Fishing Q&A
rod and reel for general medium heavy fishing?
I already have some medium light rod/reels for general fishing in the area but wanted on heavy, stronger just so we can try for some larger heavy bass, pike, cats, etc. I was looking and found Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Spinning Rods, 9' medium action 2 piece $39.95, or 7' medium action 2 piece for $29.95. And the Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® XPS® Travel Spinning Rods, 6' 6'' medium heavy 3 piece $59.88, Both at Bass pro for the reel I have two ideas, the Bass Pro Shops® MegaCast® Spinning Reels model MCX40FD for $19.99 and the Daiwa® Regal®-XiA Spinning Reels model RG4000-XIA for $49.95 I know most of you will suggest Shimano Bait-runner 3500 but PLEASE DON'T I have a budget, which isn't very high I would like you ideas, also, if you know of a secure place to buy that is cheaper, I would like it very much Thanks in advance it would be freshwater only for those who tell me that there is a rod for $??.?? at bass pro or wherever, please tell model, link, or some how tell me how to find the one you are talking about
Public Comments
- go with whaty you can afford, look in mags they have offers on combo deals, that may suit your budget better
- what ever works best for you is what you should use
- 9' medium action 2 piece $39.95 i would try to get an 8' to 7' 8'' rod though
- bass pro shops have a med heavy combo in either a spinning or spin-cast (thumb release) in med/heavy action for $39,99 for your choice. page 116 2008 master fishing catalog...items I and J on the page
- i have the 9' ugly stik works great especially for the price it my favorite rod to fish with and haven't broken it yet caught some big pike on it but i don't no about the reels never used them but i would go with the best you can afford
- I would prefer to use a 1 piece rod as well. PS...Ugly Sticks is the bottom of the barrell. For $10-$20 more, you can buy a better grade rod. You already mentioned Bass Pro. They have many rods in the $50-$60 price range. Also, for you, the 7' rod may be the longest you'll need. My longest rod is 6' 10" and I fish tournaments. Don't get too long, it'll get in the way!! As far a the reel...I see you are looking for a spinning reel. For a budget shopper, go with the Okuma Alumina AL-20 for $70; Quantim Array for $40; Daiwa Regal XIA for $50. These are some examples of decent reels for fairly cheap.
- well if you are gonna be using lures you need to buy a abu garcia revo s $110 and any 6'6" graphite pole thats about $40 or more and if your fishing on the bottom use a abu garcia 6500 C3 reel and a 7' berkley glowstick
