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Hey guys, I’m trying to decide what I should get for a froggin rod that’s under $150. The ones I’ve been looking at are the Dobyns 735, Favorite Phantom 7’4” Hvy, Powell Inferno 7’2” Mag Hvy, Abu Garcia Veritas 7’6” MH, Lew’s TP-1 7’3” H, Shimano Exage 7’6” H, and the St. Croix Bass X or Mojo 7’4”. I got a lot of rods I’m trying to decide between so I was hoping to get some opinions from people who have used these rods, and what y’all think is the best froggin rod

Hello All! I am a lifelong fisherman (and student it seems), but I am now fresh out of grad school and looking to start my first "big boy" job. I might be getting a bit ahead of myself here, but I am already shopping for a fishing boat as well, as I have grown tired of mooching. I have my choices narrowed down to the Lund 1600 Fury SS and the Alumacraft Fisherman 160CS. These boats have all of the features that I am looking for, plus they are within my price point. I am looking for an aluminum boat that I can take onto local lakes and rivers. I don't want to go above 25 hp because some waterways have horsepower restrictions, I want to keep fuel costs down (and don't want to bother with a large tank, especially if i don't use it frequently), i don't go out on to enormous bodies of water, and I really am just not in much of a hurry. I am also looking for versatility- I am a multi-species fisherman and like to target bass, crappie, catfish, stripers, and walleye/pike on rare occasions. These boats have the aluminum hull, console steering, rod and tackle storage, casting platforms, motor size, and all around general features that I am looking for, they can be easily towed by a small truck, and they are at the price that I have limited myself to. My question to you all is this... Do any of you have any firsthand experience with either the Lund 1600 Fury SS or the Alumacraft Fisherman 160CS, and can you offer your impressions of either one? Also, does anyone have any suggestions for another versatile, full-featured, aluminum boat that fits the same price point of ~$10,000 or less? I have included links to both The Lund website shows a picture of the Tiller package, but the layout/floorplan of the Console Steered SS model is on the right side of the page http://www.lundboats.com/boats/2013-aluminum/fury-new And here is the Alumacraft: http://www.alumacraft.com/fisherman-160-cs.php Thank you all in advance!

Alright so I'm new to fishfinders as we just got a boat. I'm not looking to spend at anywhere near where people on here would say to. I just want one that will accurately measure depth, temp, obviously easy to read/see the structure etc. It does not have to be in color, but more preferable. I've been looking into Garmin fishfinders. They rated their lower end model the best in field and stream against humminbird and lowrance, (not saying that i should go by that.) I've been looking at the Garmin Echo 300c. I haven't really looked in depth at fishfinders/differences, but I was wondering if you guys can give me a start. I'm looking in the range of $100-$300. Obviously I'm at the upper-end of those numbers, that is just the margin. So if you could give me some tips/list on what to look for in the fish finder, also if you could give me fish finders that you would recommend in this price range, etc, etc. I'm thinking I'm leaning more towards Humminbird and Garmin. Thanks Also sorry for how choppy that was, kind of just threw it together real quick.

I am new to tournament fishing and I was looking to join an affordable Bass Club in the Richmond, VA area. Any help anyone could give would be greatly appreciated. I am not looking to spend a bunch of money until I figure out if tournament fishing is really for me. I am looking to broaden my knowledge and to also help with education and conservation. Thanks!! Jack

Hey! My name is Julien, I am currently looking for a vacation spot in the U.S. in order to go bass fishing. As you probably know, bass fishing can be very expensive when you don't know where to look / don't have a boat, and this is basicaly where I am at right now. First of all, I am looking for a vacation from 1st of april to the 8th of april aproximatly, I might get to my location by car or plane, depending on what is available. (I can't move these dates) I need to know where to find the information on what is legal/illegal for fishing in various states, and if I need a special permit since I am canadian, is there a federal site available for this? I do not have a boat, I don't necesserely want to rent a bass boat or a great boat, I simply need something to go aroud on the water, see me as a "back-pack" fisherman. Everything I have looked at thus far from lake okachobee to georgia's small lakes is quite overpriced (from my point of view). I am looking for something that can go under 1,5k for a week (including plane/car trip), the less expensive / quality the better, including lodging, eating. If the location offers a bit of villegiature or other activities, they are a plus but not a must, as I will be going alone. Now this might be unorthodox, but if some one would be ready to recieve me at their home, it might end up being alot less expensive. I am 25 year old, I am a guy, I am an auditor at an accounting firm and I can gladly send my Curriculum and some information that will let you verify this, you can feel very secure that this isn't any form of scam and I am ready to go lenghty ways in order to prove that I am in fact honest and not dangerous, of course this would have to go both ways to some extent. This is basicaly where I stand, I find it hard to find information on the internet with the ongroing advertisments. Any type of point of view, on where to go, how to do it etc... are welcome, I am not acustom to the U.S. waters. I will glady give french courses to any one who helps me or recieves me! Also, if any one wants information on Quebec fishing, from bass/trout to musky/pike I will gladly help, we have great ice fishing location in the winter and some of the greatest musky lakes in the world for summer fishing! Hopefuly I did not transgress any forum rules! Thank you for your time and good luck fishing!