what comes first, chicken or egg

[blaze]

Na not really
When purchasing new rods and reels what do you do, buy the rod first and then match a reel or buy the reel and then match a rod.
For me I dont reaaly know as over the years I have just brought when something need replacement, some times replacing a rod to a reel I have or up grading a reel to a rod. Just seemed to have followed that pattern for as long as I can remmber. Cant recall ever deciding to match up an outfit from new.
I think if I was going to, I would first decide on the rod that best suited my needs as it is the tool that does all the work, the reel is only a line holder apart the the drag
cheers
blaze

[kevin jackson]

When i am looking for a new combo I look at the reel first, the reel needs to be the best i can buy for my money. once i have that under control i look at a rod that is going to improve the reel. but i think the most imporant thing is know what fish you are going to pin it against before you start the whole process.

[krazyfisher]

I would and do look at the reel first
need to get the following right
how much line is needed
what line class
how much drag is needed
cast/troll/spin

once that is sorted than you find the rod that will do what you want as i find there are more choices in rods than there is in good reels as in there may only be 2 or 3 reels that will do a job but 10-15 rods

[Wahoo]

Hi blaze

i first look at the rod , what type fishing it is being used for, line class, tip action and so forth, then i will get a reel to suit

Daz

[Cheech]

Reel first

[ffejsmada]

Reel first

Reel first, then rod.

[bushbeachboy]

Either. Most recently I've bought a high speed spinning reel specifically for chasing mackerel on slugs. Now I have to find a rod to suit it. Hehe, a terrible task.

[finding_time]

Rod first, always the rod first

[juju]

Suss it out and narrow it down , then go to the tackle shop and play with a few combos of what ive worked out she what feels right...

[onerabbit]

yeah, reel first (the rooster)

Muzz

[blaze]

ordered a custom loomis the other day and now having a hell of a time working out a reel for it.
cheers
blaze

[Davemclean]

I buy both at the same time, and match a rod to reel in the shop

[Wahoo]

ordered a custom loomis the other day and now having a hell of a time working out a reel for it.
cheers
blaze

Blaze
if you give us the specs of your new rod some of us can throw in some ideas for a reel

if you dont post before 6am then i miss out as i wont be on line for a week or so


Daz