Best rod and reel?

[cr107]

Thanks for the insight fellas. I scored this deal at Bass Pro on Sunday. I had $20 in points so I walked out for $80. Seems solid so far, haven’t taken it out yet with these evening storms

 

[roscoe1911]

zebco 33 all day

 

[cr107]

zebco 33 all day

Picked up a pink 33 for my 6 year old daughter too!

 

[dragracer]

Lews or Abu Garcia reels. can't go wrong. love the abu Garcia veritas rods

 

[troutman]

Thanks for the insight fellas. I scored this deal at Bass Pro on Sunday. I had $20 in points so I walked out for $80. Seems solid so far, haven’t taken it out yet with these evening storms

I have 1 of those. Pretty good reels.

 

[Bear44]

Thanks for the insight fellas. I scored this deal at Bass Pro on Sunday. I had $20 in points so I walked out for $80. Seems solid so far, haven’t taken it out yet with these evening storms

Have you ever used a bait caster before?

If not, start with the anti backlash system cranked all the way up and use heavy and aerodynamic lures, like spoons.

 

[cr107]

Have you ever used a bait caster before?

If not, start with the anti backlash system cranked all the way up and use heavy and aerodynamic lures, like spoons.

I haven’t. I fish with my brother in law mainly so I’m getting him to show me the ropes. Will keep this noted.

 

[Doworkson89]

ole cane pole

 

[Bear44]

I haven’t. I fish with my brother in law mainly so I’m getting him to show me the ropes. Will keep this noted.

They can be a pain in the ass to get good with, but offer more control and, sometimes, greater distance. They are a lot easier to use with some lures than others. Watch out with stick baits especially. If they start to spin in flight, get your thumb on the spool right now or it's ain't going to be pretty. LOL!

To start with, you might want to keep a sharp knife and an extra spool of line with you... just in case.

 

[Rzr570]

Calcutta for me. Buy once, cry once. Reels will outlast you....