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u/fishnotfinder · 3 pointsr/Fishing

Can't go wrong with the Ugly Sticks for the price, however you might want to go down a weight... medium heavy (MH) is a bit much for the species you're targeting unless you're using really large lures and mostly going for big carp, and heavy is way too much. It'll be pretty stiff and with lighter line result in larger fish being more likely to break you off vs a medium action which will flex more when fighting the fish. You could even go medium light if you're catching more smaller walleye, crappie, and rock bass. I do prefer the Ugly Stik Elite over the GX2 though, they're 10 bucks more but lighter with a nice cork handle. Either way is fine though. Also, you mention casting rods and spinning reels... that won't work, you will need either a spinning rod and spinning reel (which is what I would go with) or a baitcaster reel and a casting rod (which is harder to get used to).

The reel you're looking at is not one I've used personally, but they're quite popular and most people love them here, so from everything I've heard it will be a fine choice. I use mostly Penn reels which I've been very happy with, and the compatible Penn would be the new Fierce II which is also a good choice.

If I were buying a new all around use freshwater setup today, here is what I would buy... I'm posting the Amazon link because it's easy to find, but you can get this stuff most anywhere:

Penn Fierce II Spinning Reel size 2500 or 3000. I use the Battle II line which is just a step up, but the Fierce is reliable and durable as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Penn-FRCII4000-Fierce-Spinning-Reel/dp/B011LVCGA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487770336&sr=8-1&keywords=penn%2Bfierce%2B2&th=1&psc=1

Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod - this is a matter of preference, but I like a 7' rod for casting out a bit farther, 2 piece for easy transport, in medium power so it has some flex to help with casting and fighting larger fish on lighter line.

https://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Elite-Spinning-2-Piece-7-Feet/dp/B00QJ4IE6S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487770384&sr=8-1&keywords=ugly%2Bstick%2Belite&th=1&psc=1

My choice for line (either way you go reel wise) would probably be 8-10lb mono, like this one, or 15-20 braid. If you get an extra spool for the reel you buy, you can have both.

https://www.amazon.com/Stren-Monofilament-Fishing-10-Pound-Fluorescent/dp/B00LDYHTQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487770474&sr=8-1&keywords=stren%2Bmono%2B10lb&th=1&psc=1

u/CBRN_IS_FUN · 4 pointsr/Fishing

There's not a lot of good info out the about it.

I'd just start with the Owner New-Half Moon Tenago hooks. Get them from TenkaraBum and get them pre-snelled unless you like to tie really really small knots. You can buy a tool to help you snell them, but I prefer them pre-snelled.

I like to use an old lightweight spinning combo that I had lying around, but sometimes the reach of a expandable cane pole can come in handy.

To actually catch the fish, take a tiny piece of redworm and put it on the hook. Hemostats can be a little bit handy for this. Different fish like different presentations. I almost always put the smallest piece of split shot I can find about 1.5" above the hook, but you'll have more aggressive fish hitting the shot instead of the bait.

For topminnows, mosquitofish, anything that feeds right on the surface - Lightly dab the bait on the surface of the water. When they hit it, pop them out. Don't ever just lift the fish out, you'll need a firm pop to set the hook.

For Cypranids - a lot of the cypranids like a super aggressive approach. Slap the bait on the water and let it sink. I've caught quite a few of them on the edge of a current seam between slow and fast water buy dropping the bait in at the very edge.

For darters, madtoms - Find largish rocks in clear water and very slowly and carefully move them out of the way. The fish will either lay there or dart away. If they run, watch where they go. They will almost always turn around and stay in that spot. Use the splitshot to control the bait and try to get it right in front of their nose. Bump them in the nose if they aren't responsive.

Some fish are super annoying. Stonerollers are hard to catch. Some won't bite no matter what you try, like spring cavefish often do. Sunfish are the opposite no matter the size. They will flock to your bait, even the big ones. A big sunfish on 1/2lb test is interesting. The nice thing about microfishing is that you can do it whenever everything else is locked down. Minnows will always bite, and can be a challenge to hook.

For ID - Peterson's Field Guide is the bible. Hit up /r/microfishing, www.nanfa.org, and www.roughfish.com

u/KaceyTronsFatTits · 1 pointr/Fishing

For good, cheap, and easily stowable I'd recomend a Shakespeare catch more fish combo, or a Shakespeare Ugly Stik. People online seem to shit on the former a lot, but I have two and they've never done me wrong. The ugly stiks get a lot of praise.

I have this for catching bass, panfish, any other small to medium sized fish and love it. I'm sure it could easily catch bigger fish, but I have another, heavier version of the same rod which I got while on vacation in North Carolina when I knew nothing about fishing and I still use it for catfish and carp. They're pretty good, especially for the price.

u/pluralofbulbasaur · 3 pointsr/Fishing

head over to /r/flytying there are some great resources in the side bar. I recommend buying getting a cheap vice kit that comes with some basic materials. This way you can get a hang of things before deciding if you want to invest in a better vice and tools. There are a few good books on beginners tying, I have this one http://www.amazon.com/Fly-Tying-Beginners-Failsafe-Flies/dp/0764158457/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395621072&sr=1-2&keywords=fly+tying and its great. I would also recommend getting a guide book for your state/ area you fish. They usually have decent hatch charts and good advice on what to use where.

u/p8ntslinger · 1 pointr/Fishing

The Audubon guides are good, but I like the Peterson field guides for all my wildlife needs. The Freshwater fishes of N. America just got the new 2nd edition published, and I think they added like 150 species to it. They have great pictures, its organized very well, and has lots of great info. That's what I use. Just get the paperback version and beat the hell out of it!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547242069/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0395910919&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=15NF3RRHGF4FY585GQ5P

u/5uper5kunk · 2 pointsr/Fishing

“Fishing for Dummies”

It seems silly, but it’s a great basic overview with good illustrations and diagrams. Used copies are pretty cheap online. I started fishing in a vacuum and this book got me started.

u/Redlyr · 3 pointsr/Fishing

Off the top of my head, a good multitool like a Leatherman.

A scale with measuring tape. For making sure you are within a size limit or for bragging rights.

Bogagrip like grabber or Fish Gripper for handling fish.

Hemostat for extracting a deep hook.

A good hat, UV rated shirt, sunblock and mosquito/tick repellent. Maybe a backpack with water reservoir a la CamelBak. I also keep a small first aid kit and a hook removal kit just in case.

Dry bag if you are going to be on a boat or kayak. No one likes a water damaged phone.

Edit:

A folding net. Nothing is worse than having a good fish and losing because it too big to drag it up on the bank. I lost a good sized trout last week because I didn't have a net handy.

u/jonowelser · 3 pointsr/Fishing

Just to add to /u/WhimsicalBadger, there are also lots of well-written articles online from magazines or fishing websites, Youtube videos, and books (like here's one I have).

But my favorite resource is always the local fishing/outdoors store. Fishing is pretty straightforward - go to where the fish are and use the right gear/technique to catch them. Your local store will know local trends, where the best places to fish are, and what tackle has been working.

And while a lot of posts here are to showcase catches, I've received lots of help whenever I've asked questions, and there are Question/Discussion posts that usually get answered.

u/qawsican · 2 pointsr/Fishing

ah, thanks for the picture this actually explains a lot about why my casts don't go that far. Basically, the situation I'm in right now is that I just started fishing "for real", in a sense. I've been fishing since I was young and was using whatever setup my dad gave me but I recently started researching more about fishing and how to make the best out of it. Finding out the difference in line types, casting methods, what reels, etc. My dad has been using these gigantic reels with rods that are both 10-15 years old so I figured it was time I got my own, but on a budget I could manage.

The current setting I'm looking at is this:

Reel: Okuma Avenger ABF40 or ABF50

Rod: Daiwa Beefstick 10ft 14-40lb

Line: Power Pro, Not sure which yet.

If I go with the ABF50 Reel, and 30lb 300Y braid, the total comes to around $100 USD, whereas the ABF40 with 30lb 150Y braid, comes out to just under $80 USD, and if I come up short on the braid, I can use some of the one I have right now. Would it also be possible to put some of my 30lb braid I'm using right now on the spool first, then attach like a 10 or 15lb braid onto that so my cast gets far?

u/uberdontfingcare · 1 pointr/Fishing

I would not recommend a telescoping rod for anything but tiny fish. People have landed pretty large fish on them but my experience with them has always been inconvenient. No backbone either.

I'd recommend something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Spinning-6-15-Pound-6-5-Feet-Medium/dp/B00F0KM4DG

It might not be the most fantastic rod performance-wise but Ugly Stiks are almost always adequate and tough. The four piece construction will make it easy to travel with. Google "fishing rod tube," and pick one that suits your fancy. Pair it with a decent spinning reel and you're set for bass, bream, trout, small catfish maybe.

u/Snatch_Pastry · 1 pointr/Fishing

Get a book like this. Not necessarily this one or from this vendor, but this is the updated version of a book I used when I was a kid (before the internet). The nice things about these beginner books is that they talk about everything you need to know, with the assumption that you are going to need all the terms defined.

Read through it, learn the terms, learn the basic parts of the techniques, then watch some basic YouTube tutorials to actually see someone apply the techniques. The nice part about a book like this is that it's also a recipe book. It has a lot of basic patterns, and a list of materials that you need to tie them.

Warning: fly fishing and fly tying are as expensive as you allow them to be. You can really sink a lot of money into this hobby if you want.

u/DonnyPlease · 3 pointsr/Fishing

Nice :) I recently bought an Intex Seahawk II that's perfect for fishing. It has 2 pole holders, room for a tackle box and cooler, and you can mount a motor on the back. Not bad for $100 new.

u/yellowtailer · 3 pointsr/Fishing

I recommend an Ugly Stik Elite Medium Action rod paired with a Penn Fierce II size 2500 and spooled with 8lb mono line. It's a combo he can use for anything from brim to bass to catfish and even some light saltwater use. It's easy to use, and pretty tough and low maintenance. Here's the items on Amazon that are around your price limit with free prime shipping. The other option would be a Bass Pro / Cabela's / etc. gift card so he can choose his own.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QJ4IE6S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011LVCGA8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.com/Stren-SOFS4-15-Original/dp/B00MGBG6M2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1491522800&sr=1-1&keywords=stren%2Boriginal&th=1&psc=1

u/crossdog · 1 pointr/Fishing

I've got a telescoping pole for some basic freshwater stuff and it actually works really well for me. I can see the drawbacks but I'm such a casual fisher that the benefits and storage space of the rod outweigh any issues.

I've been using it pretty often, 1-2x a week for a few hours to an entire day at a time, switching out setups/hooks, and catching fish (or trees....). I've had one serious line issue and it happened earlier today. Other than that it's behaved perfectly, and I have absolutely no complaints.

Rod I have; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OWNPA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/thuggishruggishboner · 1 pointr/Fishing

Yeah those boga grip's are 100+. I found [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Classics-Grip-Fish-Handling/dp/B002VLWWD4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4) on amazon for 17 bucks. Polarized sun glasses I could second as a good recommendation.

u/wankerschnitzel · 1 pointr/Fishing

I also recommend the Intex Seahawk II. Mine is pretty thick and sturdy. The material sort of looks like rubberized fabric.

u/Kclhellfish · 1 pointr/Fishing

Here is my rod - it is pretty versatile, I have managed to use lures that go way beyond the recommended weight (eg 2 ounces kastmaster).

http://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Spinning-6-15-Pound-6-5-Feet-Medium/dp/B00F0KM4DG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

u/SageSpartan · 1 pointr/Fishing

What do you think about this one? It's pretty inexpensive and it has the kit with bobbers and lures.

u/FastEdge · 3 pointsr/Fishing

Then this is the perfect time to learn alternative rigging for your soft baits.
I can't recommend this book enough for learning knots, rigging, methods, etc... https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Baits-Rigs-Tackle/dp/0936240245/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

u/AndyhpuV · 3 pointsr/Fishing

Fishing For Dummies

Very well written, funny, and most of all incredibly informative about all things fishing. It was kind of a gag gift but I learned a lot, and it's fifteen bucks.

u/1wf · 2 pointsr/Fishing

www.amazon.com/dp/B003OBFECG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=CPH0TQ7V8C2E&coliid=I3HOF054KYY8CN&psc=1

u/major_lugo · 2 pointsr/Fishing

Try getting your son a lip grip

http://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Big-Game-Lip-Grip/dp/B002VLWWD4/

He could use the lip grip, then hold that between his knees while he removed the hook.

u/ElGenioMalvado · 2 pointsr/Fishing

Going to be picking up a Shimano FX4000 for crappie and bass during the day/night.

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-FX-Spinning-Reel-FX4000FB/product-reviews/B0010FJJ2E

u/panopticon777 · 0 pointsr/Fishing

Then I suggest you either purchase or borrow from the library this book: Complete Book of Baits, Rigs & Tackle

u/RX-8 · 1 pointr/Fishing

rod and reel. That combo will handle any fish at the pier and will leave you enough money to get braid to go with it.

u/bohemian_spy · 1 pointr/Fishing

Or you could buy this 15' Okuma surf rod (which my friends and I cast ~125 yards nearly spooling it) for $40.

http://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Tundra-Surf-Glass-Spinning/dp/B0087OSK0S

thing looks ridiculous but is so much fun casting. makes it over the breakers no problem at all.