Question - Ugly Stik Tiger rod

[dfisher]

I just bought this rod http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_8012____SearchResults

I also bought the Abu Garcia 5500c reel. Would this reel be applicable for this Tiger Rod? I tried putting it on and it looks SMALL on the rod and looks retarded. Should I buy the 7000c3i instead?

What do you guys recommend for this type of rod? I am looking just to setup this rod for Halibuts, sand/calico bass, cudas, yellowtail and the occasional sea bass.

Any help is appreciated as I am just getting into salt water from fresh water.

Thanks in advance!

[bingo]

id go with the ugly stik inter coastal for the reel you have. they sell it at walmart bout 39.99. i had the rod paired with the daiwa coastal and killed the bass and cudas but i upgraded to the loom back bounce. now i got my ugly stick paired with the abu bcx 5600.

[dfisher]

hey bingo,

I actually have a rod that I bought and was wondering if the new reel I bought would work, cause it looks small on this new rod. Its a 6.6 15-40lb Ugly Stik Tiger Rod.

sorry for any confusion.

[bingo]

so are you looking for a reel to match the rod or a rod to match the reel?

[dfisher]

Looking for a reel to match the rod, cause the reel I bought looks small on it and I wasn't sure if it was applicable for the new rod I just bought.

if I can't use the new one, I am looking for a reel under $100 thanks

[victor101]

Hmm...This reel would match it up better http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_76228_151001000_151000000_151001000_151-1-0 If its over your price range then you can always go with a Penn jigmaster 500 http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_7931_151001000_151000000_151001000_151-1-0 which is what most Sportfishing landings use as their rental gear. Both are great beginner reels. I would go with the Sealine SL-X30SHA and spool it with 20#line...

If its not too late...i would suggest returning the 6'6 rod and getting the 7' instead. The extra 6" will make a difference when youre flylining and tossing jigs.

[Nessie Hunter]

What do you guys recommend for this type of rod? I am looking just to setup this rod for Halibuts, sand/calico bass, cudas, yellowtail and the occasional sea bass.

Light saltwater???
Yellows & Seabass is getting into Med gear (need more line capacity & heavier drag)..

As victor101 stated, I would go with the 7' (one piece) for flylining etc, & longer casting.....

In the $100 range for a Reel..
Lot of choices......
Hard to beat the Sealine X, 20SHA or 30SHA size for your needs...
Basic difference in 20 & 30 is line capacity..
The 20 would work fine and allow for lighter line to get the Bass, Hali, Cuda's...
I would fill it with Spectra (50#) and top it with whatever is the Soup de Juor (10# to 30#)...
With the heavier Spectra, any break off will only be the short top shot of Mono/fluoro!!!
A quick top shot line change, and you can compete with all the fish mentioned...
Go from bass in the bay or kelp to throwing iron in less then 5 min.......

As you do more fishing you can then slowly acquire more gear at will..



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[megafisher94]

i have an ugly stick tiger rod too. i dont know if its the same because the one i have in my opinion would be better suited for tuna...

[bchbum54]

Check out our classified ads here, you can find some good reels to complament your rod.

"This Shimano TR-200. Costmetically: 7 Mechanically: 8 Asking: $25" is a great deal, one quick service at Shimano in Irvine and your good.

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=37538

or this "Shimano Torium 14 – Only used twice. Retails for $180: Selling for $110" it might still be avialable. you cant go wrong with a Torium.

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=36981

anyways just check out the classifieds and you will find some good deals