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favorite heavy cover reel
 
LilJakeC
Posted: 16 November 2008 08:10 PM   [ Ignore ]
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I was looking at getting a good reel for fishing heavy cover and I wan’t sure on want I want to get. Can you guys help me.

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quantum-man
Posted: 16 November 2008 08:58 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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I use both the 6.3:1 and 7.1:1 reels and I use Quantum reels exclusively.  Mostly the Accurist Pt.

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profisher
Posted: 17 November 2008 10:54 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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i like a higher ratio reel so when i get a fish i can get it out fast.... my pflueger presidential works pretty good for that which is a 6.3:1 but i would prefer a faster reel

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Greatlakesfisherman
Posted: 17 November 2008 04:20 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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I use a quantum tour edition pt on most of my reels including pitching, flipping and frog baits.

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Flymantex
Posted: 17 November 2008 09:33 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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Like already mentioned I use a high speed reel to get the fish out of the cover quick.  I use a Quantum e760pt.

More important then the reel (IMHO) is a good rod.  I use a 7ft MH fast tip rod with plenty of backbone to horse those fish out.  For this I use a Quantum Tour Edition PT rod.

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LilJakeC
Posted: 23 November 2008 01:13 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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Thanks for all your help.  I just bought a BPS Pro Qualifier reel in 7.1:1 Gear ratio yesterday for fishing heavy cover and love it.  I paired it up with a MH Berkley Lightning rod and it is awesome. I put some 50lb. BPS Excel Braided line on it and I can cast a 1/4oz plug 30yds.

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BassHunter69
Posted: 23 November 2008 05:39 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]
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i like The quantum burst in 7:0:1

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Posted: 24 November 2008 04:08 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]
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I use Quantum reels and rods exclusively PT TOUR reels and PT ENERGY rods

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