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I just picked up a pair of wranglers from walmart. The best value and I love them! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Men-s-Outdoor-Comfort-Flex-Cargo-Pant/899017868 The charcoal color is perfect for work also. I also bought up some Columbia blood and guts, but haven't worn them yet. Edit: also I heard about hanes long sleeves, and they are $7.50 each no shipping right now. https://www.hanes.com/shop/hanes/hanes-mens-long-sleeve-t-shirt-24270

Thank you everyone! I never considered oars. I figured a 260cm/102 inch kayak paddle would work, but I wasn't sure how practical. I think I'll go for the kayak and decide if I'll keep the boat.

Hello, I just bought a 14' jon boat. I was debating between a kayak and jon boat, and the boat won for the room to take my family sometime. I plan on only paddling. When I picked it up the guy was saying it is hard to paddle. I don't know if he just had the wrong paddle, or what. I'm thinking a long kayak paddle would be perfect for it. It got me thinking to buy a kayak also, for fishing solo. I would rather not spend the money though if there is not much difference. Can anyone give any insight? I would want a Vibe 130 Sea Ghost. Thanks!

I can buy a $50" tv for $250 so that's a great deal for a 2" larger screen.

I was loving reel test reviews, but his gulping and swallowing always bothered me, until I just couldn't do it anymore. I did find tackle advisors thank the Lord. I have been a researching madman though, and finally ordered all 3 rods and reels. Thanks to everyone here!

So I have been reading a ton. I just pulled the trigger on a Tatula SV 6.3:1! Can someone help me decide for a crankbait setup? Tatula SV and a glass rod; IRG763CC-MH iRod Genesis II Casting Freds Crank Launch Jr. with 8lb min line capacity. Or the 13 metanium with a more affordable glass Powell Inferno: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Powell_Inferno_Crankbait_and_Jerkbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-PCI.html Both reels max drag work out and fit those rods I matched them with. If one reel is better over the other for a certain thing, I could use either one for cranking duty. I'll try to make it until tomorrow and hold back this itch to buy!

This confirms what fishinkamp said...results at 12:46:

Thanks everyone for the welcomes! So the 7'6" rod that I'm wanting is for crankbaits, and anything else I can get away with doing. I'm realizing that my 7.4:1 Metanium is not the best ratio for mid to deep cranking. I'll find a use for it somewhere else like topwater ect. I found a rod for cranking, thanks to this forum! It's the Powell Inferno Crankbait rod, and has a 10 lb line minimum. Can anyone recommend a reel that is good for mid-deep cranking?

Yes I want a 7'6" MH/moderate rod to be able to cast as far as possible, and maybe a 7' rod for mabe the tatula sv. Good idea to bring the reel to the store.

Yes I am trying to decide what rod to choose. Thanks everyone! I was decent at casting. I think my problem was trying to cast to hard. I do realize that a $99 reel would have been great, but after reading a ton...I decided to skip the middle level and go all out. I'm also trying to learn what type rods I need for the types of fishing I want to do beyond my "medium" generic setups. Also I'm thinking about adding to my dusty bait arsenal. I'm going through bass pro looking at reviews, and saving some picks I wouldn't have thought of. I'll do some searching here on that also. Thanks for all the good advise. I'll update with my rod choice and second setup if anyone is interested.

I wanted to say hello, and thanks for the "what reel" threads. These really helped me choose my first reel. I used to fish abu ambassadeur reels, on the recommendation of my grandad. After my grandad died, I eventually got frustrated with backlashing and hanging up, along with just not getting enough fish to be worth it. That was years ago, and I quit fishing. So now I want to do it right. I want a reel that is the most backlash proof, and also one I can bomb out there. Well this is my first pick: Shimano Metanium HG 13 7.4:1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/152923356591 Keep in mind I am the typical tightwad, but I don't want to have any more excuses. I'm eyeing the Tatula SV next for the backlash issues. This will go along with 2 Abu Blue Max rod/reel 6.5 ft MH combos and a $50 ugly stick GX2 50 Spinning rod/reel combo...oh and a cheap shakespeare ultralight spinning rig. I traded for the 2 blue max's and haven't fished those. The large spinning rig I bought to catfish, but only used it a couple times.