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JTReed

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Re: Steelhead Set-up Question?
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2010, 03:44:42 PM »

With 100 lb braided and treble hooks... ;D ;D ;D

And a 25 foot of leader or if you can coil it up on the bank in the 50 foot range. and make sure to drift for 100 meters. hahaha
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kindalonismo

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Re: Steelhead Set-up Question?
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2010, 06:54:12 PM »

You'll probably be able to find a float fishing combo at a tackle shop for around $200.  Personally, I like Abu round reels- simple, durable and they perform plenty well.  An Abu 5600C4 or C3 would be a good choice.  The Fenwick 10.5' HMX is a great rod for relatively cheap, its a softer rod and flexes nicely.  Everyone jumps to say Maxima Ultragreen is THE line the buy, but I prefer Berkley Trilene Big Game- its cheaper, much longer lasting and just as strong.  Its a higher quality line IMO.

Thanks so much for the great feedback Matt and Adriaticum! Really appreciate it!  ;D
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kindalonismo

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Re: Steelhead Set-up Question?
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2010, 06:55:08 PM »

And a 25 foot of leader or if you can coil it up on the bank in the 50 foot range. and make sure to drift for 100 meters. hahaha

Haha! Classic!  :D
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joska

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Re: Steelhead Set-up Question?
« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2010, 06:08:35 PM »

Thanks so much for the great feedback Matt and Adriaticum! Really appreciate it!  ;D
great tip, i have a M 10#-20# HMX and a abu 6600 EXT. was thinking of spooling up with the Maxima Chameleon, any thoughts on that?
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Re: Steelhead Set-up Question?
« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2010, 09:44:21 PM »

i think ultra green is the standard  ;)
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