Lowry Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I'm pretty new to fishing myself, have only used the $10 sets from Walmart, however, I'm looking for something much more reliable haha. I want to find a rod, reel, line, etc. that's good for at least bass, trout and salmon. I was wondering if there is a rod like that, or am I just spouting out nonsense? If you could name some brands/versions/etc. I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 10, 2015 Super User Posted July 10, 2015 I don't know if you could get something that would be suitable for all, you would probably need more combos for that, although I don't know anything about trout or salmon fishing, so I could be wrong. I feel that not only the fish you plan to catch, but also the venues you are fishing, how you like to fish (techniques and presentations), and your budget. If you could give us some of this information, we could be better able to assist you. Quote
Josh Smith Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 I would use an ultralight or fly rig for trout. The other two could likely be caught just fine with a Lightening Rod and Shimano or Abu Garcia reel of your choice. (I prefer round baitcasters myself). Josh Quote
Lowry Posted July 10, 2015 Author Posted July 10, 2015 Thanks for the replies! I don't know if you could get something that would be suitable for all, you would probably need more combos for that, although I don't know anything about trout or salmon fishing, so I could be wrong. I feel that not only the fish you plan to catch, but also the venues you are fishing, how you like to fish (techniques and presentations), and your budget. If you could give us some of this information, we could be better able to assist you. Thanks for the reply! And as for venues or area I'll be fishing, I won't know for sure as I'm just planning ahead a few years in the future haha. I'd like to travel to other states and fish for trout and salmon, and while I'm at home just stay for bass and other local fish. My budget right now is anything less than $100. I would prefer it to be under $50, but if it would last me a long time, then I don't mind spending the extra money. I would use an ultralight or fly rig for trout.The other two could likely be caught just fine with a Lightening Rod and Shimano or Abu Garcia reel of your choice. (I prefer round baitcasters myself).Josh Can those two be attached to the same kind of rod/pole I'll be using? And do you mean I should get the rod and reel seperatly? I'll look into them, thanks! Quote
John G Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Lowry, first off, welcome to BR. Second, What is your budget? Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 10, 2015 Super User Posted July 10, 2015 Ok, from what I can tell you seem like you've probably recently started seriously fishing, at least for bass anyway. I'm going to guess you're looking to get a spinning rig. Many highly recommend the Pflueger President around here. I would say that a Lew's High Speed Spin reel is a good option that would run you $60 MSRP. IMO you would be just fine with a 100 or 200 size. As for a rod, a 6'6" Medium Berkley Amp will run you $30 MSRP. I got mine on sale for $20. So total your at 90 bones, and this setup would suit you perfectly fine. I would line it with 8lb Trilene XL Monofilament line. If you are looking for a Baitcasting rig, you may have to shell out some more money. I would recommend the ProLite Special as a beginner reel. It will run you $60. I really enjoy mine a lot. As for a rod *** Blacks are $70 at Gander Mt. a 6'7" Medium would be quite versatile. Also, you could look into Berkley Lightning Rods, which are around $30. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 How large are the trout you are targeting? If they are smaller trout, an ultralight rod and reel ( very light in action and designed for smaller fish ) would work well for them, as well as for bass if you are not fishing in heavy vegetation where you need a more powerful rod to pull the fish out. The only problem with this is that an ultralight rod is not suitable for salmon. If the trout you are targeting are larger fish, like sea or lake run rainbow trout (steelhead) or large lake trout, you will want a heavier rod. You do have to take into consideration what lure and baits you want to use with this rod. Something like a 7' Medium (lighter) or 7' Medium heavy (heavier) can be used for steelhead and salmon if you want to cast lures, and for bass if you want to fish in heavier vegetation, although in more open water, is is honestly overkill. Quote
hawkoath Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Wow. It's really hard to answer this question as there are many different rods that would be optimal for certain techniques for both salmon/steelhead and bass. If you had to have one rod I would suggest a 7'6"- 8'6" salmon/steelhead rod. See if you can find a Lamiglas X11/Redline rod on sale ( Medium Power with a moderate/fast to fast taper). The line would be 12lb test (perfect for smaller salmon and bass and a little heavier than an usual trout setup) with a Plueger or Mitchell rod at your price range. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 You can probably find a good rod for trout/bass or bass/salmon, but trout/salmon are so far apart unless you use like a 10 foot noodle rod (which won't be great for bass), finding one for all three may not be possible. The only thing that comes to mind is maybe a Fenwick Methods rod? Quote
hawkoath Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Trout/Salmon is manageable depending on the fishing technique you are using. If you just want to fish Bobber/Worm, Clear Weighted Bobber/Fly, or powerbait off the bottom a decent 8'-9'6" salmon pole is actually what a lot of people use here in the PNW (me included) as it allows you to more control of the bobber if you are drift fishing it or more distance if you need really need to toss the bait. The great thing about a medium power salmon/steelhead pole is that the flexible tip will be moving up and down if you get a trout and have the line tight unlike a classic MH bass rod (I was using a spinning bass rod the other day and was annoyed that I hadn't had a bite in a couple hours and so decided to reel my powerbait in only to realize that I already had a fish on. The flexible tip will also help prevent you from ripping out the hook as well. If you are throwing out lures in the 1/4 and below range though in a cramped environment with low hanging trees it might not be that convenient to have such a long pole. Casting out 3/8 and 1/2 lures though with salmon rigs are fine. Quote
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