Posted by blackhawk on December 31, 2001 at 18:22:18:
In Reply to: Rods and reels? posted by Troy on December 30, 2001 at 10:28:20:
Troy,
Penn 309 reels ($55-59) are excellent for leadcore line. Penn 320 GTI reels ($85-89) are
great for leadcore or 20# Trilene Big game line
on downriggers, planers, flatlines, etc.
The larger Abu Garcia's are fine for mono. also.
Shakespeare 30L ($35-40) are large level wind reels,I have a couple, no problems with them.
As for rods, I have 6 or 7 Berkley Big game rods, all 7 ft med hvy casting. I use them on downriggers, leadcore,and planers,($20- wal-mart)
They have performed fine and fit my budget.