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favorite steelhead/salmon rod for rivers

levelwind
- 50 (48.5%)
center pin
- 53 (51.5%)

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devon42

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level vs pin
« on: November 25, 2008, 09:02:34 PM »
 :) just for fun
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2008, 10:33:57 PM »
another one lol
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2008, 10:57:58 PM »
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2008, 12:32:30 AM »
HA HA HA Kingpin


i will vote FLYROD !!!
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2008, 12:40:57 AM »
Handline, much more "sporting " ;D
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2008, 12:42:40 AM »
try hand lining a 30+lb spring  >:( line hurts when it cuts in  >:(

oh ya forgot to vote LOL i will also vote SPEY rod  ;)
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2008, 06:40:12 AM »
ice fishing rod.
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2008, 07:36:09 AM »
choosing a centre pin over a level wind is like choosing a horse over a car.




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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2008, 08:38:12 AM »
Nothing beats a single action reel when fighting big fish. Centerpin and fly.
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2008, 10:44:32 AM »
I would say choosing a centerpin over a levelwind is like choosing a reel over a winch  ;)

I use both but I have to say that using my centerpin makes for a much more pleasurable day on the water

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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2008, 11:11:35 AM »
Single action reel with NO drag system are the best to fight with the fish.
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2008, 11:35:53 AM »
If you really want a challenge, try "tickling" them. Ive never done it for salmon, only trout, buy it's a kick.  What's really mono a mono is "grapplin" a 30 lb catfish. 
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2008, 12:34:51 PM »
use to handline  all the time ha ha 
more fun then you might think
trying to throw a little hook out there is not an easy task you know
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2008, 04:51:08 PM »
I choose to use a small level wind cuz I hate using 3/4 -7/8 oz of weight to snap my spoon back under the brush.  Now I will agree on the winch deal,,,,seeing some of the 400 Calcutta's and Ambassedors used on some of these small streams. If your fish gets 50 yrds away from you he's gone baby, so big line capacity is not an issue. My rod reel and gear weigh aprox 14 oz so I like that.
Bottom line ,,,,,go out and enjoy and don't let anyone put you down because of the gear you use. I hear too much,,," your not a REAL fisherman unless you use this or that..............BS
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Re: level vs pin
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2008, 10:41:28 PM »
Centre pin is more specialized reel and is probably more fun.
With bait casters you can cover more water faster and there is more variety.
One thing that kills centre pins for me is the price.
Even though I can afford it, I can't sell myself on the idea that a steel wheel with a handle should costs $500.
And you have to spend that much to get a good one.
Because the market is so small these guys can charge whatever they want and get away with it.

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