12-01-2011, 05:54 PM
Go to sportmans and fool around with some different rods/reels. As mentioned above on a baitcaster, you cannot afford to get a cheap one. There are a few forums I know of where you can get some good quality gear for a good price. UT doesnt have much love for a bass fisherman.
Personally i wouldnt by anything but Daiwa, Shimano or Abu Garcia. While some guys like Quantum, I think they are complete garbage. Go down and hold some in your hand. Each brand will be slightly different in feel and style. Some are made more to "palm" them in your hand, so are really small and light. This is my favorite style. It makes flippin baits 10x easier and they weigh almost nothing. The other main difference in BC reels is the braking system. Shimano for instance you have to take the sideplate off to adjust the magnets in it, which to me is a complete pain in the butt.
If you can find a few guys who will let you cast one a few times that would be your best bet.
Shoot me a pm and I can direct you a few places that will really help you out.
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Personally i wouldnt by anything but Daiwa, Shimano or Abu Garcia. While some guys like Quantum, I think they are complete garbage. Go down and hold some in your hand. Each brand will be slightly different in feel and style. Some are made more to "palm" them in your hand, so are really small and light. This is my favorite style. It makes flippin baits 10x easier and they weigh almost nothing. The other main difference in BC reels is the braking system. Shimano for instance you have to take the sideplate off to adjust the magnets in it, which to me is a complete pain in the butt.
If you can find a few guys who will let you cast one a few times that would be your best bet.
Shoot me a pm and I can direct you a few places that will really help you out.
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