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I have been looking into the 36" clam mackinaw and the st croix 36" bait caster models and was going to match it up with a okuma bait caster with tuff line 25 lb braid and 20 lb floro leader.
I'm also in the market for a setup. I fish Vermont's NEK for lakers. Recommendations for in a shanty? Baitcast vs spinning? Last year I used a 30" medium heavy with a Shimano 2000 series reel and it was sometime pretty sketchy bringing up one out of deep water...
I use solid fiberglass 34'' rods with baitcaster reels. I connected two 2x4's and drilled a hole the size of the rod but through them and mounted them to the shanty wall. I like the baitcaster reels that have the switch that allows the reel to "click" when line is being spooled out, so I know when there is a bite if i'm not next to the rod. Works great for burbot while sleeping also. Here is a picture
Here are my go to laker rods. Two are heavy and one is medium heavy. I also prefer the low profile reels on the rods. Easier to hold onto when jigging all day.