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
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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
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Can anyone help me pick a boat fishing rod & reel for saltwater in-shore fishing. I am mostly fishing in the long island sound, for blues fluke and strippers.
I would like to do bait fishing and also use poppers and jigs. Is there a rod and reel combos that would accomplish both types of fishing?
Also what lb test line is good?
Also what type of line should i buy? (braided, mono, flouro)
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