I just purchased this combo in 7ft MH. I have the Lew's Mach pro in this same price range I can't wait to see which is better in my opinion. I like the Lew's Mach pro a lot but they don't cover the screw threads on the reel seat and it gets uncomfortable to fish with after a couple hours especially if you're catching them. I back lash seldomly using it. Also I have a Shimano cronarch St croix victory set up which is unnecessary but pure pleasure to fish with. I've found now that anything from 200$ up from a trusted brand is usually of great quality and if you spend 400+ on a set up you're just spoilimg yourself.... Which is okay sometimes 😂😂
I set the spool tensioner to where the lure falls freely and when the lure hits the ground the spool doesn’t continue to turn. On the break side it just depends, this is wheee you fine tune your reel to the lure and conditions. On calm conditions I’m around 2 clicks from wide open and on windy conditions it’s typically around the half way point.
@@southernsalt thanks for the reply, do you use the internal centrifugal breaks along with the magnetic breaks? or just the magnetic? i noticed mine arrived with the two blue break pads already set on so I left them on
Hey man how's it going. Rod look very nice. Price not bad. And like you said if you buy it is saying something especially when you custom built your rod. You and your family doing all right man. Man my job is putting a hurting on me. They asked me take a load water and food to Lake Charles Louisiana. Got me Truckin 🚛 crazy .Got me doing 6 or 7 loads man. Good video man.
@@southernsalt good to hear man. Yes they do got me running hard. Got me running loads from like New York to Louisiana & Texas. Knowing that I injured. I broken both of my feet and shoulder just before summer and I just got my feet out the cast and I'm having trouble with them swelling up when I'm Trucking through the mountains. But I'm getting it done man these people really need me right now. It's good to know you doing good man.
I use it in saltwater and have never had any issues with it. You don’t need a designated saltwater reel to use in saltwater, just make sure you’re maintaining the reel regularly.
Sir, according to your video, I ordered the exactly same combo from Abu Garcia Website，but my orders got automatically canceled after I ordered it, tried twice, both canceled :c. And I can't find it on Amazon, do you have an suggestion about other combos which I can order from Amazon? Thank you very much!
@@colberjs to be honest with you nothing. I mean if I know they got a lot of salt on them I’ll rinse them but other hand that nothing. I’ve also never had a problem with salt eating any of my baitcasters except for a few concept A’s I owned.
@@TheRogerronaldo I don’t own a single baitcasting setup that is marketed as an inshore setup and I’ve never had any problems, I also fish 3-4 days a week and I do maintenance as needed which is typically every 3 months.
Man that’s a heck of a deal! 6 months later in pure saltwater and I’ve still had no issues and gets used a lot more than some of my more expensive setups.
@@southernsalt I casted for a good 30 min today. Seems decent. Definitely not bad for the price I paid. It's pretty much brand new but I had the thumb bar pop up mid cast a few times which is annoying
I just got the combo but still nothing will beat my Lews Mach 2
Love the intro to your videos man. Thats what its all about. Having a good time fishing.
Thanks man I appreciate it!!
Thank you, sir. Great vid - as per usual. Your channel should, and likely will, blow up! Best and blessings...
I just purchased this combo in 7ft MH. I have the Lew's Mach pro in this same price range I can't wait to see which is better in my opinion. I like the Lew's Mach pro a lot but they don't cover the screw threads on the reel seat and it gets uncomfortable to fish with after a couple hours especially if you're catching them. I back lash seldomly using it. Also I have a Shimano cronarch St croix victory set up which is unnecessary but pure pleasure to fish with. I've found now that anything from 200$ up from a trusted brand is usually of great quality and if you spend 400+ on a set up you're just spoilimg yourself.... Which is okay sometimes 😂😂
I definitely have to agree with you lol. I’d love to know your thoughts on the Zata
Great info on the Zata man! Still can't get used to your fishing out of that...uh.....big......cage. Be safe!
I have the abu Garcia pro max and that is also a great combo for the price
how do you have both the internal and external brakes set up on the reel for casting 1/8 - 1/4oz lures?
I set the spool tensioner to where the lure falls freely and when the lure hits the ground the spool doesn’t continue to turn. On the break side it just depends, this is wheee you fine tune your reel to the lure and conditions. On calm conditions I’m around 2 clicks from wide open and on windy conditions it’s typically around the half way point.
@@southernsalt thanks for the reply, do you use the internal centrifugal breaks along with the magnetic breaks? or just the magnetic? i noticed mine arrived with the two blue break pads already set on so I left them on
Just the magnetic.
I fish for 4 main species, bass, northern pike, trout, and salmon. Would the 7ft medium heavy Zara combo be good for this
Not sure about the other 3 but it’s amazing for Bass
@@southernsalt hmmm ok 👍
Great for pike, walleye, and prob salmon too, wouldnt fish for trout with this
Hey man how's it going. Rod look very nice. Price not bad. And like you said if you buy it is saying something especially when you custom built your rod. You and your family doing all right man. Man my job is putting a hurting on me. They asked me take a load water and food to Lake Charles Louisiana. Got me Truckin 🚛 crazy .Got me doing 6 or 7 loads man. Good video man.
The family is doing great. Yeah I bet they got you running all over after this storm.
@@southernsalt good to hear man. Yes they do got me running hard. Got me running loads from like New York to Louisiana & Texas. Knowing that I injured. I broken both of my feet and shoulder just before summer and I just got my feet out the cast and I'm having trouble with them swelling up when I'm Trucking through the mountains. But I'm getting it done man these people really need me right now. It's good to know you doing good man.
I just bought one and put 15 pound braid on it and I love it
Awesome! I’ve been running mine it saltwater 2-3 times a week and it still runs just as smooth as the day I got it.
So saw i that your using it in the ocean does it have saltwater protection?
I use it in saltwater and have never had any issues with it. You don’t need a designated saltwater reel to use in saltwater, just make sure you’re maintaining the reel regularly.
Sir, according to your video, I ordered the exactly same combo from Abu Garcia Website，but my orders got automatically canceled after I ordered it, tried twice, both canceled :c. And I can't find it on Amazon, do you have an suggestion about other combos which I can order from Amazon? Thank you very much!
Hey bud try Midway USA. They have them and ship for free
@@southernsalt Ty!
My local Dick’s Sporting Goods has it.
Thanks for the video!
Can you split that rod in two pieces, or is it all one piece?
It’s a one piece.
@@southernsalt Gotcha, thanks!
Spinning next!
Zata spinning reel is so good. I have one and I stopped using my baitcasters for a few months now
What size line you put on em?
I put 20 pound braid on this one.
How has the reel performed after a month in the salty conditions
It’s performing amazing I haven’t had any issues.
Can you use this for both salt water and fresh water?
Absolutely, all of my baitcasters are technically fresh water setups but I’ve never had a problem just take care of em.
@@southernsalt What are you doing after fishing saltwater with them? Just rinsing good? Anything to spray on them to help shield them?
@@colberjs to be honest with you nothing. I mean if I know they got a lot of salt on them I’ll rinse them but other hand that nothing. I’ve also never had a problem with salt eating any of my baitcasters except for a few concept A’s I owned.
Good review man. I love baitcasters more than spinning. I like to throw 1/8-3-8. Do you throw light jigs on your casting setups
I have a Shimano Aldebaran that’s designed to throw light jigs. It’s the only bait caster setup I use for light tackle.
Whats the brand and name of the rod?
It’s an Abu Zata rod it came as a combo.
@@southernsalt do you know if the zata is saltwater ready/resistant?
@@TheRogerronaldo it’s not marketed as such but I’ve had no problem with it.
@@southernsalt so you use it in saltwater mainly? Do you service often or are you finding that the reel itself is pretty resistant?
@@TheRogerronaldo I don’t own a single baitcasting setup that is marketed as an inshore setup and I’ve never had any problems, I also fish 3-4 days a week and I do maintenance as needed which is typically every 3 months.
Do you think that reel is pretty tuff
It’s definitely held up for me.
Just with it had an aluminum frame at this price.
Ya I was kind of disappointed with that. You can currently get the 300 dollar revo premier for 150 at bass pro. Highly recommend. Very solid.
@@jonlejcar5306 I picked up one of those around xmas. Love it. Have it paired with a duckett triad rod its such a nice looking and performing combo!
Thank you for the video. I’m new to baitcasting and just ordered a Zata and can’t wait. Trump 2020!
Awesome! I’m with you there lol
@@southernsalt can you tell me what line you use on the Zata? Enjoy your vids. Subscribed.
Suffix 832 20 pound braid
@@southernsalt thank you. Looking forward to your next vid
Ok, went and got some suffix 32, 20 pound low visibility green. Do you use leader or go straight braid? Thanks for the vids and advise.
I just picked up a lightly used one of these for 100 bucks today
Man that’s a heck of a deal! 6 months later in pure saltwater and I’ve still had no issues and gets used a lot more than some of my more expensive setups.
@@southernsalt I casted for a good 30 min today. Seems decent. Definitely not bad for the price I paid. It's pretty much brand new but I had the thumb bar pop up mid cast a few times which is annoying
@@jonlejcar5306 I’ve never had the thumb bar pop up on mine. Might need a cleaning.
You sold me on it
Man it’s still one of my favorite setups. No problems at all and use it in heavy salt.