Which reel for 1/2 Jigs (paddle tails) for ZBONE MH 7'6''

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freelancer27
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Which reel for 1/2 Jigs (paddle tails) for ZBONE MH 7'6''

Post by freelancer27 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:04 am

Hi all,

bought the new 2019 ZBONE MH 7'6'' for 1/2 Jigs and paddle tails. Love the rod. I had paired it with the Steez SV TW (7.1:1) but I need more speed. Looking to pair it with 12# shooter.

Considering:

* Steez SV TW 8.1:1 (JDM)
+ Weight
+ Ability to throw lighter lures
- Line capacity

* Steez A 8.1:1 (JDM)
+ Line capacity
- Weight
- Ability to throw lighter lures

* Abu MGL Extreme 2
+ Weight
+ Line capacity
- might be overpowered with 1/2oz Jigs + Trailers?

* Shimano Aldebaran MGL
+ Weight
- line capacity
- might be overpowered with 1/2oz Jigs + Trailers?


Other options?

Thanks all!

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Re: Which reel for 1/2 Jigs (paddle tails) for ZBONE MH 7'6''

Post by Hogsticker2 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 7:04 pm

My choice for from that list would be the Steez A

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Re: Which reel for 1/2 Jigs (paddle tails) for ZBONE MH 7'6''

Post by casterus » Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:22 am

My choice is Steez SVTW.

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Re: Which reel for 1/2 Jigs (paddle tails) for ZBONE MH 7'6''

Post by freelancer27 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:03 am

Went with a Team Lew's Hyper Mag Speed Spool SLP 8.3:1 for 160 USD shipped. In case I do not like it I will repurpose the reel or sell it again.

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Re: Which reel for 1/2 Jigs (paddle tails) for ZBONE MH 7'6''

Post by KP Duty » Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:16 pm

I'd go SV TWS 8.1.

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