you buy a combo.
838437
Starting a child out with an inferior rod and reel combination can end up discouraging them. I would highly recommend the Zebco 33 combo. It is light weight and functions flawlessly.
285438
If you get the "exscusion pack" it comes with a reel, but this one comes just as the rod. The reel is worth much anyways. I suggest an Okuma Avenger size 15 reel and ten pound braid
1141492
This size 60 with lever drag is a great reel for yellow tail and tuna up to 50 lbs. It holds more line and has a better drag than the Jigmaster. It is a nice reel for the price. I run a small charter operation and have 6 of these Squall reels in various sizes. They are used by both novice and experienced anglers with no issues.
1842122
Go with the 6925, it has a 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, 7.2 oz weight and line capacity is 4/110, 6/90. I have this reel paired with a Fenwick HMX Ultra Light 7ft.Great combination!
790406
Fairly large. It could reel a 100lb+ fish if you fight it correctly! If you are talking tightening the drag and strong arm the fish in, well then probably no. (Depending on the fish) I would say a fish like a 30lb Bonita or Tuna will wreck the bearings on this reel when it takes off! However, I am sure you could bring up/in a 30lb Black Drum, Redfish, Cod, or some "slower" fish with it. I have hooked into many a large 5-6 ft black tip shark (playing with the drag) and fought them usually till the leader saps or hooks straighten! Its an awesome reel, would buy it again & again in a heartbeat. As always, clean and service your reels often (especially the nice ones) and you will enjoy them a long time. PS, I own the 5500
539183
Don't remember, it's pretty long though. Sold this at a yard sale after trying to use it one time, would not recomend it, reel sucks!
2166519
I haven't even put line on mine yet (it did not come pre-spooled) but at the base of the rod it says " 8' 6" Downrigger Med Heavy Line Wt. 8-20 lbs."The reel lists the following capacities " 18/460 20/355 25/275 " . Like I say I haven't used it but it seems like a quality combo. I especially like the depth counter on the reel which I wasn't expecting.
902490
Medium size spinning reel, something you can use 4-8 lb line on... this is the best rod I've ever owned
59899
The reel on this unit is not very good . I would not get it. If you are trying to catch big fish it will not be ver strong
2051317
I use this reel with pro-line super slick 20 to 30lb and fish for Largemouth Bass and have never lost a fish because of the reel .The Spirex is an amazing piece of kit . I hooked a 3 foot crocodile and the drag on the reel slowed him down and i actually retrieved line with this reel until the crock got to land and shook the hook . I recommend this reel to all .