Rod Setup Advice Request

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

Good advice MJK86, here is a link to some very good advice for others who may need such info.

http://anglersresource.net/WhattoLookforinaTopShelfSpinningRod.aspx

Very interesting read on what to look for and pictures showing the do's and the don'ts. I have done some more research and think I now have enough info on where to go from here. I am pretty excited and really looking forward to the spring/summer/fall.

[MOsmallies]

Daryk - Do yourself a favor and don't go too cheap on a rod. It does make a world of difference. I prefer a 6'6" to 7'0" spinning rod. I'm 6'1" and that just feels the most comfortable to me. Get a 1 piece rod unless there's no way to fit it in your car. M Power is the perfect all around rod. You can catch small to medium sized catfish, smallmouth, largemouth, bluegill, crappie, and trout with a M Power rod. And you can throw a variety of baits. Lots of good brands out there but here would be my two suggestions. Not too expensive and they are pretty nice quality. The Shimano has an over the counter lifetime warranty and the Falcon also has a Limited Lifetime Warranty...

6'8" M Shimano Compre

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Compre_Spinning_Rods/descpage-SCSS.html

6'6" M Falcon BuCoo

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_BuCoo_Spinning_Rods/descpage-FBCS.html

As for line... Go with 8lb Copolymer or Mono. My suggestions would be...

P-Line CX Premium (Moss Green)

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/P-Line_CX_Premium_Moss_Green/descpage-PLCXP.html

Yo-Zuri Hybrid

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Yo-Zuri_Hybrid_Fishing_Line_Clear/descpage-YZHFLC.html

Paul

MOsmallies

[Fishing4Fun]

I've tried the Berkeley Lightning Rod, Ugly GX2, Trophy Series by BPS, and finally settled on the Graphite series by BPS. $29.99 right now on sale. I got a 1 piece, medium, fast/action. I got a 5'6 rod as I'm that tall and typically bank fish/backpack. I will be perfect in a canoe as well. I haven't noticed any less casting distance from a 6' and honestly it does feel more accurate. The rod is sensitive as can be, but tough. I've caught a 4" bluegill and 15" bass with it and it's done a great job on both. That's my 2 cents, hope it helps.