06-06-2008, 12:32 PM
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[#008000]Welcome to BFT ![/#008000]
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[#008000]First off, appropriate rod length has nothing to do with your height. [/#008000]
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[#008000]Get a rod that feels good to you in your hand and that will work within the situation you find yourself. [/#008000]
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[#008000]To start off, I would suggest something around the 6 to 7 foot range in either a spincasting (trigger rod) or spinning (straight handle rod) reel format. A medium or medium heavy action rod would be a good all around fishing set up. [/#008000]
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[#008000]Spincasting reels are the easiest to start out with, but they have some limitations. Spinning reels do require a little practice at first, but are overall, tend to be higher quality, more versital, and in the long run, a better choice. [/#008000]
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[#008000]Spool the reel (or have it done for you) with a good quality line in the 8 to 10 pound test range.[/#008000]
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[#008000]You can get a workable rod from Cabelas or Bass Pro or even WalMart for cheap. I don't know anything about the Whuppin Stick, but, they are supposed to be similar to the Shakespeare Ugly Stick (which I would recommend). Ugly Sticks are inexpensive, very durable and I have several models that have worked well for me over the years for many fish species. You could easily find a Shakespeare combo within your budget - whatever that may be.[/#008000]
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[#008000]Here are a couple of links that you really should investigate for more information on some of the basics that you want to know. If you have any other questions on specifics, feel free to ask.[/#008000]
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[url "http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/bait-and-equipment/rods"][#000000]FISHING BASICS - RODS[/#000000][/url]
[url "http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/bait-and-equipment/reels"][#000000]FISHING BASICS - REELS[/#000000][/url]
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[#008000]Welcome to BFT ![/#008000]
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[#008000]First off, appropriate rod length has nothing to do with your height. [/#008000]
[#008000][/#008000]
[#008000]Get a rod that feels good to you in your hand and that will work within the situation you find yourself. [/#008000]
[#008000][/#008000]
[#008000]To start off, I would suggest something around the 6 to 7 foot range in either a spincasting (trigger rod) or spinning (straight handle rod) reel format. A medium or medium heavy action rod would be a good all around fishing set up. [/#008000]
[#008000][/#008000]
[#008000]Spincasting reels are the easiest to start out with, but they have some limitations. Spinning reels do require a little practice at first, but are overall, tend to be higher quality, more versital, and in the long run, a better choice. [/#008000]
[#008000][/#008000]
[#008000]Spool the reel (or have it done for you) with a good quality line in the 8 to 10 pound test range.[/#008000]
[#008000][/#008000]
[#008000]You can get a workable rod from Cabelas or Bass Pro or even WalMart for cheap. I don't know anything about the Whuppin Stick, but, they are supposed to be similar to the Shakespeare Ugly Stick (which I would recommend). Ugly Sticks are inexpensive, very durable and I have several models that have worked well for me over the years for many fish species. You could easily find a Shakespeare combo within your budget - whatever that may be.[/#008000]
[#008000][/#008000]
[#008000]Here are a couple of links that you really should investigate for more information on some of the basics that you want to know. If you have any other questions on specifics, feel free to ask.[/#008000]
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[url "http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/bait-and-equipment/rods"][#000000]FISHING BASICS - RODS[/#000000][/url]
[url "http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/fishopedia/bait-and-equipment/reels"][#000000]FISHING BASICS - REELS[/#000000][/url]
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