Opinion Needed On Rig

[04z]

I know this gets beat to death but I was hoping to get some opinions.

I have gotten into fishing more this summer and plan to continue to delve more into as time goes on.

I have been using spinning gear so far (MF rod, 6’-6”) although I do have a baitcaster rod and reel that I picked up at a garage sale to start practicing with but I haven’t use it out yet.

For the immediate future I would like to upgrade my reel and rod to something a little better than what I have now but I don’t intend on spending a small fortune. I’d just like to go up to the next step in quality of equipment.

I am planning on going with a Pflueger President or Supreme (35 series) for the reel but am torn on whether I should get a MF or MHF rod to use right away and for tackle purposes.

Next year I plan to purchase another set up of whichever I don’t buy right now so that I will have a M and MH rod.

Of the two (MF or MHF) which do you think would be better all around for the time being?

I mostly fish plastics (texas rig) and have started to get into jigs. I also have crankbaits (lip and lipless) and spinner baits but do not use them near as much as the plastics or what I intend to use the jigs.

I have mostly fished local ponds but am trying to find a jon boat to get out onto some of OH's local lake and reserviors when Im not with someone who already has a boat.

I am going to BPS this weekend to try to find a rod.

[roadwarrior]

For weightless soft plastics, I prefer a M/F spinning rod.

For weighted soft plastics and jigs, H/F baitcasting tackle.

Also, I like 7' rods.

[LgMouthGambler]

Get yourself a used Shimano Citica E, a MH Sellus rod, and some 12# YoZuri, and you will have a hell of a setup for approx $150.

[BASSclary]

^^ Hes looking for a spinning set-up.

Since you're fishing mostly texas rigs and planning on jigs, A good start would be a MH/F. As far as line goes, I would look at either one of two option. Braid if your fishing alot of heavy cover, or fluorocarbon for light to moderate cover. I would go 20# braid, or 8# fluoro.

That will accomplish what you're looking to do, and next year you can upgrade to a rod better for cranks. You can use spinnerbaits on the MH for now. When you end up looking for cranks, I would look at a M/Moderate for those when you can afford another set-up.

[04z]

Thanks for replies.

BassClary that's what I was leaning towards (MH-F) since I already a usable MF that is getting the job done.

Now I just have to figure out which rod on a budget of about $100 and preferably a 2 piece although it doesn't absolutely have to be.

Thanks again.