what type of rod and reel do i need?

Ellie Mae · April 15, 2008, 12:30:13 PM

i want, no, i NEED to get a new rod n reel but dont know which type to get

i know yall would be able to tell me which ones are better
(i didnt know there were soo many!)

#1- i like one like this from basspro cause i can keep it in my vechicle better
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_100847_100003001_100000000_100003000_100-3-1

#2- or this one but i dont cat fish much could it still be used for bass??
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_81585_100003001_100000000_100003000_100-3-1

these are just a few i like, i am open to anything

any suggestions on what type i sould get $:-\$

i dont want to spend a lot of money on one tho

Lipripper · April 15, 2008, 12:38:12 PM

Ellie #1 would fit in the car better but eye've never used one of them kind of Rods so can't say how they would last.

#2 you could use it for Bass but might be a little heavy duty.

Have you check at WalMart sometimes you can get a good Ugly Stick combo for a good price.

Ellie Mae · April 15, 2008, 12:48:43 PM

thanks Lipripper, i was there the other day and was lookin at thier rods... it was all i could do not to get one lol but our wally world aint got much of a selection

here is another rod i like

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_51675_100003002_100000000_100003000_100-3-2

imp81318 · April 15, 2008, 12:56:22 PM

Might not be a bad idea to stop by your local bass pro shops or sports and outdoors shop (whatever you have locally - gander mtn, Dick's, etc) and ask them for some advice. For a general purpose bass rod that can fit into a car, I'd probably say a 6'-6" Medium action rod. As Lip said, Ugly sticks aren't a bad choice for a value combo, and Bass Pro has pretty decent stuff too at reasonable prices...

Lipripper · April 15, 2008, 03:01:29 PM

Ellie that last one isn't a bad deal an Ugly Stick rod and for the price it should fit your needs till you have the money for an upgrade

Ellie Mae · April 15, 2008, 03:10:54 PM

cool thanks for the help

now all i have to do is convince my dad to take me to basspro

PiscMonkey · April 15, 2008, 03:17:17 PM

Lip is right Ellie he knows fine rods to choose. I've got biten by the Shakespeare Ugly Stick rods for years and bought my second one for kitties only. I'm sticking to BPS online they seem to have better prices on all their fishing tackle etc.

PiscMonkey · April 15, 2008, 03:22:52 PM

Quote from: Lipripper on April 15, 2008, 12:38:12 PM
Have you check at WalMart sometimes you can get a good Ugly Stick combo for a good price.

Ellie that is where I got my second Ugly Stick for Cats for around $24 its abit longer then my 1st Shakespeare and Abu Garcia

Ellie Mae · April 15, 2008, 03:37:01 PM

thanks i got to go to walmart today anyway and will see if they gots any of them ugly sticks

that will give me an excuse to go fishin tomorrow

kickurbass · April 15, 2008, 03:47:47 PM

I say without a doubt go with a 6'6 or 7Ft Medium Heavy Rod with a flexible tip.
Good Luck!

Lipripper · April 15, 2008, 04:09:33 PM

Quote from: Ellie Mae on April 15, 2008, 03:37:01 PM
thanks i got to go to walmart today anyway and will see if they gots any of them ugly sticks
that will give me an excuse to go fishin tomorrow

since when did we need an excuse

Ellie Mae · April 15, 2008, 05:01:15 PM

lol i usually dont need one
just like goin

Ellie Mae · April 15, 2008, 07:19:29 PM

i went to wally world and found this one for bout $45 ...
lil more than I wanted to spend but... oh well

this is it! (of course i had to take a pic and post it

)
its a 7ft

and yeah i wallpapered my room camo

slightly redneck i know

but its only on one wall the rest were painted...

Lipripper · April 16, 2008, 06:49:38 AM

All right Ellie that looks like just what you need

Nothing wrong with a camo wall

Now go fishing and catch some fish to post some

PiscMonkey · April 16, 2008, 08:15:26 AM

Quote from: Ellie Mae on April 15, 2008, 07:19:29 PM
i went to wally world and found this one for bout $45 ...
lil more than I wanted to spend but... oh well

this is it! (of course i had to take a pic and post it )
its a 7ft

and yeah i wallpapered my room camo slightly redneck i know but its only on one wall the rest were painted...

Thats truly a great looking rod Ellie I like that. and the wall paper looks great in the background.

kickurbass · April 16, 2008, 08:34:08 AM

Your setup looks great! Have fun with it!
PS...

Wallpaper looks redneck?? No way Jose...all though....
Wallpaper + Confederate battle flag = Just a little bit closer to your redneck goal!

Pferox · April 16, 2008, 09:52:14 AM

Quote from: kickurbass on April 16, 2008, 08:34:08 AM
Wallpaper looks redneck?? No way Jose...all though....
Wallpaper + Confederate battle flag = Just a little bit closer to your redneck goal!

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, I resemble that remark!

Although now Jan wants me to trade the rebel flag for a Texas one.

Ellie, that is a fine setup you have there, it is a great all around rod. I know you will catch a mess o' fish with it, not just bass.

Dunno where you are from, but you can even use that salt water fishin, just remember to dunk the reel in fresh water after each trip, and learn how and where you need to lube the reel.

I have a few Ugly Sticks which have outlived many reels that I put on em.

Ellie Mae · April 16, 2008, 10:22:09 AM

my room is camo, john deere, confederate flags and Mater!!! with old albums and covers (willie nelson, a few styxs and eagles lol) and licence plates and a no trespassin sign on the walls.... dont think i could get any more redneck than that

and yep i live not 10 minutes away from saltwater, cool cause i been wantin to go

glad to know i bought the right fishin pole

thans for yalls help

imp81318 · April 16, 2008, 10:51:48 AM

Yeah, I'd say you definately will NOT be upset with spending a little more than you originally wanted and getting that setup - should last you a while...

Now, ya gotta show us some

with

on the end of the line!!

Ellie Mae · April 16, 2008, 12:53:02 PM

went fishin just now but the biggest thing i caught was smaller than the size of my hand lol (i am fishin at a pond near my skool and thats about all that would bite)
when i get home i will upload the

Craig314 · April 16, 2008, 05:55:20 PM

If your on a buget, try these folks out, very good rods and 2 for one aint a bad deal

http://www.acadiasports.com/home.asp?ru=0&v=&f=h&ss=1024

Good luck fishing

Craig

Pferox · April 17, 2008, 08:39:07 AM

Ellie, a few times, I ran across at both Wallie's, and Sports Authority, back when I lived in FL. Penn's Captiva or Silverado series combos with a great matching rod less than 80 bucks, and sometimes near 60. Bass pro put em out a couple of times on special also.

I have been very happy with those, the rods are made of the same material as the Ugly Sticks, but seem to be not as floppy. (I got 7 ft. medium heavies). The reels usually run about 80 bucks alone, so it is a very good deal.

For where you are at, that would be the best all around combo set up, they are a little heavier than most of the bass guys around here would like, but not for what you will get into, as a matter of fact they are probably just about the same as what you have. They make for a great all around reel in your neck of the woods.

I have caught 42 in snook, big flounder, a 25 lb cat, and double digit bass on em for sure. I will admit that the cat was a little work.

That might a good next combo investment.