A reel for stripers should handle a minimum of 150 yards of twenty pound test backing with the appropriate size line weight.
Striper rod and reel.
Line capacity is never really and issue as 30 40 line can stop most fish in less than 100ft.
Check the quality of the rod reel for striped bass.
It s a durable and robust combination of quality components that guarantee smooth performance.
6000 to 8000 class.
It also has strong reel seats made out of plastic and nylon.
Ugly stik striper round combo this combo is ideal if you want to dedicate a reel and rod to use just for striper fishing.
The drag system should be reasonably large and smooth staying smooth even when wet.
A mh h outfit will cast lures up to 3oz with ease.
Rod and reel specs we recommend a rod length of 6 1 2 to 7 feet that has enough backbone to pull a hook out of a big bait and into the striper but also sensitive enough to feel the slightest pickups.
If you lighten up your braid to 30lb test you will have ample distance on lighter lures less than 2 ounces.
Made out of durable glass fiber and carbon material this rod has guides made out of stainless steel and ceramic.
This rod has the necessary backbone required to turn and land a large striper that has been running with the tide.