03-23-2010, 09:32 PM
[quote B1gF1sh5]
I am just getting into freashwater <sic> fishing and I was thinking on purchasing a new baitcasting reel and then obvioulsy <sic> a rod.... [/quote]
I'd recommend buying a spinning reel. You can find tons of high quality reels for under $100. Whether you are new to fishing entirely or just freshwater, a spinning reel will be more versatile. It will allow you to cast both heavy and light baits. You will be able to easily switch out spools of different pound line test. Your reel be able to handle 6 to 12lb test. Use mono. If you are new to the sport, a baitcasting reel might be a real headache.
[quote B1gF1sh5]Should I get a combo or buy the rod and reel seperate? [/quote]
I don't buy combos personally - one component is usually suffering in quality. You should just get a [i]spinning reel[/i] and a properly balanced two piece spinning rod. The owner of the tackle shop will help you pick out a properly balanced outfit. I prefer a 6'6 medium powered rod and a medium fast action. It is a good all around multi-species rod.
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I am just getting into freashwater <sic> fishing and I was thinking on purchasing a new baitcasting reel and then obvioulsy <sic> a rod.... [/quote]
I'd recommend buying a spinning reel. You can find tons of high quality reels for under $100. Whether you are new to fishing entirely or just freshwater, a spinning reel will be more versatile. It will allow you to cast both heavy and light baits. You will be able to easily switch out spools of different pound line test. Your reel be able to handle 6 to 12lb test. Use mono. If you are new to the sport, a baitcasting reel might be a real headache.
[quote B1gF1sh5]Should I get a combo or buy the rod and reel seperate? [/quote]
I don't buy combos personally - one component is usually suffering in quality. You should just get a [i]spinning reel[/i] and a properly balanced two piece spinning rod. The owner of the tackle shop will help you pick out a properly balanced outfit. I prefer a 6'6 medium powered rod and a medium fast action. It is a good all around multi-species rod.
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