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Offline jimboy

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Center Pin Recommendations
« on: February 26, 2022, 02:09:10 PM »
Hi everyone, looking for a recommendation for what center pin rod and reel to buy  for steelhead, been doing alot of research just want to see what you prefer. Thanks!

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Re: Center Pin Recommendations
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2022, 03:49:26 PM »
Good starter reels from least to most expensive: okuma aventa, okuma raw, raven matrix, kingpin kinetic. You can upgrade the bearings in the okumas and ravens and they’ll spin like an expensive reel. For a rod I highly recommend the 13’ riversider IM7 6-12lb you can order them from all seasons in Pulaski.

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Re: Center Pin Recommendations
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2022, 08:49:57 AM »
Great suggestions from steve. ive got dozens of guys set up over the years and pretty much always recomend the raven. The rod, just make sure its a 2 piece with fixed reel seat and and you can go a little smaller like 12'-12'6 also if u like. JMO..
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Re: Center Pin Recommendations
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2022, 09:31:32 AM »
I have a raven matrix xl fully ported in titanium and a 12’6” 2 piece shimano convergence I’ve been planning on selling. Shoot me a message if you’re interested

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Re: Center Pin Recommendations
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2022, 09:39:07 AM »
I have one of the sets that Ron recommended - i dont have any complaints.  The 2 piece rod is a must ….
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Re: Center Pin Recommendations
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2022, 05:22:43 PM »
Thanks guys much appreciated!

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Re: Center Pin Recommendations
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2022, 06:39:58 PM »
Steve PM sent

 

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