WHAT I'D DO........buy a "down priced model".....like Shakespeare, Shimano, Okuma......can normally pick one up for less than $100.00......try the combination out.......hell you might not even like "center pin'ing".

I have 2 13' rods......1 is Lamiglas, 3 piece.....that is no long being made, by Lamiglas.

The other is a Custom made Rainshadow, that is made just for a "center pin reel"......but I use Shimano Stratics 2500 or 3000 on both these rods.

While I've thought about a "center pin reel", at my ago, not sure I want to invest in another reel.

Oh....the Shakespeare and the Shimano, I have are both 10 1/2 ', and I still use both......either for "jack's" or for twitching........twitching REALLY puts a strain on these rods..........but it's really fun. When I'm twitching.....I'm in a boat, so I'm able to chase a fish, if need be.

Good luck!!!!


Edited by DrifterWA (05/06/13 10:56 AM)
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