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New to Freshwater Fishing - dipaoro - 03-13-2012 Hi Everyone! I have decided to play less golf and get into freshwater fishing. My plan is to jump in the car and drive less than 30 minutes to a pond and fish for one or two hours and come home. Can someone help me decided on a reel and rod? Dick's Sporting Goods is running a big sale this week and I am leaning towards a purchase of one of their combos. Solstace Spinning Combo....Shimano Solstace reel attached to a Field & Stream Rod. My guy at the store pointed me in this direction. Also, I have read the Ugly Stik is good, cheap and will never break. This is all way to complicated for me. Thanks for your help! [signature] Re: [dipaoro] New to Freshwater Fishing - davetclown - 03-13-2012 Smart move. I have a couple shim's that I have used for over 20 years, I have the quick fire modles with rear drag. if the one you are looking for is any thing like mine it will bring you many years of good service. be sure to match the reel size for the size fish you plan to target. small reels will not hold up well to large cats, carp or salmon. [signature] Re: [dipaoro] New to Freshwater Fishing - gdn443 - 03-14-2012 Sounds like a good combo to start with. I use ugly sticks for my saltwater rods. [signature]