Hellfish Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Just curious as to what kind of reels u guys use to chuck spoons or to float with, just looking for some recommondations on a good reel to use in the winter in the lower niagara and to possibly use year round. Unfortunatly not talented enough for fly fishing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieD Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 I use a shimano bantum Currado! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F,O,G Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 for bottom bouncing i use a pfluger spinning reel for float fishn i use a Okuma sheffield center pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfish Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Is it possible to float with either a spinning or a casting combo witht he right drag set? Anyone use a baitcaster in the winter to chuck the spoons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F,O,G Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 alot of ppl float with spinning reels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snidley Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I floatfish with a Millionaire CVZ baitcast reel and a 1263 Loomis GL3 and chuck spoons. jigs and spinners with a Daiwa Viento and a 9'6" Fenwick Techna casting rod. I run crankbaits, Hot shots and Kwikfish on pencil lead with a 9' fenwick HMG spin rod and Penn Prion spinreel. The Niagara is a fun place where multiple methods work and maintain a high fun factor. I'm always amazed and frequently dismayed by the crew that only floatfishes the Niagara with pins and bait. Seems unbelievably boring to me. Snidely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieD Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I floatfish with a Millionaire CVZ baitcast reel and a 1263 Loomis GL3 and chuck spoons. jigs and spinners with a Daiwa Viento and a 9'6" Fenwick Techna casting rod. I run crankbaits, Hot shots and Kwikfish on pencil lead with a 9' fenwick HMG spin rod and Penn Prion spinreel. The Niagara is a fun place where multiple methods work and maintain a high fun factor. I'm always amazed and frequently dismayed by the crew that only floatfishes the Niagara with pins and bait. Seems unbelievably boring to me. Snidely. Not boring at all!!!! How is hooking into 25-50 fish a day boring....maybe its just me but a centre pin is the way to go. I have tried float fishing with a spinning real...its how I learned....but the hookup percentage can be alot less! There is abit of technique to using a centre pin....keeps you constantly busy! Plus using 6 pound test with a 4 pound lead is alot more fun on a 13 foot rod than with 10-12 pound test on an 8-9 foot rod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwl Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I keep it pretty simple..med action spinning outfit with a good reel...I like my Quantum..really smooth drag on it..when I fish down in the lower I pretty much pack light as i do alot of hiking around, and the way back up is a real treat if you have tonnes of stuff with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfish Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 alot of good info, thanx. This will be the first year for me down there. Just got the float suit and a 11ft ugly stick(25.00) and a shimano sahara 2500fb nice reel so cant complain. im heading down this weekend so we will see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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