Opinion And Advice

[cstjosue]

Good evening, 

 

I am writing this post to receive any sort of advice and opinions. 

 

I am a 18 year old male, I have been fishing with an uncle of mine several times growing up in Texas over summer vacation. Ever since I enjoyed fishing, and would like to do it as a hobby now. 

 

Therefore, with that being said. I have a couple of questions which I would love to get opinions and advice. 

 

I am in the process of buying myself a couple of rods and reels, but however do not know what brands are good and cheap. Which rods/reels(combo)  would be recommended for an intermediate fisher, I would prefer spinning spinning reels and also what size would be adequate? I am doing freshwater fishing.

 

My budget per rod combo would be $50 to $100 per rod

 

Also, the other question I had is what line would be best for the spinning reel? 

 

I would appreciate any help. 

 

Thank you, 

 

Josue Acosta 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RustyShackleford]

Sharks will smell the blood soon enough...

[ABW]

Start out with a Pflueger Trion combo with 8 lb mono. After you are bored with that get a baitcaster.

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard, Josue.

 

Best advice would be to read the articles on

this site. There's a wealth of information for

beginners and pros alike.

 

Oh, if you are near a Dick's Sporting Goods,

you can pick up some very decent spinning

combos right in your price range.

 

The Daiwa Samurai combo is very good, comes

spooled with 10 pound mono.

[RustyShackleford]

Start out with a Pflueger Trion combo with 8 lb mono. After you are bored with that get a baitcaster.

X2. This was what I started with a few years back. Still have the Pflueger in the boat. I want a new combo, old man calls me crazy. Great reels and great rods for the price.

[Angry John]

I would look for a medium heavy spinning combo with 10-12lb line. Start with some stick worms and some square bills from strike king. Pfluger makes a president combo that would be a great starter setup.