Got monkey?

bassinbob · 01-17-10, 08:31 PM

Went to Cabelas to use the gift card I had. Saw a Steez 7ft mh for a $100 off. Almost did it. Instead bought a Cumara CUC68mh for Senkos since I didn't have a committed rod for worms. Got it for $149. Looking for a reel now, any thoughts?

nofearengineer · 01-17-10, 09:27 PM

Those Cumaras are really nice, Bob...I think you made the right choice.

How much are you looking to spend on that reel?

For senkos, I would get something with free spool casting, and magnetic braking, so you can really let it fly. See if you can get a hold of last years Revo STX. There are gazillions of them still out there, and a lot of people want to sell them cheap ($100-$130). (Though for some reason, there are still idiots on ebay who are trying to sell them for $199 and higher...)

bassinbob · 01-17-10, 10:25 PM

Nofear haven't put a limit on a reel yet. I do have a STX and really like it. Unless I can find a reel very cheap I probably will go with a Revo or Curado. I am also thinking of the new Citica. Want to wait a while to see how people like them.

BigBassin144 · 01-18-10, 09:16 AM

This would be the only time I'd recommend a Shimano reel, but not the citica. If it's in you're budget, get a Shimano Core. I've held a Core/Cumara combo, and it is amazing.

As for the new Citica, I've got one and they're not that great. I use mine for jigs and pitching, so I don't know how they'd do with lighter t-rigs or small senkos. My first choice would my a Daiwa Aggrest, Viento, or Zillion, then a Revo. I use my Viento w/ the twitchin bar for senkos. I find I can impart a great action to the senkos with the twitchin' bar.

BB

Bassboss · 01-18-10, 09:46 AM

But congrats on the the new stick man!

A Viento Would do nice for that I must say!

And they're onsale at tackle warehouse too!

One a side note:
Watch out using that cumara in heavy cover. They're not really made for a lot of stress.

BigBassin144 · 01-18-10, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassboss

But congrats on the the new stick man!

A Viento Would do nice for that I must say!

And they're onsale at tackle warehouse too!

One a side note:
Watch out using that cumara in heavy cover. They're not really made for a lot of stress.

Where did you hear that?

Personally, I don't see why they would take less stress than any other rod in its class.

BB

Jrob78 · 01-18-10, 01:35 PM

Oh man, a Core on a Cumara is a killer combo!!

Ha ha, alliteration at it's best.

nofearengineer · 01-18-10, 01:41 PM

I think the Cumaras were actually designed with the Core in mind. The colors match, just like the new Vendettas and the new Revo SX.

Folks, we've entered the "Fashion Age" of fishing.

Hugo_Hogz · 01-19-10, 11:42 PM

I would put a steez on it

MallenManson · 01-20-10, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugo_Hogz

I would put a steez on it

Haha! Ever see Mr. Deeds?
"Sneaky sneaky, sir."

01-17-10, 08:31 PM	#1
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Got monkey? Went to Cabelas to use the gift card I had. Saw a Steez 7ft mh for a $100 off. Almost did it. Instead bought a Cumara CUC68mh for Senkos since I didn't have a committed rod for worms. Got it for $149. Looking for a reel now, any thoughts? __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-17-10, 09:27 PM	#2
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Those Cumaras are really nice, Bob...I think you made the right choice. How much are you looking to spend on that reel? For senkos, I would get something with free spool casting, and magnetic braking, so you can really let it fly. See if you can get a hold of last years Revo STX. There are gazillions of them still out there, and a lot of people want to sell them cheap ($100-$130). (Though for some reason, there are still idiots on ebay who are trying to sell them for $199 and higher...) __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

01-17-10, 10:25 PM	#3
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Nofear haven't put a limit on a reel yet. I do have a STX and really like it. Unless I can find a reel very cheap I probably will go with a Revo or Curado. I am also thinking of the new Citica. Want to wait a while to see how people like them. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-18-10, 09:16 AM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	This would be the only time I'd recommend a Shimano reel, but not the citica. If it's in you're budget, get a Shimano Core. I've held a Core/Cumara combo, and it is amazing. As for the new Citica, I've got one and they're not that great. I use mine for jigs and pitching, so I don't know how they'd do with lighter t-rigs or small senkos. My first choice would my a Daiwa Aggrest, Viento, or Zillion, then a Revo. I use my Viento w/ the twitchin bar for senkos. I find I can impart a great action to the senkos with the twitchin' bar. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-18-10, 09:46 AM	#5
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	But congrats on the the new stick man! A Viento Would do nice for that I must say! And they're onsale at tackle warehouse too! One a side note: Watch out using that cumara in heavy cover. They're not really made for a lot of stress. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die. Last edited by Bassboss; 01-18-10 at 09:51 AM.

01-18-10, 01:35 PM	#7
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Oh man, a Core on a Cumara is a killer combo!! Ha ha, alliteration at it's best.

01-18-10, 01:41 PM	#8
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I think the Cumaras were actually designed with the Core in mind. The colors match, just like the new Vendettas and the new Revo SX. Folks, we've entered the "Fashion Age" of fishing. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

01-19-10, 11:42 PM	#9
Hugo_Hogz BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hugo, Mn Posts: 22	I would put a steez on it

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