Returning Fisherman seeks advice on equipment.

[Thirtysilver]

Hello every,

I am retuning to fishing and I am looking for some budget $100-150 range for rod and pole.  My species I seek is of course bass and trout.  I am in Northern Nevada -- Carson City area.

Anything you can come up with would be greatly appreciated.

I prefer amazon but it seems like they're out of a lot of stuff.

Thank you

[MN Fisher]

4 minutes ago, Thirtysilver said:

Hello every,

I am returning to fishing and I am looking for some budget $100-150 range for rod and pole.  My species I seek is of course bass and trout.  I am in Northern Nevada -- Carson City area.

Anything you can come up with would be greatly appreciated.

I prefer amazon but it seems like they're out of a lot of stuff.

Thank you

 

Are you looking at spinning or baitcasting gear?

What type of lures/techniques are you looking to use?

 

There's a lot out there that's in that price range - a couple of my rigs last year and the year before would comfortably sit in there.

[Thirtysilver]

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

Are you looking at spinning or baitcasting gear?

What type of lures/techniques are you looking to use?

 

There's a lot out there that's in that price range - a couple of my rigs last year and the year before would comfortably sit in there.

Oh crap, I forgot sorry.  Spinner rod.  Never used baitcaster and don't want my only rod to be misused by myself.

Techniques, I am not sure of; I was a very basic fisherman.  I was 25 last time I fished just flipping out a yellow maggot on a UL.  I never even learned to tie a real knot till recently lol.  I'm not sure how people fish here.  I know there's a ton of trout and little bit of bass.  I LOVE bass and like trouting.

Sorry if I seem so ignorant, I kind of am atm, trying to learn as I go.

[MN Fisher]

So a rig that can be used for both.

Here's my suggestion for your budget - others may have other ideas

 

I'd say a 2500 size reel on a Medium power/Fast action rod.

 

This will let you toss wacky rigs, shakey heads, light T-Rigs, light jigs, finesse jigs, and light spinnerbaits.

 

Reel: Diawa Legalis or Shimano Sedona - both get good reps here - $70

Rod: Diawa Procyon 6'8" medium/fast or 7'0" medium/extra-fast - $80

8#-10# test line - Sufix Advance Mono is a good pick

[Thirtysilver]

33 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

So a rig that can be used for both.

Here's my suggestion for your budget - others may have other ideas

 

I'd say a 2500 size reel on a Medium power/Fast action rod.

 

This will let you toss wacky rigs, shakey heads, light T-Rigs, light jigs, finesse jigs, and light spinnerbaits.

 

Reel: Diawa Legalis or Shimano Sedona - both get good reps here - $70

Rod: Diawa Procyon 6'8" medium/fast or 7'0" medium/extra-fast - $80

8#-10# test line - Sufix Advance Mono is a good pick

Awesome, thank you very much for the info!

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, Thirtysilver said:

Awesome, thank you very much for the info!

Oh - you can add jerkbaits and crankbaits (both 9/16oz or under) to those techniques as well.

 

Medium power spinning is a 'do alot' rig like medium-heavy is to baitcasters...not 'do it all' - there's nothing than can do that.

 

Read/watch videos here or on YouTube about those techniques...lots of good learning to be had.

[Thirtysilver]

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

Oh - you can add jerkbaits and crankbaits (both 9/16oz or under) to those techniques as well.

 

Medium power spinning is a 'do alot' rig like medium-heavy is to baitcasters...not 'do it all' - there's nothing than can do that.

 

Read/watch videos here or on YouTube about those techniques...lots of good learning to be had.

Will do, thank you for the heads up.

I found the reel but not the rod on amazon.  The rod I found was 6.6.  IS that where most of everyone here shops?

[rtwvumtneer6]

There are many options for purchasing tackle online.  Make sure the seller ships in a quality rod tube.  Nothing worse than waiting for your rod to arrive and finding a missing guide, broken tip or shattered blank.  Also want to be sure they have a reputable return policy in case the carrier is less than gentle with the item.  

[MN Fisher]

On 1/4/2021 at 7:04 PM, Thirtysilver said:

Will do, thank you for the heads up.

I found the reel but not the rod on amazon.  The rod I found was 6.6.  IS that where most of everyone here shops?

Prices I quoted was from Tackle Warehouse - quite a few of us shop there. I've stopped getting gear at Amazon due to lack of variety.

Legalis: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-DAIWARELLS.html?from=basres

Sedona: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-SHIMNOREEL.html?from=basres

Remember - the 2500 size

Rod: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Procyon_Spinning_Rods/descpage-PYS.html

6'8" Medium or 7'0" Medium

[Thirtysilver]

You rock sir!  Tyvm!

Lol, sorry, I don't want to screw up; I see two 2500 model reels there.

[MN Fisher]

3 minutes ago, Thirtysilver said:

You rock sir!  Tyvm!

Lol, sorry, I don't want to screw up; I see two 2500 model reels there.

If you go with the Legalis - get the D not the D-XH

[Thirtysilver]

Just now, MN Fisher said:

If you go with the Legalis - get the D not the D-XH

Will do ty again!

Man everyone is out of stock on everything.  d**n covid.  I might have to settle for an ugly stick.

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, Thirtysilver said:

Will do ty again!

Man everyone is out of stock on everything.  d**n covid.  I might have to settle for an ugly stick.

NO - not an Ugly Stick I had two...dumped them as soon as I could.

 

If you're in no rush - I'd wait.

[Thirtysilver]

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

NO - not an Ugly Stick I had two...dumped them as soon as I could.

 

If you're in no rush - I'd wait.

Ok, you sold me.  I will wait.  ty

[GTN-NY]

I just got a ML 7’ St Croix that’s on sale right now. They also have a M 7’

$70

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-STCROIXRODS.html?from=basres

 

I’ve seen here a lot talk up this Diawa Regal reel. 2500 is out of stock but a 3000 is in and not much bigger

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-DAIWARELLS.html?from=basres

[MN Fisher]

I'm not a fan of the St Croix rods - they run lighter than others. 5/8oz max rating vs 3/4oz for the Procyon - reduces the range of lures he can toss.

[GTN-NY]

Thirtysilver if you think you want to wait for stuff that is in stock before you order I’d recommend that you buy a TW gift certificate before Fri. They are 10% off right now. Any dollar you can save you’re going to need if you hang around here lol

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/giftcards.html

 

[MN Fisher]

6 minutes ago, GTN said:

Any dollar you can save you’re going to need if you hang around here lol

SHHH - we're not suppose to let him know about the Bait Monkey until he's well and truly hooked here.

[BrianMDTX]

I have a Daiwa Procyon PCYN661MXS rod with a Shimano Sienna 2500 reel. Nice rig for what would suit you. Also have a Daiwa Revros LT2500, which I better. I think you can get them off Amazon for $49.99. 

[MN Fisher]

5 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

I have a Daiwa Procyon PCYN661MXS rod with a Shimano Sienna 2500 reel. Nice rig for what would suit you. Also have a Daiwa Revros LT2500, which I better. I think you can get them off Amazon for $49.99. 

Ya - mine is a little above his price range - President XT-LE on a Fury 703SF

[WRB]

2 hours ago, Thirtysilver said:

Hello every,

I am retuning to fishing and I am looking for some budget $100-150 range for rod and pole.  My species I seek is of course bass and trout.  I am in Northern Nevada -- Carson City area.

Anything you can come up with would be greatly appreciated.

I prefer amazon but it seems like they're out of a lot of stuff.

Thank you

Welcome to BR. 

Just curious where do you bass fish near Carson City, Carson river and lake Washoe?

Tom

 

[Thirtysilver]

2 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

I have a Daiwa Procyon PCYN661MXS rod with a Shimano Sienna 2500 reel. Nice rig for what would suit you. Also have a Daiwa Revros LT2500, which I better. I think you can get them off Amazon for $49.99. 

Awesome, I see they have this reel too, well on the 7th and that's fine -- I don't mind that wait.
Here is what I have so far: https://imghostr.com/9ecdd4_p4u

Line? and other goodies?

ty for your help

[Thirtysilver]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

Welcome to BR. 

Just curious where do you bass fish near Carson City, Carson river and lake Washoe?

Tom

 

I have yet to fish up here.  Last time I fished I was in California 20+ years ago when it comes to Bass.  I miss it.

2 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

I have a Daiwa Procyon PCYN661MXS rod with a Shimano Sienna 2500 reel. Nice rig for what would suit you. Also have a Daiwa Revros LT2500, which I better. I think you can get them off Amazon for $49.99. 

My last post had a link to what I have in my cart and it didn't get put up, so here it's; hopefully done the right way.

Awesome, I see they have this reel too, well on the 7th and that's fine -- I don't mind that wait.
Here is what I have so far.
Line? and other goodies?

ty for your help

2 hours ago, GTN said:

Thirtysilver if you think you want to wait for stuff that is in stock before you order I’d recommend that you buy a TW gift certificate before Fri. They are 10% off right now. Any dollar you can save you’re going to need if you hang around here lol

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/giftcards.html

 

Lol, you all going to make me broke before I get to step foot out there!    ty for heads up.

[Thirtysilver]

2 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

I have a Daiwa Procyon PCYN661MXS rod with a Shimano Sienna 2500 reel. Nice rig for what would suit you. Also have a Daiwa Revros LT2500, which I better. I think you can get them off Amazon for $49.99. 

Below after it gets approved, is what I have in cart, one is almost sold out.

These the right ones?
ty

[BrianMDTX]

That’s the ones. The Revros is a great reel for the $$, and I was pleasantly surprised at the sensitivity of the Procyon. It’s a nice finesse rig. Start off with some 6 or 8 lb mono for easing back into fishing without any hassles.