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I have a Heddon Pal #6273-5' Muskey Special rod. I am unable to attach a Penn 500 reel to the pole %26 from the small guides, I know it needs to be a casting reel. Can you tell me what types of reels can be used with this pole? Is this pole just a freshwater pole or can it be used for ocean fishing. I live near the Pacific ocean.
I would use a bass sized bait casting reel....A Shimano 300 Curado would be the best choice.
I would think an old 5' musky rod would be very stiff and hard to cast. I newer set up with a 7 - 8' rod would be the best.
Rods are not effected by saltwater too much.
Your old Heddon might be worth some money. Maybe you could sell it on e-bay and make enough to buy a set up that would work better for you.
Hook Em' Hard,
Joe
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Joe Junion (Jomusky)
Expertise
Specializing in Musky fishing and ice fishing for Northern Pike and Walleye. I don't know anything about old tackle or rods and reels. Questions of this nature will be rejected.
Experience
I have been an avid musky angler for over 20 years and am very active in the musky community.
Organizations
I am the President of the C & R Musky Club of Appleton. We are one of the clubs which belong to the Wisconsin Musky Clubs Alliance. I also belong to the World Musky Alliance. I have been an active member at MuskieFirst.com since it started.
Publications
Jomusky.com, CRMuskyClub.com and MuskieFirst.com
Education/Credentials
My education about fishing has come from reading every article and book I can find, networking with many people, fishing with many different people (some well known), and plan up hitting the water hard and thinking about all the details.
Awards and Honors
I have won a few tournaments and club awards over the years.
Past/Present Clients
Due to family, work, tournaments and time on the water I don't have time to guide.
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