Re: rod/reel question

Thanks for the response. I have heard the idea that Sphynx talks
about. The reason I was asking, also was that I have heard fishermen
talking about standard, intermediate, and heavy reels but no one can
say what type of rod goes with it (7',8, medium, heavy, etc.). I guess
what you and Sphynx are saying is that if it feels right it probably
is right. Thanks again

joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
>  "Sphynx" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > This is not a hard and fast rule but, for small outfits it worked for me
> > as a guiding principle when I was a kid.  The best way would be to try
> > different combos and see which feels and performs the best.
> 
> I would agree with Sphynx on this point. If it feels right in the hand 
> for you should work fine.
> 
> Also depends on the kind of fishing you will be doing. You will not get 
> the same balance from a large bait reel as you do with a smaller 
> baitcaster or spinning outfit. Of course you are not making cast after 
> cast with the bait reel so it is not an issue.
> 
> Maybe as important is how the outfit is 'balanced' is the rod and the 
> purpose if is best for (soft presentation, good touch/feel, distance, 
> power/backbone, accuracy). Once you decide what rod, the reel should be 
> of the best quality you can put on it with a good drag, smooth action 
> and durability. The size would be the last thing to consider and there 
> are probably always a couple of any model reel that could fit on a given 
> rod (for example Shimano 2000/3000 - discontinued, Penn Slammer 260/360).
> 
> Good Fishin'
> 
> atljoe