Fishing Sea

I need a spinning combo that is for saltwater fishing. I'm fishing off piers. I need the combo to hold 15-25lb line. If you could provide a link it would be great. Thanks. Also can you use saltwater poles in freshwater?

Buy an ugly-stik and a penn reel. These two items you can use anywhere.

2009-01-25 15:48:30 by Steve Mirizio

Freshwater.

The spinning rod you hold the string with you index finger after you open the bail, then release at the top of your cast. The push button you hold the button until the top of your cast then release. Follow the links

2007-06-25 06:08:54 by Rocky A

a baitcast, or spinning, or a spincast rod?

and whats the differences between them?

Depending on the quarry,determines which suits the need.A baitcast or conventional reel is for more cranking power and heavier lines typically for bass fishing and saltwater fishing,this is the old style of reel grampa had,with some modern developments added.I have some from the forties that are still made the same way today as then,they work great,and take some time to master the thumbing of the spool while casting,and getting accurate with it as well can be a challenge.A spinning reel,also known as an open faced reel, is more easier to learn with and can throw a bait very well with little practice,you throw the bailwire over and pinch the line with your finger & rod on the backcast, then fling the rod forward and release the line pinched in your finger & against the rod to go free,then you have the spincast reel,also called a closed face reel, which employs a thumb release button on the bottom of the reel to cast the bait that is holding pressure against the line when you are pressing it,and letting off the pressure lets it free to cast outward A ZEBCO #202or#404 is a spincast reel,a Mitchell #300 is a spinning reel,and an ABU GARCIA ambassaduer 5000 is a baitcast reel.the least expensive are the spincast type,under 20.00$ the most widely used are spinning reels and are midrange in cost 20.00 up and the baitcast reels are the most costly because of their complexity in construction and materials and can cost thousands for a big game job.I would say a spinning rod/reel combo in medium action about 6ft.or so would be the best all around rod for most freshwater fishing,it will handle a bass as well as trout and panfish or perch in equal ability.

2009-02-23 20:26:45 by Abraham the Christian

I'm going fishing this summer and I need to buy a rod/reel combo. I haven't fished since I was kid. Today I was looking to buy a rod and everything is a little complicated. So, if I wanted to freshwater fish, off a bank or boat, possibly catching catfish, bass, and anything smaller, what rod/reel should I buy as far the specs? 4foot? 5foot? 6foot? What type of line? 2-4lbs? 4-8lbs or something like that? I already know I'll get a spinning real. What's the number one brand of fishing gear? And I don't quite remember how to set up the rod...the hook, bobber, weight so is there a quick guide that somebody could lead me to?

A rod from 6' to 7' is what you need. Medium action will work fine. For catfish/bass, you'll need about 10 - 14 lb line. 6# for panfish, so a good all-around test is 8lb.

Shimano and Quantum make the best reels. Berkely and Diawa are also good brands for rods. Shakespeare makes some real affordable stuff that is decent.

Tie a hook right to the line. Then add a small splitshot about a foot above that, and the bobber goes above the weight. How much depends on how deep the fish are.

2008-05-24 16:51:08 by Bruce Leroy

Do you use baitcasting setups on a 'regular basis' when bait fishing in freshwater? If so, how often and on what specie(s) of fish? What size of reel do you use and how big are those fish?

I can't say I never used baitcasting rod and reel when fishing with baits. I just use my spinning outfits much more frequently. My baitcasters saw a whole lot more lures than baits.

I use Shimano reels mostly chronarchs, curados and citica's all in the 200 series, for Large Mouth Bass fishing using artificial lure's pretty much exclusively. But would use them for fishing live bait for Bass as well but most of my Bass fishing is on the Tournament level so even when I'm not in a tourney I'm usually practicing for one and you can't use live bait in a Bass Tournament,(atleast not the ones i fish) hence the reason I never use them with live bait.

I do fish for other species quiet often though but it is not with HIGH Dollar Bass tackle. If I'm after BIG Cat's then I'm usually drifting live bait on jugs or limb line's, trotline's or yo-yo's as we call em' actually they are spring loaded mechanical fishing reels that you attach to a tree limb , dock or anything else that you could tie it to that would be strong enough to hold a large fish. If I am using Rod and Reel then it's either a big spin casting outfit or an Ambassadeur 5000-7000 baitcaster. When I take my family Crappie or Bream fishing we use lightweight spinning equipment exclusively with great success as it is much easier to cast light line and tackle on a spinning rig and a lot easier for the wife and kids to use. But MOST important Less WORK for me....LOL....as I can just imagine all the backlashes I'd be dealing with all day just to keep em' fishing with bait casters.

As for size of fish: on my Shimano's I could use them to catch the biggest of large mouth bass and 25-30 lb or larger redfish if I was fishing saltwater.
The Lightweight spinning equipment we use couldn't take more than a 5-8 lb bass or catfish at best unless we got one that was really tired or just happen to get played out really well.
As for the bigger tactics I use, well I have caught Gar over 150 lbs on jug lines, so I guess in the fresh water as long as I'm in my boat I would think I could handle the biggest in the river either on terminal lines or big spinning and or surf casting equipment under most conditions. However ya can never be sure of the monster that may be lurking round the next bend. I just try to be as prepared as I possibly can for whatever species I'm targeting. Good Luck to ya.

2009-04-19 17:06:47 by James W

also, spinning or baitcasting?

i got this thin in the mail today that asks me to choose what rod i want-6', 6.5' or 7' cause i won something. also asks what reel i want- spinning or baitcasting.

how do i know what would be best for me. i am obviously a beginner, been fishing twice. once i get a boat i will be out almost every day, probably more saltwater fishing than freshwater.
mostly saltwater, offshore.

flounder, trout, snapper, i never went fishing to catch just one type of fish, just went to catch A fish.:)
i am already a part of a fishing club, North American Fishing Club. that is how i got that offer, so i'm sure its lugit. and i wont give them any credit info.

You purchase the fishing outfit designated by what species (type) of fish you will generally be pursuing. Also, by WHERE you plan to fish, (IE- Inshore saltwater bays & creeks, saltwater Offshore, Freshwater, Offshore Freshwater trolling, Etc.)

Decide WHERE and WHAT you want to catch and that will decide what kind of fishing outfit to purchase, (period).

Let us know and we can give you recommendations on what Rod & Reel to get.

UPDATE: I find it hard to believe that the NA Fishing Club is handing out brand-name Offshore fishing outfits for free.

However, if they are, your best bet would be the free 7' rod with baitcaster.
Depending on the size and brand, you "might" be able to use the 7' rod/baitcaster strictly as a "light tackle" offshore outfit and a decent inshore saltwater outfit.
(That is, if you know how to CAST a baitcaster!)

Why not try some inshore saltwater fishing?

Fishing in saltwater creeks "inshore" is VERY productive and much less dangerous, (as a first time fisherman), than going offshore to fish. Not to mention the "start-up" cost of offshore fishing VS inshore fishing!

Depending on where you are, Inshore, you can catch Redfish, Striper, Sea Trout, Sand Trout, Weakfish, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Sheephead, Croaker, Spots, Whiting, Tarpon, small Grouper, Etc.

Offshore fishing is fun, but to do it right, a "casual attitude" and cheap tackle/outfits won't "endear" you to the sport or be the safest thing to do.

"Shoot" for Inshore fishing, and while learning "general saltwater fishing" slowly collect the appropriate gear you need for Offshore.

The people here in YAnswers fishing area can answer most of your Questions, but "hands-on" teaches you the fundamentals.

Hope this helps? Good fishing!

2008-11-15 12:49:43 by ny89mike