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What rod and reel combo to use for fishing on the shore of a reservoir? I want to buy my husband a rod/reel combo for our anniversary . but i don't know anything at all about them. there is a state park near us with a nice reservoir that he can fish at. i don't know what kind of fish are in it or anything. i would really appreciate any advice about what type of rod/reel to get and what size, etc. i found a couple at bass pro shop that looked decent but i don't know what size to get, and what type of line to buy, or if the pole comes with it. (see i really am stupid about this kind of thing ;) ) Thanks for any help!! The park is Fort Yargo Park in Georgia, it's between Athens and Atlanta (much more toward Athens) ... I have no idea what type of fish are in the reservoir & don't know if he "likes" to fish for anything in particular. Thanks for the answers so far though!! It helps a lot & hopefully I'll know what I'm talking about just a little bit more when I go shopping so I don't get completely hosed.
What would be the best rod for a Pflueger President reel? It will mostly be used for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Once in a while I fish for pickeral and trout. If it helps, I will be using soft plastic worms and Rapala Shad Rap lures. Also, what is another good rod&reel combination to use for 150-200 dollars?
Can someone recommend a good beginner's fishing rod and reel? I am wanting to get my boyfriend a beginner's fishing set for his birthday. He is planning to start fishing in a canal (we are hiring a boat for our honeymoon). I think a telescopic rod might be good. Have any fishermen (or women) got any suggestions for a good rod/reel/set to buy ? Thanks
What is the best deep sea fishing rod and reel combo? I work retail and this guy came in asking if we could order deep sea fishing rod & reel he didn't know what kind but said give him some names of a few good ones my mgt of course gave me the tasks of finding this info and so I come to you asking what are some good sturdy deep sea fishing rod&reels???
I am looking for an ultra-light bait cast reel and rod? I am looking for an ultra-light bait cast reel and rod. I want to switch to more ultra-light fishing in lieu of medium-heavy to heavy tackle, but I don't want to go away from a bait cast reel. I will be fishing for everything from Bream to trout to large mouth bass. The other big problem is my budget, I am limited to $100 per rod/reel. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
how do you cast a fishing rod reel far? I have been casting my fishing rod but it does not seem to go very far. I had my line changed and I even put a little weight on it. Any advise on how I can cast it further.
What Rod/Reel, Line combo should I use? I received a large gift card to "bassproshop" and I am looking to buy a whole new fishing rig. In the past I had used a very simple spincasting rod for a long time and though I fish a good deal I could use some help in selecting a rod. Something versatile would be excellent, that I could use for bass, trout, catfish, and possibly pike while being able to swap between live bait, lures, etc. I have 170 dollars on the card. Please help.
need help with what type of rod reel and line i should be using? im fishing in ft lauderdale florida and the keys while im in florida. i need help on what kind of lines i should be using and what kind of gear i need. i really need help. i'll most likely be fishing of of some of the piers and bridges in the area during march. and maybe using my gear while out bottom fishing please can someone just help me. any rigs or stuff that you use owuld help so much.
If I want monofilament on one of my rod/reel setups, which should it be? These are my baitcasting setups: a 7'MH BPS Pro Qualifier XPS trigger rod with a Shimano Citica and a 7'M BPS Extreme XPS trigger rod with a Shimano Curado. The first setup is for jigs and plastics, and the second is for spinnerbaits and lipless cranks. Which setup should have mono on it, because I want to be able to throw buzzbaits also.
What is the best reel and rod for bass or/catfish fishing? I haven't been fishing in a long time, and im looking to buy a reel and rod, i want a really good reel/rod... money isn't really a problem, but I dont want to spend over 155 for the rod alone. I'm planning on going fishing alot now that I got some time. I just want a great combo that will compliment each other Thanks
What is a good fishing rod / reel for a beginner? ? I will be fishing offshore most of the time and will be handling 20 pound fish and occasionally freshwater. Is there a one size fits all rod / reel? Or should I get two rods? o didn't know there were so many kinds.. jigging..spinning..trolling.. I need help.
Which fishing rod & reel combo is best for beginners? We are thinking about going fishing some times and need a rod and reel. We would be fishing from the coast/bank of a lake or a boat. Price should not be the main indicator, rather ease of use. A link to Amazon would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!! Paul
How to assemble spinning reel rod? I bought a eagle claw rod with a spinning reel and was hoping to go out fishing with a friend, but I didn't receive an instruction manual with the box. I have attached the reel to the rod, but if anyone could tell me if there's some special thing I should do with the line other then attach and knot things onto it, it would be helpful.
Advise for my new spinning rod/reel purchase? I fish a good bit, right now i have a light rod and reel and a medium rod and reel. i fish mainly for bass, but love to catch bream, bluegill and crappie. I have always used the cheap stuff, 8 dollar pole, 15 dollar reel. I saved up a little bit and i was wondering if buying a more expensive rod/reel combo would be worth it, if so what kind?
What kind of rod/reel should I get? I need something that can handle small bass, up to 25 lb cats. I also want something that casts smoothly and easily. any suggestions? I'm fishing in rivers and creeks, sometimes lakes. all freshwater. Should I get a spinning reel? or a baitcaster? I'm an ameteur so I don't know. Thanks-- Kaleb
What is the best rod and reel combo? I'm looking for a open face rod and reel combo. Ideally I'd like something with at least a 3 ball bearing reel that will serve 8 to 12lb test line. Medium action rod. Or do you have any other sugestions. I mostly fish onshore. I've been to Bass Pro Shop but its overwelming with to many distractions.
What kind of fishing rod and reel should I buy? I'm in New England and I'm looking to get into salt water pier fishing. I haven't fished since I was about 8 years old w/ my dad (I'm 26 now) so I basically have zero experience and I'm a total beginner. I have no idea what type of rod and reel I should purchase to do this type of fishing. If anyone can give me some advice it will help a lot because I have no clue where to start.
What rod and reel would be the best of both worlds? Ok i want to get a rod and reel, a spincast one that is strong enough for catfish but, flexible enough for a bream. Maybe for under 70$ Will Hold up to 15 lb. line but as low as 8lb. is there any such thing?
what type of rod/reel should i get? ive never fished before and probably wont very much but a buddy of mine wants to take me fishing this summer and i havent got a clue as to what type of rod/reel to get. He specificly mentioned channel cat fishing so i need something heavy duty. I would really just like to pick something up at Dickks sporting goods and dont wanna spend more than $40 or so. Any ideas?
How do you rig a salt water fishing rod and reel? I have a salt water rod and reel I need to rig but can't figure out how to do it. The spool that the line is on does not rotate when the reel is turned which would make it impossible to reel back in once cast out. I need to know what the line attaches to so that it can be wound back up hopefully if I ever get a fish on the line.
What kind of surf rod and reel should I buy? I just started fishing, my friends got me into it. We fish at the beach, and so far I don't have a specific specie of fish that I'm targeting. So now I want to buy a surf rod and reel I just don't know what kind to get. Can anyone help me? Please nothing over $200 We fish right off the shore, and with my 7 foot pole I can't cast like my friends do. That is why I decided to get a surf pole. Hopefully that helps.
Cheep high quality baitcasting rod and reel for my son this Christmas? My son is really big into bass fishing now and he fishes tournaments and tours the US. I was wanting to get him the best high quality baitcasting rod and reel I could afford. He said that he wants some kind of Quantum reel, and some kind of split grip style handle rod. I have a low budget this year you guys so can you help a brother out?
what is a good ultralight rod and a spinning reel for trout stream fishing under 50 dollars? i am looking for an upgrade and i can really use your help. I dont fish much but i am recently getting into it and i would like to have some better equiptment. I would like to order it from amazon so if you have any suggestions would appreciate it if I can order the rod and reel from amazon. I am hopeing to also spend no more that 50 dollars also. Thank you and I would really appreciate your help!
How do I pick the right Fishing Rod and Reel? I want to get back into fishing. Haven't done it since I was a kid in Idaho.(And miss it dearly, I was pretty good at it.) Now living in Nevada. I know some spots in my area that have bass and trout. And I what to go back to Idaho and fish the Snake River for Catfish. How long of a fishing rod do I need? What kind of fishing reel? What kind of fishing tackle do I need? Any comments and/or tips about the subject would be a huge help Thanks
What was your first fishing rod/reel? Personally I started out fishing with a Zebco 33 and a cheap K-Mart pole. I believe it had about 10lb test that was on it for about 10 years.We had 1 pole for everything..PanFish,Bass,Northern,Catfish,ETC Even though I have up-graded tackle quit-a-bit, sometimes I really miss that old pole.....
Is a rod/reel with these things good for trout fishing? Reel Weight: 6.9 OZ Gear Ratio: 5.6:1 Line Recovery: 28'' Line Capacity: 4 LB/140 Yards Line Rating: 2 - 8 LB Length: 5 feet 6 inches Action: Light this rod/reel combo costs $149.98 so is this shimano rod/reel combo good for trout fishing?
How important is the rod/reel when fishing? Well my friend dished out $900 for a fishing rod. People always say how a good rod is very important. But in my opinion it has little importance. Of course you need a good enough rod to get the fish on the beach, but a rod won't make the fish bite. Is there something I'm not seein about how the rod is important? I fish with a 25 dollar walmart rod... it works the same as any other rod. Your opinions? Its was a 300 st croix rod, and a 600 reel,
What are some things I should look for in a spinning reel fishing rod? What should I be looking for in a spinning reel? What are important things that I should look for? Also, what is the little switch on the reel that says 'on' and 'off'? And just one more thing, is there any way to make the handle that you rotate on the right side? I'm used to have having it on the right since I was used to a push-button rod before. Thanks for any help.
What type of saltwater Rod and Reel should I use? I need to purchase some rod and reels. I want the best combo for the best price. I do not want too spend hundreds of dollars on each combo. I need 2 for Red fishing, and 2 for trolling in the ocean for larger fish. What are some inexpensive reliable combos i should purchase
How do you use a spinning reel fishing rod properly? I recently started using a spinning reel fishing rod. How do I use it? The guy at the store explained it kinda vaguely since he didn't know exactly how to. I flip over the spinning part and grab hold of the line with my finger. When I cast I let go of the line. But when I cast it, it goes forward, and then comes back or stops letting out line. I haven't been able to cast it more than 15 feet. Another thing is I repeatedly get bird nests the line on the reel always gets tangled. What am I doing wrong?
What type of fly rod and reel would be best? Im a 16 kid and im wanting to get into fly fishing. I have fished all of my life but never fly fished and i wanted to know if anyone knew of a sturdy fly rod and reel for a beginner with a budget of only about $500.
What kind of Rod and Reel do I need for Striped Bass in Texas? I am going fishing for striped bass/hybrids soon and I am afraid that my rods aren't beefy enough for them. What kind of rods and reels to you use for stipers? I have a quantum baitcasting combo and a couple spinning reels. I also have some saltwater gear that my grandfather left me. I don't want to break a rod. Any help you could offer would be appreciated.
Looking for a new rod and reel? I just got really into fishing for rockfish from shore. What would be an ideal outfit to have. I would prefer a rod and reel in which I would be able to cast out a little further than my current outfit. Any suggestions of types of reels and size of rods would be appreciated.
Which fishing rod and reel is suitable for sea fishing AND freshwater fishing? Hi, I am new to fishing and I have a terrible rod and reel. I basically want to know if there is a reliable but cheap rod (with a good cast) that can be used for coarse fishing... Also, can it be used for sea fishing too? that would be kool as I don't have too much cash right now. I want the rod mainly for spinning and float fishing. Thanks for any help.
what rod and reel do you guys use? I've been looking for a new rod and reel for a while, since mine is just OLD and starting to act up. freshwater and saltwater are both fine, since i do a bit of each. Looking at a Daiwa dshock medium action for 6-12 pound line. Also, post a link or whatever to a pic and some stats.
Really good quality rod/reel combo? I hvae lived in Florida for 4 yrs and I'm starting to get really serious about my fishing. At first, I went down to Wal-Mart and purchased a $20 Shakespeare Tiger spinning combo and has lasted this long. My question is, what is a very good quality rod/reel combo I can get about $100 (more or less is OK); Penn, Abu Garcia, Daiwa, Shimano, any of these or suggestions?
What would be the best rod and reel for bass fishing? I am not fond of baitcasters and am looking for a spinning reel. The usual catch is about a 1-2 Lb. bass, but there is possibility of catching substantially larger fish. I would like something strong enough to catch a larger fish if it comes my way, but with enough finesse to make smaller catches fun. I use lots of spinners and buzzbaits. Any Suggestions?
What is a good deep sea fishing reel and rod ? I got a penn jiggmaster and a penn rod and i am happy.I want a spinning rod and reel for my dad. If you know were to by it that would be nice. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i left my fishing rod and reel out in my garage what do i do? so im in wisconsin and this year it got pretty cold. and i left my fishing rod and reel in my garage for the whole winter, is that bad for it? i just brought it in today, Jan. 24, and i was wondering what i should do with it. it still has line and stuff on it. its a spinning reel will the reel be ok? alright i have one of those abu garcia (woooo) impact reels. how do i re lubricate it? like what kinda of lubricant do i need bcuz i dont hav any
Good fishing rod and reel combos for ohio? I've prett much barrowed other people fishing rods when i go fishing off my uncles boat and was wondering what a good rod and reel combo would be good to use in ohio may be more than one for each type of fish!
what is a good catfish reel and rod for me? I need a durable reel that can cast high test line far out there. I prefer an open bail reel for cat fishing and not a bait caster. I usually catch anywhere from 10lb-85lb cats. what is a good reel for me?
What kind of rod and reel should i get to fish for stripers.? And what kind of bait rig should i use if im fishing off the coast in calm waters? Thanks for the reply. Im not a novice. I was thinking about getting a bait caster reel and a mediem/heavy rod. any suggestions? And im only using dead chunked bait (mackearl
Help on buying a fishing rod and reel? I am new to saltwater fishing, and I want to buy a fishing rod. And a fishing reel. I would also like to know some websites that have good fishing tackle. Can you also list your favorite kind of tackle. Thanx
Really good quality rod/reel combo? I hvae lived in Florida for 4 yrs and I'm starting to get really serious about my fishing. At first, I went down to Wal-Mart and purchased a $20 Shakespeare Tiger spinning combo and has lasted this long. My question is, what is a very good quality rod/reel combo I can get about $100 (more or less is OK); Penn, Abu Garcia, Daiwa, Shimano, any of these or suggestions?
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