07-26-2014, 10:41 AM
Hi everyone!
I haven't fished in a long time and got no gear. Going up to Whiskeytown lake California for 8 days in early september. The lake has from bluegill to salmon in terms of size, so I am looking for some help picking a rod and reel.
I am partial to spincasters since that's what I'm familiar with. I've got about a $200 budget to cover both rod and reel combined. I went out to Kmart, big 5 and a few others to try out the feel of the rods and reels and found myself partial to the shimano. I found the ugly sticks too stiff.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thank You.
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I haven't fished in a long time and got no gear. Going up to Whiskeytown lake California for 8 days in early september. The lake has from bluegill to salmon in terms of size, so I am looking for some help picking a rod and reel.
I am partial to spincasters since that's what I'm familiar with. I've got about a $200 budget to cover both rod and reel combined. I went out to Kmart, big 5 and a few others to try out the feel of the rods and reels and found myself partial to the shimano. I found the ugly sticks too stiff.
Any advice is appreciated.
Thank You.
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