Originally Posted by
AFchris
Hey Tom,
Happy B-day bud, Nothing like spending your b-day $$$ on musky stuff.I have a pete maina combo with the 5:2:1 reel and love it. I just picked up another rod from st. croix and been doing some research myself on a new baitcasting reel. I've heard a lot of good reviews for the okuma induron idx. But don't rule out the mania reel! they have them on sale at bass pro during the annual spring sale for 79.99!!! if your looking to save some money and get a pretty good bang for your buck you can't go wrong with the maina reel. Plus i don't think you'll have any trouble chucking the magnum dawg on that combo. But if you can squize a lil $$$ out of your p's I would take a look at the okuma. Good luck bud!