06-28-2011, 03:09 PM
So I am an aspiring angler here in upstate New York. I have been doing a lot of fishing in the streams and creeks out here but this is really the first year I have taken it seriously. I am hoping to buy some new gear as my rod/real is garbage.
My budget is $300 max. I fish mostly Trout, panfish, and I would like to hit up the salmon run this fall. I fish in the rivers, streams and secluded ponds in the adirondack mountains here.
I have been looking around and I am considering buying a Shimano Saros F series reel, the 3000 size, as I have yet to read a bad review for it. I am, however, pretty overwhelmed with the Rod choices. I will mostly be fishing with small trout lures, spinners and such.
I am hoping someone here might be able to assist me by telling me what rod would work well for this in the $100 - $150 price range. Or if I am barking up the wrong tree with the Shimano Saros Reel.
I am new to the forum so I would really appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks in advance!
Dave
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My budget is $300 max. I fish mostly Trout, panfish, and I would like to hit up the salmon run this fall. I fish in the rivers, streams and secluded ponds in the adirondack mountains here.
I have been looking around and I am considering buying a Shimano Saros F series reel, the 3000 size, as I have yet to read a bad review for it. I am, however, pretty overwhelmed with the Rod choices. I will mostly be fishing with small trout lures, spinners and such.
I am hoping someone here might be able to assist me by telling me what rod would work well for this in the $100 - $150 price range. Or if I am barking up the wrong tree with the Shimano Saros Reel.
I am new to the forum so I would really appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks in advance!
Dave
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