For the Fishing pro’s! What are some good fishing rods that come with their reels?
Brown&Proud13 asked:
I wanted to buy one at wal-mart but then i just heard that walmart dont have really good rods and reels! or is it not true? then if not what are some good brands? and if not in walmart where else can i buy one? thanks in advance!!
BOONE
I wanted to buy one at wal-mart but then i just heard that walmart dont have really good rods and reels! or is it not true? then if not what are some good brands? and if not in walmart where else can i buy one? thanks in advance!!
BOONE
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on December 9th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
CLOVIS
Wal-mart does have some good rods and reels. Wal-mart in my city carries brands like: Abu Garcia, Quantum, Daiwa, and Shimano (the lower end Shimano stuff). If you are a beginning angler or just fish occasionally, a Shakespeare Ugly Stik combo is a good choice. At Wal-mart $29.99 will get it for you. If you have a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, or Sportsman’s Warehouse in your city/town, a few good brands of rod/reel combos are: Daiwa, Quantum, Shimano, BPS Extreme, BPS Tourny Special, and Abu Garcia. By the way, BPS stands for Bass Pro Shops!
on December 11th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
AFRICA
just to fart around with you line in the water it really doesn’t matter what brand of rod and reel you get.
on December 13th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
TUCKER
it doesnt really matter as long as it catches fish. but for when ur tryin to land the really big ones, i like the ugly stick.
on December 14th, 2008 at 8:19 am
ROLLO
Mitchell 300 or a Penn reel with an Ugly stick rod which can bend from tip to handle without breaking.
Wal- marts ok but your local outdoor mall is much better,
ex. cabelas, bass pro, gander mountain.
on December 14th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
MAGALI
Don’t you have a Dick’s Sporting Goods near you? We also have a Tackle Express here in Richmond, VA. We also have a Greentops Sporting Goods up in North Richmond, VA.
You can even pick a decent one up at K-mart and Sears.
My husband and son have the ugly stick and are well pleased with them for both fresh and salt water.
on December 15th, 2008 at 11:03 am
ALDON
WRONG!!!
It seems like everybody thinks that just because there is a brand name store in the neighborhood that it’s the only place you should buy your gear, and that is NOT TRUE!
You should do your homework for yourself, after all, it’s your buck that your spending, right?
I’ve bought some of the higher priced rods, and reels over the years, and if your looking for a specific rod, (identified by it’s weight, class, speed, or length) then yes, by all means go to the store that carries that brand, and make your selection.
That being said, let’s look at the other side of the coin. After I wound up breaking my second St. Croix rod, (and the 1st one was my favorite), on the 3rd cast, I decided to change gears, and see what was available on the lower end of the market, so I went to Walmart just to see if they possibly had something tough enough without costing me an arm, leg, or both.
Rod: openface, “Rhino” “Indestructible” rod 6′ to 7′2″,
Cost - $20.00
Reel: openface, Shakespeare 10 ballbearing
Cost - $35.00
Line: Braided Spiderwire 20 lb test (has the diameter of 6lb mono) 110 yds.
Cost - $12.00
I now have a total of seven of these rods, (one broke with a fish on, one has a lost guide at the tip, but for $20.00, I’ll buy a new one until I need to mix & match) which I use consistently.
I have 3 of the ten ballbearing Shakespeare reels, one Daiwa, one Shimano, one Okuma, and a couple of others that match, but I’m at a loss as to what brand they are right this minute. I also like and use my big ol’ yellow EagleClaw rod, that is also outfitted with a 10 ballbearing reel, in addition to my catfishing, (3), walleye and striper,(5), and panfish rigs, (4), plus at least 10 or more rods and reels that date back about 25 years that are broke, or that I’ve decided that I don’t care to use any more.
Identify the type species of fish that you are fishing for, select your gear, find out who’s selling it for the best price. Who knows? You just might find what you want is at a local Mom & Pop baitshop in your locale, instead of the higher priced brand name stores. One of my finds, was a matched pair of Abu levelwinds from the 50’s, which I purchased from a friend for $40.00, and included was an old JC Higgins flytying kit from the 40’s, so don’t rule out garage sales by any means, cause that is where he got them from.
Goodluck & Good fishing
on December 17th, 2008 at 9:18 am
BRITANY
I would pay a visit to Bass Pro Shops…they have many rod and reel combos for less than a $100 that are fairly decent. Even pay little more and you can get a little nicer quality as well.
With rods and reels, you really do get what you pay for!!!
on December 18th, 2008 at 1:44 am
FREED
The rod you get depends on what you’re fishing for, if you are fishing for smaller fish you would probably like the Ugly Stick Lite 28.99-39.99 at Academy Sports and Outdoors. If you’re fishing for bigger fish go with the stronger more durable model of the ugly stick, 6-15 lbs. test lines work best with it.(trilene brand fishing lines are also very good to use with it) Good luck and hope you have luck fishing.
P.S.
Wal-Mart has some good rods, but be careful to do research before you spend money on a higher end rod because it could turn out to be a crappy rod,but as I was saying Wal-Mart’s rods good but not as good as a real sporting goods store would have.
on December 20th, 2008 at 10:37 am
ACELINE
I bought a 6ft Ugly Stick/Shakespeare rod/reel combo,medium action 8lb line,from Walmart for $30 a few months ago.Never had a problem so far.Personally I like it a lot.Just today I pulled in a nice size carp along with countless bullheads of course.