05-17-2007, 02:37 PM
It looks like you've got some good suggestions there mannix, but I thought i'd add a few more................
I would say you should get mid-priced rod and reel combo's for this reason: Instead of buying one expensive rod, you can buy three medium priced quality outfits for light, medium, and heavy fishing. For instance...............You can buy a baitcasting rod and reel for bass for right around 100 bucks. Then you can buy an ultra light for panfish for around 30 bucks, and finally you can purchase a heavier outfit for say, catfish for around 100 bucks. So, for about 250 bucks, you've got all the levels of fishing covered.
Now that you've got the rod and reels covered, you need equipment. You can take your pick with bass lures, there are too many to even recommend.
But, terminal tackle is a must for many species of fish. I use nothing but Gamakatsu and owner hooks, except for my small bream hooks. For those, I use Eagle Claw Lazer sharp, mostly in the chartrues color. I prefer spro swivels as they are about the best on the market. If you're catfishing, you'll be using swivels. If i'm going to use mono fishing line, I like Ande or Cajun Red. The ONLY reason I like the Cajun line is because it's a decent line at a good price. So don't be fooled into thinking is dissapears in the water, it's a bunch of BS. [
] For braid, I like Stren Super Braid or Power Pro. Also, spend a few extra bucks and get a few of the X Tools. They float, they are rust resistant, and are very bright and hard to loose. They make Fillet Knives, pliers, gaffs, and a bunch of other handy tools. [cool]
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I would say you should get mid-priced rod and reel combo's for this reason: Instead of buying one expensive rod, you can buy three medium priced quality outfits for light, medium, and heavy fishing. For instance...............You can buy a baitcasting rod and reel for bass for right around 100 bucks. Then you can buy an ultra light for panfish for around 30 bucks, and finally you can purchase a heavier outfit for say, catfish for around 100 bucks. So, for about 250 bucks, you've got all the levels of fishing covered.
Now that you've got the rod and reels covered, you need equipment. You can take your pick with bass lures, there are too many to even recommend.
But, terminal tackle is a must for many species of fish. I use nothing but Gamakatsu and owner hooks, except for my small bream hooks. For those, I use Eagle Claw Lazer sharp, mostly in the chartrues color. I prefer spro swivels as they are about the best on the market. If you're catfishing, you'll be using swivels. If i'm going to use mono fishing line, I like Ande or Cajun Red. The ONLY reason I like the Cajun line is because it's a decent line at a good price. So don't be fooled into thinking is dissapears in the water, it's a bunch of BS. [
] For braid, I like Stren Super Braid or Power Pro. Also, spend a few extra bucks and get a few of the X Tools. They float, they are rust resistant, and are very bright and hard to loose. They make Fillet Knives, pliers, gaffs, and a bunch of other handy tools. [cool][signature]