I am planning to buy a fly fishing rod and i have never used them before. I am looking for a strong and easy to use rod. i am willing to spend . what do you prefer should i get another spinning rod or should i try fly fishing
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 have 2 rods made by richardson rod & reel company. The rods are made of copper and are retractable, 1 is a fly rod and 1 is a spinning rod. Was curious about the year they were built and the if the value may be?
i am new to fly fishing. lovin it. last weekend i was talking to a guy at a campground by a river and dam and he said he caught some fish on ‘attractors’ with his spinning rod and float. How does that work exactly. what are attractors and how do you use them with floats? wont the float spook the fish?
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 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 NEVER see Carp fishing shows on TV, and today I was watching the Outdoors channel and this woman was in the Missouri River, KILLIN’ Carp on 3" scented Gulp! Crawdads. It was ridiculous. She found a honey hole of fish feeding and was catching Carp after Carp on LURES. She also used her fly-fishing rod for a bit but most of the fishing was done with a spinning rod & reel along with these 3" scented Gulp! Crawdads. Here’s the lures – http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10202263____SearchResults
She also used some sort of extra tiny crayfish imitation fly when she fly-fished for them. Best fishing show I’ve watched in a long time! You think these gulp craws will work in a deep, gin-clear creek for Carp? I’ve tried corn and dough-bait, but the carp are just so "picky" that they won’t hit anything.
Average Joe, their natural food source DOES include small crayfish along with worms and such.
Fisher_King, I really do like the Trout worm idea. I will be at Wally-World this coming week to buy a new rod & reel and some other lures, hooks, sinkers, etc. I might try a pack along with some of the crayfish (if I can find any of the two, that is).
eoh418, I tried chumming the day I used corn. They just don’t like it.
looking to buy one… i have a saros 3000 for small tarpon with a bass pro graphite series spinning rod.
i know im not using a baitcaster, but im more comfortable with a spinning rod