Super User 00 mod Posted June 22, 2012 Super User Posted June 22, 2012 I don't care what the spreadsheet says, I am still only buying one brand...........Shimano Jeff Quote
tholmes Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 They will just never learn, lol. Maybe we're the ones that have learned. Tom Quote
Jim_M Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Who'd have thought??? Another Shimano vs "All the other better quality reels thread"...................... lol plus 1 Quote
unionman Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 I don't care what the spreadsheet says, I am still only buying one brand...........Shimano Jeff Brainwashed...lol Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted June 22, 2012 Super User Posted June 22, 2012 Brainwashed...lol Nope, just learned! LOL Jeff PS> I also only buy Toyota trucks, Dr. Pepper and filets. Maybe I am just loyal, or a creature of habit, or ocd or........ Quote
riskkid 2 Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Nope, just learned! LOL Jeff PS> I also only buy Toyota trucks, Dr. Pepper and filets. Maybe I am just loyal, or a creature of habit, or ocd or........ All of thats OK......BUT......that misguided Razorback thing you got going on, not so sure!!! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 22, 2012 Super User Posted June 22, 2012 I don't think anyone is suggesting Shimano is a bad product, but there are other good products too. I like to keep an open mind and willing to try just about anything, I've had some nice surprises. I've been on this forum for a few years and one thing I've noticed is that some of the fisherman that seem to catch the best fish seldom talk about specific brands, they may or may not be using Shimano. If I'm not mistaken Fish Chris used to fish Okuma, those Okuma's landed him some might fine fish. The reason is simple, he knows what he is doing. If I'm going to take a recommendation it's from a person with a proven track record. Quote
BassinNY Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 I'm taking notes, so continue with the input. Right now I'm using your suggestion RW for the spreadsheet and modifying it. As far as a set up guide or starters guide, I'm going to make one as a seperate pdf. It seems as though I'm getting a strong response for a beginners guide. Using our website I could put that together using a combination of BR articles. My question now is which do you guys prefer first, the beginnners guide or the buying guide? I have no problem creating both for our membership, but I can only do one at a time. Quote
BassinNY Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 BassinNY, With all due respect, at almost 4 times the price of a PQ, the Core better d**n well blow you away. Mike Don't get me wrong I love my Pro-Q'S too. I still believe in the $100 +/- market they're hard to beat. If I hadn't received the Core as a gift I probably wouldn't own one. 1 Quote
BassinNY Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 Just to clear the confusion regarding the buying guide. There will be NO opinions or reviews for any models in it. It's just pricing and specs. That way people can look, compare and price range what they want w/o any bias or influence. Besides once they narrow down what they want they can ask questions or search it out on the forum. Hope this clears up some confusion. Quote
tholmes Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 No doubt about it, Shimano makes a fine product, their spinning reels are, IMHO, the best out there. I just happen to prefer Abu baitcasters. Not saying Shimanos are inferior, just a personal preference. Tom Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted June 23, 2012 Super User Posted June 23, 2012 Nope, just learned! LOL Jeff PS> I also only buy Toyota trucks, Dr. Pepper and filets. Maybe I am just loyal, or a creature of habit, or ocd or........ Nope, just opinionated. Hootie Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted June 23, 2012 BassResource.com Administrator Posted June 23, 2012 Cane pole and twine. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted June 23, 2012 Super User Posted June 23, 2012 Cane pole and twine. Hey, that's how I started. The "twine" was kite string. A cork stopper with a lengthwise slice to the center of the cork allowed it to be slipped onto the line, and slipped along the line for fine tuning the distance between the bait and the bobber. For those thinking about using a bamboo, or better yet, calcutta rod listen to the voice of experience, as learned from my dad. When you tie the line to the tip of the rod, leave a tag end of several feet. Put a clove hitch around the pole every foot or so. Then, if a lunker happens to break the tip of the rod you won't lose the hook, line, sinker, and fish. With no reel, you'll never get a backlash or a bird's nest. You're not as likely to get your bait tangled in bushes and branches either. 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted June 23, 2012 Super User Posted June 23, 2012 Hey, that's how I started. The "twine" was kite string. A cork stopper with a lengthwise slice to the center of the cork allowed it to be slipped onto the line, and slipped along the line for fine tuning the distance between the bait and the bobber. For those thinking about using a bamboo, or better yet, calcutta rod listen to the voice of experience, as learned from my dad. When you tie the line to the tip of the rod, leave a tag end of several feet. Put a clove hitch around the pole every foot or so. Then, if a lunker happens to break the tip of the rod you won't lose the hook, line, sinker, and fish. With no reel, you'll never get a backlash or a bird's nest. You're not as likely to get your bait tangled in bushes and branches either. Leave it to you to pass on advice like this...You're good! Quote
riskkid 2 Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Cane pole and twine. Without a doubt Daiwa makes the absolute best Cane Poles.....I prefer Berkely polyester twine Quote
Super User slonezp Posted June 24, 2012 Super User Posted June 24, 2012 Hey, that's how I started. The "twine" was kite string. A cork stopper with a lengthwise slice to the center of the cork allowed it to be slipped onto the line, and slipped along the line for fine tuning the distance between the bait and the bobber. For those thinking about using a bamboo, or better yet, calcutta rod listen to the voice of experience, as learned from my dad. When you tie the line to the tip of the rod, leave a tag end of several feet. Put a clove hitch around the pole every foot or so. Then, if a lunker happens to break the tip of the rod you won't lose the hook, line, sinker, and fish. With no reel, you'll never get a backlash or a bird's nest. You're not as likely to get your bait tangled in bushes and branches either. You do know it's 2012? Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted June 24, 2012 Super User Posted June 24, 2012 When you compile your spreadsheet, don't forget to include my favorite, a Zebco-38 on a heavy action Ugly Stick. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted June 24, 2012 Super User Posted June 24, 2012 You do know it's 2012? 2012? Are we there yet? http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Cane-Poles-with-Kit/product/10201590/123613 Be sure to read the reviews. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 24, 2012 Super User Posted June 24, 2012 Back on topic. I would love a buying guide. I have fished all my life but never had anyone teach me what to buy or what to look for. Having something to reference would help me understand what the differences are and what would better suit me. Love the idea. X2. Never knew there where technique specific rods until I started reading Online a few years ago. Used a couple rods for everything. Never gave a thought to one rod being more sensitive than another. Heck, never gave sensitivity a thought......period! Quote
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