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Post by gloomis1983 on Jul 31, 2008 13:26:47 GMT -5
Just seeing how heavy of rod n' reels you guys use for channel cuz i see guys using stuff that to me seems overkill for channel fishin', i use my saugeye equipment and seems the lighter the equipment the better i do, Med Light rods and 6-10lb. line in paylakes, river fishin is a different story
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Post by kingcatpaylaker on Jul 31, 2008 13:30:38 GMT -5
i use 10ft. spinning outfits with 15lb. test and no bigger the a 6inch float, (zing's) the lighter the better..
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Post by channelguy on Jul 31, 2008 14:23:23 GMT -5
i use med spinning rods 7' Cabelas Fish Eagle, reels are Shimano Symetre with 12lb line....little crappie floats for no resistance....lots of fun when a fish is hooked.....get the frying pan!!
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Post by flatheadsteve on Jul 31, 2008 14:44:26 GMT -5
i use an older abu 5500 that my dad gave to me and an 11ft 1 3/4 test curve cabbelas predator rod and a 6-8 inch float and 1/0 or 2/0 gama octopus hooks. or a medium action spinning rod.
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Post by fishdealer04 on Jul 31, 2008 16:27:54 GMT -5
I use 6 1/2 ft medium heavy spinning rods with Abu Cardinals spooled wtih 12 lb Trilene XL or 15 lb Big Game depending on cover.
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Post by bennie8888 on Aug 1, 2008 12:23:35 GMT -5
SORRY GUYS I DONT HAVE ANY CHANNEL RODS YET,BUT A REALY DO LIKE THE PREDATOR RODS.
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Post by flatheadsteve on Aug 1, 2008 13:38:57 GMT -5
yeah the predator rods are fun to catch channels on. i dont fish for channels much but when i do thats what i use.
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Post by gloomis1983 on Aug 1, 2008 14:28:31 GMT -5
i need 2 get me another predator, i use to have one bout 5 years ago
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Post by flatheadsteve on Aug 1, 2008 14:35:01 GMT -5
i need 2 get me another predator, i use to have one bout 5 years ago i want to get a stiffer one to use for big fish.
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Post by bigblueeatsme on Aug 17, 2008 22:36:31 GMT -5
channels i use 10lb line and 5ft pole so fun when u hook 7 lb channel
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Post by bennie8888 on Nov 14, 2008 12:50:44 GMT -5
SORRY GUYS I DONT HAVE ANY CHANNEL RODS YET,BUT A REALY DO LIKE THE PREDATOR RODS. i now have 2 7ft fenwick med action rods with open face abu garcia 302 cardinal reels.igot them for channels and walleyes......
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