Posts Tagged ‘reel’
Trout Fishing Rod Reel
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
I want to get a new light action fresh water fishing rod/reel?
Does anybody have any recommendation on what rod/reel combo to get. I will primarily be Fishing For Trout and bass in lakes and streams.
I would strongly suggest a light action Ugly Stik. I personally own an Ugly Stik Lite ultra-light 5′ rod. For stream fishing this is my choice of rod. In most streams in my neck of the woods there is a lot of brush, and low limbed trees, so the shortness of the rod comes in handy when bushwacking down a stream. This rod also has a lot of backbone and also takes a lot of punishment. I remember once tripping and falling forward and my rod tip jamming in the ground. I thought for sure that it was going to bust as I regained my balance, but sure enough the tip just bent and took the fall. if it was a straight up graphite rod it would have snapped for sure. So for an all purpose rod, you cant beat the Ugly Stik line of rods for the performance and money. Great value.
For the reel, I perfer Shimano. I own several. If you are going to do a small amount of fishing, then I would go with the less expensive reels like the Sidestab, or Sonora. If you do a fair amount of fishing I would go with the Solastace, or the Symetre. I own all three and have never had a problem. They are all smooth, cast very well and the drags are great even on the cheep ones. Just as an example. I was fishing for walleye.. I was using the Sidestab (a $29.99 reel). I was reeling in my lure and ended up hooking into a 45″ 28 pound musky. This musky had lost of room to run and did. My drag was singing like crazy as he went on his runs, but I did manage to get him in, and I figure if their 30 dollar reels can deal with that, and have no problems, their more expensive ones have to be just as good or better. In my opinion, you cant go wrong with Shimano.
In my humble opinion if you were asking me in a store to pick out a basic, dependable combo for the average joe, I would go with an Utlra Light Ugly Stick Lite 5 to 6 feet long and a Shimano Sidestab 1500RE.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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Fishing Prized Catch Monopoly $31 UOY1089: USAopoly began in 1994 with a great idea for a hometown spin on the classic Monopoly game. After securing permission from Hasbro to license the world famous property trading game from Parker Brothers, the San Diego edition of the Monopoly game was born, and so was USAopoly, Inc. For over 10 years now, friends and families have been able to rediscover their favorite board games with a fun, unique USAopoly twist. Features: -Fishing prized catch monopoly. -Board Games collection. -Gives fishing enthusiasts the opportunity. -Buy, sell and trade the most prized catches including species found in both fresh and saltwater. -Cast your rod for bass, trout, salmon, tuna, swordfish and much more as you compete to own them all. -Comes with six collectible pewter tokens including: bait, lure, reel, tackle box, boat and hat. -Customize with 22 of the most coveted species of fish. -Familiar, traditional monopoly game play. -60-minute speed play option makes for a short / quick game. -For 2 – 6 players. -Recommend for ages 8 years and up. Specifications: -Material: Pewter. -Overall dimensions: 20 H x 10 W x 1.25 D. |
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Fishing the New River Valley $12.95 With Walton’s lines as inspiration, M. W. Smith launches readers on an informative journey to the best fishing spots in and around the New River Valley. Covering a wide range of prime fishing territory across western Virginia, Smith’s guidebook explores techniques designed to increase the day’s catch and locations certain to enhance an angler’s enjoyment of the region’s natural beauty.Fishing the New River Valley includes lists of stocked trout streams, tips for successful wintertime fishing, live bait approaches, and spinning and fly-fishing suggestions. Smith offers helpful tips on fishing Claytor Lake for striped bass and walleye during cold-weather months and for smallmouth bass during the spring, summer, and fall. He also provides excellent information on float trips, wading, and fishing from boats at key points along the New River.The book features a comprehensive map of New River Valley streams and specific fishing locations along with extensive listings of local guide services, tackle shops, rod and reel repair shops, boat dealers, and more. Whether you are a novice or professional angler, a visitor or a longtime resident of western Virginia, Fishing the New River Valley will tell you where, when, and how to catch more fish. |
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Love Story of the Trout $16.95 The annual Robert Traver Award honors the very best writing that implies an implicit love of fly-fishing. For more than 20 years, Fly Rod & Reel magazine has consistently published some of the finest short stories about fly-fishing and the people who love it. This anthology showcases work by some of the most well-known outdoor writers, some of them were Traver winners, some were finalists, all are exceptional. |
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Monopoly Fishing Edition Game $43.22 Don t let this one get away! A game sure to reel you in, the Fishing Edition of MONOPOLY gives fishing enthusiasts the opportunity to buy, sell and trade the most coveted fish including species found in both fresh and saltwater. Cast your rod for bass, trout, salmon, tuna, swordfish and much more as you compete to own them all. Collectible pewter tokens are all you need for a great fishing experience: Lure, Reel, Tackle Box, Net, Waders and Fisherman s Hat. Ages: 8+ 2-6 Players 1935, 2009 HASBRO. |
