what rod and real rigs do I need to do it right

[jwtrader]

Hello guys,

I am returning to fishing after a major injury destroyed nerves in my right arm. I have not fished in years but am ready to get back at it and need advise on what I need as far as rod and real setups. I want to purchase rod and real rigs, so i can throw just about every lure out there, what do I need? Someone suggested:

1- worm rod

2-cranking rod

3- Spinner rod

4- flipping rod

5- split shot rod

what would ya'll suggest?

Luckily I am able to get quality equipment so I am asking for advise on what to buy, and if there are any other rods iI need. I just bought a lot of lures from my local supplier (not mentioning names) but I haven't set them in the tackle box yet. I bought a Plano 3500 series box. I have read something about lure wraps, are the good tp use?

Any help is appreciated from a guy who never thought he would be able to fish again.

Jim

[WanderLust]

I would start with (3) baitcasting rigs and (1) spinning rig... Or if I was just getting back into it (2) solid setups... One of each.

Reel Gear Ratios:

-7.1:1 for soft plastics, burning spinners & traps

-6.x:1 for small cranks, slower presentations, topwater, jerkbaits

-5.x:1 for large cranks, swimbaits, deep cranking

For Rods:

-6'8 MH F for soft plastics, finesse, topwater, jerkbaits

-7' MM for a crankin stick

-7'3+ F fo flipping, pitching, froggin etc

For spinning a really nice reel & rod for finesse, tubes and dropshotting... and really ugly windy days.

I won't mention brands just buy quality gear with solid reviews. Try to handle it and decide with your own hands.

[skunked_again]

id invest some time reading the forum. one thread really wont do the topic justice.

[bandsr4me20]

1- worm rod- Powell Casting Rod 7' Med Hvy EF 703C

2-cranking rod- Powell Crank Cast Rod 7' Hvy 706CB

3- Spinner rod- Powell Casting Rod 7' Heavy EF 704C

4- flipping rod- Powell Flipping Rod 7'6" Med Hvy 765

5- split shot rod- Powell Spinning Rod 7' Medium

all baitcast rods paired with a revo s and the spinning with a shimano sahara 2500

[new2BC4bass]

Jim, glad to hear you are able to start fishing again.  Can't help with your decisions, but can wish you good luck with them.  Researching is at least half the fun.  Problem is that there are so many good options available today that it can become overwhelming.  If I had plenty of money to spend on gear, I would start with Dobyns.  Not from my experience, but that of others.  I've heard GLX rods ain't bad either.  LOL.

Powell, Shimano, Daiwa, Lamiglass, Phenix, Airrus, Falcon, etc., etc.  Or you could go Megabass, Evergreen, etc.  I'm getting dizzy just thinking about all the rods I 'd like to try.    ;D ;D

[WanderLust]

Jim, glad to hear you are able to start fishing again. Can't help with your decisions, but can wish you good luck with them. Researching is at least half the fun. Problem is that there are so many good options available today that it can become overwhelming. If I had plenty of money to spend on gear, I would start with Dobyns. Not from my experience, but that of others. I've heard GLX rods ain't bad either. LOL.

Powell, Shimano, Daiwa, Lamiglass, Phenix, Airrus, Falcon, etc., etc. Or you could go Megabass, Evergreen, etc. I'm getting dizzy just thinking about all the rods I 'd like to try. ;D ;D

LOL yeah the Daiwa Steez isn't bad. Or a Shimano Core 51 on a G Loomis NRX.

I love gear but it tools in the toolbox. Researching, aquiring and tuning your gear is part of being a complete angler. The right tool for the job.

[Sam]

JW, easy question - difficult answer.

Each of us has our own opinions of rods, reels, line and baits in addition to techniques.

You will have to decide what rods and reels you like best via your research.

The problem with research is that the vast majority of the data is from either the manufacturers, retailers or the pros hawking the products to line their pockets.

With today's rods and reels you really can't go wrong. The higher the IM factor means more sensitivity and many of the new rods have an IM-8 or 9 rating.

However, if you can find a local person who repairs rods and reels and has no dog in the tackle industry equipment fight, that individual can give you his take on which rods and reels perform the best for the fishing you will be doing.

My BASS tournament partner uses $30 rods and $20 spinning reels and he can clean anyone's clock any day of the week.

I know guys who stand for hours with a Carrot Stix in their hands looking foolish and not catching anything.

So, all I can suggest is that you consider the type of techniques you will use and read, read, read and read somemore, making notes and then visiting a tackle store to actually touch and feel the rods and reels you are considering.

Plus the suggestion to contact an individual that repairs rods and reels.

Otherwise, I could easily say go with Shimano reels and G. Loomis rods and you can't go wrong!!!        

[jignfule]

id invest some time reading the forum. one thread really wont do the topic justice.

Good Advice.  You can gain a lot of knowledge here, save time & money & avoid buyers remorse,   but it takes time, you have to weight a lot of opinions. (some here really know what they're talking about, they can really help.)