Group: Admin
Posts: 173
Member No.: 1
Joined: February 08, 2011
Where and how will you be fishing for trout and salmon. Rod and reel choice is highly dependant on technique and location. Pier casting, bottom bouncing, trolling with a boat or river fishing?
For rivers, I use the browning six rivers series of rods, hopefully the hardcore river guys will chime in with their favorites -- but for me the browning is fine - i have whacked it on trees, rocks, bridges, jeeps and other fisherman and it's still catching fish - good enough for me. They cost around $100.
Group: Admin
Posts: 173
Member No.: 1
Joined: February 08, 2011
To keep it simple, get a nice medium size reel with a very good drag system, like shimano or pflueger. i have the shimano sedona 2500 and browning mediallion. Line i use 8lb on the reel, 4-6 lb fluoro leader.
You can also get into floating fishing and get a float reel, but they can be pricey.
Group: Members
Posts: 254
Member No.: 667
Joined: May 06, 2011
I use both a float reel and spinning gear depending on where i am fishing i also have a browning medalion and i love it it is with my float reel on my other rod i have a medium size shimano no idea what series. I also use 8lb main line and 2 to 4lb leader line.
Fishing Great Lakes
Fishing forum for the Great Lakes & Area. Fishing Reports, Current Ice Conditions, Fishing Tips, Discussions & More. Featuring Ice Hut Rentals, Accommodations, Bait & Tackle shops, Marinas and Fishing Guides. The best fishing in the Great Lakes!
Fishing the Great Lakes - Fishing Forum : Fishing Tips, Current Conditions, Fishing Reports & more! Fishing the Great Lakes Region