Question for the 2+2 fishermen

M2d · #1 07-07-2005, 01:14 AM

it was pretty easy for me to get used to a baitcaster, but I've been throwing big conventionals for a while now.
where are you fishing, what are you fishing for, and what style (bait, lures (what type), etc).

vetman81 · #2 07-07-2005, 01:23 AM

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where are you fishing, what are you fishing for, and what style (bait, lures (what type), etc).

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I will be fishing in lakes and ponds in KS and MO for bass and crappie mostly. I generally use lures but I do use live bait once in a while. I like using small jigs and in line spinners.

M2d · #3 07-07-2005, 02:46 PM

given your quarry, and the tackle used to go after them, I'd stick to a light or medium-light spinning reel. you're probably going to want to stick to 4-8 lb test for the bass and crappie, and a lighter rod to throw small jigs and inline spinners. baitcasters this small are a pain and counter productive.

how much are you looking to spend?
just re-read the first post. i'll take a look around the internet to see if I can find some setups in your price range.

M2d · #4 07-07-2005, 02:59 PM

in your price range, I'd look at the cheaper diawa reels and an ugly stick rod or one of the catalog brand rods (cabelas or bass pro shops). Shimano makes great reels, but their lower end sucks donkey balls. daiwa's low end is much more serviceable than the shimano stuff. penn's smaller stuff isn't as good as daiwa, either (their big game reels are great, though). Okuma makes some good reels in the30-40 dollar range. Quantum =meh. they feel great out of the box, but they don't stand up to long term use at all. something like
daiwa samurai
is a pretty good bottom end reel. not a shimano stella, but it will give you years of good use if you don't run it over with your car.

look for a reel with a line rating for 6 lb test or so. that'll give you about the right size you're looking for. pair it with a rod of about 6'6" or 7" and rated for about 4-10 lb test line.

Vote4Pedro · #5 07-07-2005, 01:27 AM

My friends ranch has a nice little lagoon that they keep stocked with bass and maybe bluegill? We used a variety of lures that he had in his tacklebox. All this took place in central california btw.