Best Reel for new noodle rod.

  • fishthumper
    Sartell, MN.
    Posts: 11897
    January 8, 2013 at 9:25 pm #1304747

    OK. After waiting almost all last ice season for my Thorne Bro’s Power Noodle ( Going to also add a TUC noodle as soon as I can hook up with one of the guys to take a look at one.) I now need to find a reel to put on it ( Will need to wait until next season for the Black Betty 6061 ) What reel would all of you suggest I put on it. I have always liked the underspin reels from Zebco ( But they no longer make the one I like ) I have tried several other underspins and all have the same problem – The little pickup pin will not pick up the line well when fishing with real lite line 3 LB or less. All the new reels have a fixed pin and can not be pulled out far enough to work right. So what do all of you use on your Noodle rods – Never been a big fan of spinning reels but willing to give one a try. Don’t want to try a fly reel until I can get my hands on a Black Betty – Unless someone can sell me on one. I want one with a free spool and also a gear ratio for sure.

    lhprop1
    Eagan
    Posts: 1899
    January 8, 2013 at 9:37 pm #1128370

    Pflueger President Micro. It’s well balanced on my Power Noodle.

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    January 8, 2013 at 9:38 pm #1128372

    I have been using a pflueger trion micro on my noodle.. Very nice reel, super smooth drag with light line. I am currently using 2lb suffix ice on my noodle set-up and absolutely love it.

    30″ TUC noodle
    Pflueger Trion 4520
    Suffix ice magic 2lb

    That is my winning combo!

    kennyd
    Posts: 63
    January 8, 2013 at 10:11 pm #1128382

    i LOVE my Shimano Symetre 500’s…tiny, light and smooth!!!

    travp
    Blaine , Mn
    Posts: 401
    January 8, 2013 at 10:29 pm #1128387

    Shimano Sahara 500.

    chirp
    Rochester
    Posts: 1471
    January 8, 2013 at 10:36 pm #1128391

    I have the Pflueger Trion.

    vern
    Richfield, MN
    Posts: 316
    January 8, 2013 at 11:20 pm #1128401

    Shimano Sedona 500

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    January 8, 2013 at 11:59 pm #1128406

    Quote:

    i LOVE my Shimano Symetre 500’s…tiny, light and smooth!!!

    X2

    jld
    Holmen
    Posts: 813
    January 9, 2013 at 12:02 am #1128407

    Quote:

    Shimano Sedona 500

    x2

    jake-bohnsack
    Wright County Area
    Posts: 132
    January 9, 2013 at 2:08 am #1128459

    Sedona 500 and Sienna 500- if you want to go cheaper…

    Willy D
    Nipawin, SK
    Posts: 209
    January 9, 2013 at 3:07 am #1103543

    Shimano Symetre 500 or the Quantum Kinetic .50

    SPADED
    rochester,mn
    Posts: 21
    January 9, 2013 at 4:33 am #1128499

    the 40 dollar black betty is JUNK, the 6061 is supposed to be way better but no one has it out to mess with and im thinking thats for a reason. 13fishing gear let me down with that reel, until them i thought all their stuff was original and excited to see what they came out with next… i think they should just stick to rods.

Viewing 12 posts - 1 through 12 (of 12 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.