Author Topic: Frabill straight line combo 27 inch quick tip (Read 3519 times)

Fish2Win · « **on:** Nov 04, 2011, 06:08 PM »

Has anyone seen this rod and reel in person? how well is it made? Is the rod wispy or balanced well? Is the reel spool small or big? and last thing would you buy it. any info would help. I hate buying things i can't look at and touch.
thanks again

icenovice · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 06:24 PM »

I received my 24" UL Tuesday. I'm happy with the quality. Spool seems large for a fly reel. I figure some 8lb test backing and a spool of 2lb floroice and I'm golden. I'd buy again.

Steve

Fish2Win · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 06:27 PM »

thank you for your response

JiggerMan · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 07:00 PM »

is the reel basically a center pin reel.....?

Does the line free spool off with just the weight of a jig?

I was considering getting a pair of these in UL and Med.

Will the reel work on other rods I was thinking of putting it on my ST. Croix

Icenutter · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 08:23 PM »

I have the 27 inch and I really like the reel. The drag is very sensitive and I can see how this can be a great dead sticking rod. The quick tip is just about identical to a jason mitchell meat stick.

jurrensb · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 10:15 PM »

Is the reel able to be switched for a right hand retreive? I have been looking into a fly combo and I think this would be a good "first time" set up.

stumper · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 10:21 PM »

As ar as reels go I am NOT impressed for the price. Much better reels at a better price availible. Yes it is switchable from left to right. I was very disappointed ater inspecting this set up. I like the rod though. No way its worth 60 bucks.

jammer icecube · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 10:46 PM »

I went with combo for the sole factor of they set it up and i wanted to try out a fly reel outfit. The quality of reel will be a trial this season and i will give it a work out and the rod is great without a doubt. I did
take it for test and pre-ice i am happy with my purchase.......cant wait!

IceBalls · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 11:15 PM »

I bought the 27" combo, and am vey ahppy with the product. Took it out to a local lake and hammered big crappies all day with it. If you're using micro jigs, you must pull the line out by hand....no big deal! The large center arbor on the fly reel assures that you get no line twist, so your jig won't be spinning around down there!! Fish do not like a spinning jig!!! All in all, the quality is definitely there..... sorry Stump, it IS worth the $60!!

mushroom_capd_1 · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 02:01 AM »

I already own a quicktip rod and like the feel and action alot. I had a chance to mess around with the straightline reel about a week ago and it seemed like a good enough reel to me. But you fly reel guys now alot more than me about what a good quality fly reel is as I've never used one.

icenovice · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 05:32 AM »

I got mine from sportsmans guide, $45.

chillinNgillin · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 09:04 AM »

Got mine at gander mtn and it might just be my new favorite rod. I can't wait to try it.

jurrensb · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 09:21 AM »

The last couple of posts have me convinced to give one a try.

DasRottweiler · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 09:22 AM »

Search engine???http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=197969.msg1932687#msg1932687 Gettin old 20 threads on the same dam topic=Rehash ad nausem

raisinrat · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 09:27 AM »

Quote from: jurrensb on Nov 04, 2011, 10:15 PM

Is the reel able to be switched for a right hand retreive? I have been looking into a fly combo and I think this would be a good "first time" set up.

Yes you can here is a quick video that shows you how.

raisinrat · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 09:33 AM »

Quote from: JiggerMan on Nov 04, 2011, 07:00 PM

is the reel basically a center pin reel.....?

No it is a fly reel

Quote from: JiggerMan on Nov 04, 2011, 07:00 PM

Does the line free spool off with just the weight of a jig?

See above

Quote from: JiggerMan on Nov 04, 2011, 07:00 PM

I was considering getting a pair of these in UL and Med.

There is currently only three sizes, 24″ Ultra-Light,27″ Quick Tip,32″ Quick Tip these are all panfish rods. more info on that can be seen here on these combos http://wp.me/p1kNCF-tI

Quote from: JiggerMan on Nov 04, 2011, 07:00 PM

Will the reel work on other rods I was thinking of putting it on my ST. Croix

Yes they can be used on other rods just like any other reel on the market.

I hope this helps everyone out.

DasRottweiler · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 09:35 AM »

HERE ARE 11 TOPICs ON THE STRAIGHT LINE COMBO-YES ELEVEN!!!!! USE THE FRIGGIN SEARCH ENGINE!!!
CLIK HERE FOR ALL ELEVEN-YES E-L-E-V-E-N!!!--->http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=search2
WHERE IS THE DAM ICE!!!!!

ice--cube · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 10:20 AM »

Quote from: DasRottweiler on Nov 05, 2011, 09:35 AM

HERE ARE 11 TOPICs ON THE STRAIGHT LINE COMBO-YES ELEVEN!!!!! USE THE FRIGGIN SEARCH ENGINE!!!
CLIK HERE FOR ALL ELEVEN-YES E-L-E-V-E-N!!!--->http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=search2
WHERE IS THE DAM ICE!!!!!

I can not count the times I have herd people cry on here about people not using the search.

DasRottweiler · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 10:37 AM »

More than eleven , I`m sure !

Quote from: ice--cube on Nov 05, 2011, 10:20 AM

I can not count the times I have herd people cry on here about people not using the search.

OR refusal to use spell check!

Osage · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 05, 2011, 11:22 AM »

I really like this site even though folks nit pick about trivial things.I am certainly glad that good spelling and superior computer skills aren't a prerequisite for ice fishing.

jurrensb · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 06, 2011, 06:33 PM »

Quote from: raisinrat on Nov 05, 2011, 09:27 AM

Yes you can here is a quick video that shows you how.

Awesome, you got me sold on getting one now. The real question is do I put it on the Christmas list and hope I get it or just run out and grab the first one i see. Thanks Again raisinrat!

jurrensb · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 06, 2011, 06:34 PM »

And I'm hoping people are just getting a little tempermental because we are all waiting for ice. The nerves are starting to get to some of us!

wirenut45 · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 06, 2011, 07:44 PM »

Quote from: Osage on Nov 05, 2011, 11:22 AM

I really like this site even though folks nit pick about trivial things.I am certainly glad that good spelling and superior computer skills aren't a prerequisite for ice fishing.

SO WHERED YOU GET YR. PRERQUISITE & HOW DO YOU USE IT? is it that bitty thingy you put ,tween yr. lure & yr. hook? & what size do you use for bluegills?

Osage · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 07, 2011, 08:50 AM »

Hahaha!I had enough trouble spelling it,hope everyone enjoys this site as much as I do

JiggerMan · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 08, 2011, 05:39 PM »

I got to inspect one of these combos down at cabelas and was not to impressed with it at all. It felt really cheaply made. I think i will wait a little on these and see how everybody thinks they work.

Just was not what i expected.

holehopper · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 08, 2011, 05:57 PM »

I got mine (27" quick tip) from Reeds via ebay. Something like $54 with free shipping. All I've done so far is take it out of the box and flip the reel handle around a couple of times. Seems like a nice rod and the reel feels fine to me. The true test for me for any reel is how the drag performs. Nothing worse than a jerky drag, especially when you are sweating it out with 1 or 2 lbs line.

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Author Topic: Frabill straight line combo 27 inch quick tip (Read 3519 times)