New reel

hi I'm looking at a new reel for boat fishing and will need a new rod I'm looking at something like the shimano stradic fj6000 or the penn conflict 6000 it's to use on a boat for bottom bouncing flicking lures trolling. I get out on a mates boat but not often what would be your recommendations thanks 


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 I've got a stradic 4000fj

Thu, 2014-12-25 08:52

 I've got a stradic 4000fj paired with a gomoku kaiten that I use for plastics and jigging. Highly recommend the stradic reel tough light and smooth. Can't help much with a rod for what you want as my other rods for bottom bashing are cheapys

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You won't go wrong with the

Thu, 2014-12-25 09:17

You won't go wrong with the Stradic- it's like a Toyota:  Fairly priced, and with minimal care will keep going and going.  Fairly smooth and free spinning, decent drag too.  A really great all round boat rod is the 6ft. 4in. Daiwa Saltist Demon Blood 64CJ (Combi Jerk):  It's thin, light and can perform (be abused?) well above the stated specs.  The 5000/6000 Stradic pairs really well with the 64CJ.

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 Thanks guys I was thinking

Thu, 2014-12-25 09:28

 Thanks guys I was thinking the stradic anyway I have the 4000 and 2500 and they are great reels I just seen the penn conflict and seen they are about 80 bucks cheap was wondering if any one had used them I will get the stradic though and thanks for the rod choice I will see how it pairs with the 6000 fj and hope there are some good sales happening in the next few weeks 

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 look at the pflueger salts

Thu, 2014-12-25 09:33

 look at the pflueger salts aswell good looking reel and some good reviews