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I suggest a 6'6" rod with medium to medium heavy power, medium to fast
action. And an Okuma AV20 spinning reel. If the rod has alconite guides all the better as you can use Power Pro line . Line anything from 6lb.to 12lb.test. -- "The Shadow" Millennium Rods "DiggityDanks" wrote in message om... Hi, I am a newbie and I just came back from the Kern River in California where I was trying to catch Rainbow Trout and Bass. My friend caught 1 trout and 2 bass and I got nothing. I have bait fished for stingrays before off the Newport docks but that required little skill and instinct but it was also really fun because I actually caught something. I find that freshwater fishing is very interesting because it involves tricking the fish. I now need my own setup so that I can start learning and adjusting to my own gear. All I know is that my friend recommended that I get a 4-6-8lb tested rod/reel and that it should be spinning and not baitcasting. I have looked through my local stores such as Sportmart and Turner's but I am confused as to what I need to buy. I am only 5'4" so I don't want a rod that is too long. I want to spend a decent amount of money on a setup that will last me a few years and won't leave me wanting to upgrade anytime soon. I am thinking of spending around $50-$70 or possibly a bit more on a combo if it is a reliable setup. My friend says that Shimano is one of the well-known and trusted brands so that is what I have been looking at. Could anybody recommend me a good reel/rod combo and a good deal? I would really appreciate it. |
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Can you help a newbie out with picking out his first spinning Reel/Rod combo? | DiggityDanks | General Discussion | 15 | April 2nd, 2004 05:55 AM |