Rod/reel advice

Hi folks

I'm just getting into freshwater fishing, it's a whole new experience
for me. All I have is big sal****er gear, so I need to get new stuff...

Any suggestions?
I'm in southern Vermont, going for trout, bullheads, maybe panfish. No
boat, all shore casting at ponds and streams. Should I be looking for a
6' rod or so, bigger, smaller? I'm guessing 8lb test is probably about
right. Wally world has a 5'10" Ugly Stick with reel for $30...

Thanks!
-ben

Ben S. wrote:
Hi folks

I'm just getting into freshwater fishing, it's a whole new experience
for me. All I have is big sal****er gear, so I need to get new stuff...

Any suggestions?
I'm in southern Vermont, going for trout, bullheads, maybe panfish. No
boat, all shore casting at ponds and streams. Should I be looking for a
6' rod or so, bigger, smaller? I'm guessing 8lb test is probably about
right. Wally world has a 5'10" Ugly Stick with reel for $30...

Thanks!
-ben


That outfit sounds about right. I have a Shakesphere Catera ultralight
outfit I love for panfish - fill it with 4 pound test line. I catch
bullheads up to 3.5 pounds on it in my pond, too. The rod is five feet
long.

Ronnie

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