I’ve been looking at a Pflueger echelon rod and reel combo at a local outdoor shop and they are about 5.00. Is there another brand I could get for the same price that might be better? I’ve heard the Pfluegers are good. I’m used to using a spinning rod, but I’ve used a baitcaster before. I’m aiming to catch a biggg bass this spring/summer and I need a rod that can handle some bigger line so I can man handle these fish lol
I’m going fishing this summer and I need to buy a rod/reel combo. I haven’t fished since I was kid. Today I was looking to buy a rod and everything is a little complicated. So, if I wanted to freshwater fish, off a bank or boat, possibly catching catfish, bass, and anything smaller, what rod/reel should I buy as far the specs? 4foot? 5foot? 6foot? What type of line? 2-4lbs? 4-8lbs or something like that? I already know I’ll get a spinning real. What’s the number one brand of fishing gear? And I don’t quite remember how to set up the rod…the hook, bobber, weight so is there a quick guide that somebody could lead me to?
I have a follow up question to my "What type of Fishing Rod and Reel should I buy?" question. I’ve done some searching and have found interest in these three Rod/Reel Combos. Which Fishing Rod/Reel Combo should I buy?
Bass Pro Shops® Cat Buster Spinning Rod and Reel Combos
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Cat-Buster-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combos/product/10202747/-1603387
Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Catfish Spinning Rod and Reel Combo
http://www.basspro.com/Shakespeare-Ugly-Stik-Catfish-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combo/product/51675/-1012576
Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Classic Spinning Rod and Reel Combo
http://www.basspro.com/Shakespeare%C2%AE-Ugly-Stik%C2%AE-Classic-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combo/product/74128/-1109608
I’m 21 years old and my 8 year old cousin hooked me into fishing. I’m a beginner with next to zero experience but one lousy attempt as a kid. I live in the Bay Area (East Bay – http://ebparks.org/activities/fishing) in Northern California. I’ll be Freshwater Fishing in lakes primarily by boat occasionally around the lake’s shore. The lakes and reservoirs around here contain Trout, Catfish, Bass, Sturgeon, Crappie, Bluegill, and Sunfish. I’m looking into buying my first own Rod and Reel or Rod/Reel Combo around (Willing to spend more or save a few dollars). Spinning Rod? Casting Rod? Open-Bail Spinning Reel? Closed Spin Casting Reel? I’m hoping to one day become an experienced amateur angler. What type of Fishing Rod and Reel should I buy?
If you have any advice with any other fishing gear I will highly appreciate it (Tackles, Baits, Lures, Jigs, Hooks, Sinkers, Fishing Lines). I have zero equipment as of right now. Thank you in advance.
After posting this question and reading your answers I have looked into these three Rod/Reel combos. Any suggestions?
Bass Pro Shops® Cat Buster Spinning Rod and Reel Combos
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Cat-Buster-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combos/product/10202747/-1603387
Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Catfish Spinning Rod and Reel Combo
http://www.basspro.com/Shakespeare-Ugly-Stik-Catfish-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combo/product/51675/-1012576
Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Classic Spinning Rod and Reel Combo
http://www.basspro.com/Shakespeare%C2%AE-Ugly-Stik%C2%AE-Classic-Spinning-Rod-and-Reel-Combo/product/74128/-1109608
i am looking for a rod and reel combo or seperate for 60$ i know you get what you pay for but what is the best rod and reel for it money i will be using the rod for saltwater fishing and i wanted a medium action… NO UGLY STIK please.
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i was looking around yesterday and i saw the penn silverado rod medium action just the rod alone and it was pretty light weight anyone has own this rod and liked it?
Im looking to buy a good fishing rod and reel combo
i need one thats good for freshwater fishing, im gonna be using it in lake erie mostly
price range is anything below 70 dollars
i want it to be good and last a while
Hey I’m looking for a rod and reel combo that is within 0 and will be able to withstand surf fishing cat fishing, and other saltwater fishing. It needs to have a decent amount of line capacity and be pretty strong and sensitive. Thanks
I am looking for a new fishing rod and reel combo that is good but cheap. I want to get a bait caster because I already have 2 spinners. I want it to be around 50$. I found a great deal on one online at a cabelas store that was great and was only 30$ but shipping and handling was like another 16$. THANK YOU
i have the ugly stick catfish, bait-caster rod and reel combo.the rod is a medium to heavy action pole. what type of fishing can i do with this rod and reel besides cat-fishing?
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!