Bought a new rod and reel to fish for kings

Backlash · 06-23-2008, 07:40 AM

After all the diffrent tips and kinds everybody here said i should get, (and thanks for all the

info everyone) some stuff i knew of, some i did not , but for the price and name i went

with what i knew, ended up with a Penn 850ss and a 7"Penn Slamer rod ($148.00 at

wallyworld for the combo) i hope i made the right choise ??? What do yall think??

Thanks , Backlash....:usaflag

reelfinatical · 06-23-2008, 01:25 PM

We use a 850 & 7' rod (different brand) when we're just in*light mode*for Kings - -you will have tons of fun with that!!! Nice buy. Can't wait to see the pics of your catches!

Cuz · 06-23-2008, 01:34 PM

That will be all that's needed! Good combo! Now Go catch some FISH!!:takephoto:letsdrink

slanddeerhunter · 06-23-2008, 10:18 PM

ive got an 850ss thats atleast 12 years old, used on pier and off shore works great on kings ,snapper and ling

06-23-2008, 07:40 AM	#1
Backlash Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 197	Bought a new rod and reel to fish for kings After all the diffrent tips and kinds everybody here said i should get, (and thanks for all the info everyone) some stuff i knew of, some i did not , but for the price and name i went with what i knew, ended up with a Penn 850ss and a 7"Penn Slamer rod ($148.00 at wallyworld for the combo) i hope i made the right choise ??? What do yall think?? Thanks , Backlash....:usaflag

06-23-2008, 01:25 PM	#2
reelfinatical Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,895	RE: Bought a new rod and reel to fish for kings We use a 850 & 7' rod (different brand) when we're just inlight modefor Kings - -you will have tons of fun with that!!! Nice buy. Can't wait to see the pics of your catches!

06-23-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
Cuz Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 375	RE: Bought a new rod and reel to fish for kings That will be all that's needed! Good combo! Now Go catch some FISH!!:takephoto:letsdrink

06-23-2008, 10:18 PM	#4
slanddeerhunter Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: saraland alabama Posts: 211	RE: Bought a new rod and reel to fish for kings ive got an 850ss thats atleast 12 years old, used on pier and off shore works great on kings ,snapper and ling

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