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Need a rod and reel

3K views 30 replies 16 participants last post by  freshwaterexperience 
#1 ·
Lookin to do some fishing in E. Harbor this year. I am not a novice fisherman but am with a casting setup. I am looking to fish the pads and whatever else it takes to drag some bass outa there.
Any suggestions on a setup that would work for this? I would like a set up that won't give me headaches during the learning process but don't want to spend big money on a setup.
I would prefer a setup that is multi purpose if possible.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Al
 
#30 ·
I agree, I been bass fishin over 50 years, and only use Bait Casters,
I really dislike spinning gear. Used Shimano-Diawa-Abu's for years.
Kept reading the reviews on the Pro Qualifiers and had to try one.
I was SHOCKED at how well they preform. It's a good reel for twice
price. I've got 4 now and got them all on sale for $79 bucks.Amazing!!!
 
#31 ·
This is gonna sound crazy but I learned on a black max and it was tough and learned how to fix a backlash. Well one day I was at metzgers fishing and accidently lost half the reel in the marsh (bad habit of holding the side with my hand not good pressure on any reel) so I was in the market and had a buddy talk me into a browning reel that was accidently marked down. Bought two more since. Really like how easy they are to dial in and love the grips on handle! But no doubt they are all good anymore just a matter of personal pref. Second the 7 ft as well.
 
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