Northwest Fishing Reports

Posted: **Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:11 pm**

I have an 7 foot rod with a nice open faced reel 35 lb test. Will this be ok for deep sea for rockfish, halibut, etc?

Posted: **Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:14 pm**

People use open face spinning reels for deep sea fishing every day. And surf fishing.

Can i use an open face reel for deep sea fishing?