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Since I get to have extra spinning reel (Exsence 3000), I want to buy a dedicated rod for float tube fishing, I have two ugly stik GX2 for my float tube so in case if they drop in water, I wouldn't worry about it. But here I have chance to add another combo for float tubing. They said you need a short handle for kayak and float tube so it will not interfere with PFD. we have St.Croix Mojo Yak but it is 7' long, So make story short, Tell me what you think will be best rod for me.

Let's see what setup you got. I love this price range because I can actually afford it at the moment. HA HA. But this is the sweet sport for RODS AND REELS. So, let's see what you got? What do you look for? What your favorite combo is? What you wish you would have done or could do? Things to AVOID!? TIPS and TRICKS on where to find these deals. Just guys/girls talking tight-lines under 250$. ADD PICTURES! SHOW EM' OFF!

Hello all! I've been fishing my whole life, but at 41, most of my gear is more than half my age and is ready to be replaced. As money is not only an object, but one I have little of, I want to build the perfect spinning and casting combo to cover as many situations as possible. I live in Florida, and don't own a boat, so shore fish rivers and smaller lakes. I also want the spinning combo to be a travel rod, as I backpack a good bit, and love lakes that have no access and require a good few miles of hiking to get to. I am hoping to keep the grand damage for both combos around $400, and have gear that will last a long while like the gear I am replacing. I was thinking a 2500 size inshore spinning reel, as I do some fishing on the inter-coastal, beaches and piers, paired with a Daiwa Ardito or Fenwich Methods. I like the idea of being able to have multiple setups, but I don't want to sacrifice sensitivity either. Reviews of both rods seem solid. For the casting, I am looking at a Tatula CT Type R or Tatula SV paired with a 7' MH rod. I've heard great things about Dobyn's Fury, Powells and the Aaron's Edge rods, which I can snag for around $100. I do a lot of fishing with bottom contact baits so want something sensitive. While my old reels are dead, I do have a good crankbait rod that I plan on keeping in service. Any thoughts, reviews and tips of where and how to save cash is appreciated. I'm also open to buying used and looking at some Shimano Cumara rods, although it seems like the newer ones have some quality control issues, which makes me nervous on buying them used. Thanks!

A recent conversation with a friend left me pondering a question: What is the number of combos a bank angler should? Then how do you determine the combos? Do you take all finesse? Grab two stouter rods and something light? Yes you might have quest it, I am a bank angler and currently sitting on six combos. When I go I never take more than three with and frankly it's the same two every time. Typically don't fish a lot of cranks just because it's hard to find areas that are weed free or crank friendly. I'd like to hear what the community thinks. Please refer to the questions above.

Hello all! I have some rods and reels I use and was wondering how you would pair them to make a combo for maximum effectiveness. I know this will require a long answer so I will number the reels and use letters for the rods so you can use those instead of the model numbers. A. Shimano Antares DC 7:1 B. Lews BB-1 7:1 C. Alderbaren 7:1 D. Quantum Smoke Spin 2500 type E. Shimano 2500 Spin CI4 F. *** 7:1 G. Metanium D.C. 7:1 Rods 1. Dobyn's 701 Spinning 2. Dobyn's 734CH 3. Dobyns 735CH 4. Powell Max 3D 753 5. Shimano Crucial 6'6" 6. G Loomis 6'6" jw.. What reel goes best w each rod in your opinion? Make a single combo like E1 or do all or none I'm trying to tweek my tools here. Line etc is also sweet. Thanks in advance.

ok so i'm looking to get a couple more rods and reels for next season i currently have the following: 7' MH/F Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 with a 7.0.1 Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special with 65 LB power pro (my topwater or flipping rod) 7' MH/F Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series Trigger with a 6.4.1 Abu Garcia Silver Max with 15 LB fluro (my crank of moving bait rod) 6'6" M/F Ugly Stick Lite with a 5.3.1 Pfluger Purist with 10 LB fluro (for my finesse stuff) i'm looking to have get more setups so it looks more like this: Baitcasters: 7' MH/F Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 with a 7.0.1 Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special with 65 LB power pro (my topwater or flipping rod) 7' MH/F Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series Trigger with a 6.4.1 Abu Garcia Silver Max with 15-20 LB Abraz-X (my chatterbait rod) 7'6" MH/M Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 with a 5.3.1 Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special with 12-15 LB Inviz-X (my crankbait rod) 7'6" H/MF Okuma Guide Select with a 7.3.1 Daiwa Tatula 100 with 65 LB Power Pro or 20 LB Abraz-X (my big bait rod) Spinning: 6'6" M/F Ugly Stick Lite with a 5.3.1 Pfluger Purist with 10 LB fluro (for my finesse stuff) any opinions on this are welcome. since it is winter so i will be budgeting for this throughout the off season

Being new to fishing and a teenager without a steady income it stuns me how many rods people have. So I have 2 questions: 1. Why have so many? 2. Also, if it is such a big deal what should I do if I really can't afford more than 1 rod and reel combo? Thanks for any responses, anything helps!