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Red97GTP
08-17-2008, 10:35 AM
I'm not gonna be using it that often, but want one that'll last. I'm going to Gander Mountain today to pick one up, but need some expertise. It's gonna be a starter pole, used maybe a few times duing the season. Suggestions??

Thanks!!
Brian

RanJer
08-17-2008, 10:45 AM
What kind of fishing are you going to be doing? (inland lake, river, Lake Michigan) For what kind of fish?

That_Guy
08-17-2008, 10:46 AM
ugly stick ultra light

Z06 KID
08-17-2008, 11:03 AM
get an abu garcia reel, i have one and i love it, or a daiwa

That_Guy
08-17-2008, 11:07 AM
get an abu garcia reel, i have one and i love it, or a daiwa

both are great reels but if you wanna get an amazing reel get a flueger..

Red97GTP
08-17-2008, 11:18 AM
I'm just doing inland lakes. I'm going to my friends house on Okachee next Saturday.

RanJer
08-17-2008, 11:37 AM
Yeah you'll be happy with an Ugly Stick Ultra Light. I have a 6' Berkley Ultra Light that I absolutely love. Great for inland fishing. On that I just have a Shimano 100 reel. Works just fine for what I need. Casts and reels smooth.

DirtyMax
08-20-2008, 06:48 AM
ugly stick ultra light

I just bought one of those and a Medium action as well. Not bad.

Car Guy
08-20-2008, 02:22 PM
I was just going to post up a thread on this very subject as I'd like to buy something decent that will last me a while. I know how to fish and what lures to use but I don't know the technical side of fishing rods/reels. The fishing I will be doing will almost be 100% inland lakes aiming for all kinds of fresh water fishies......

With that said what are the differences that I should know about when looking to buying a rod...???

I am one that likes to be informed when buying something just because I like to know what it is I'm buying, and also because I would hate to buy two of the same setups if decide to get another. I honestly don't even know if there is that big of a difference in fishing setups so please fill me in on anything I should know......:thumbsup
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stenchmiester
08-20-2008, 03:17 PM
i think gander mountain has some poles that have a warranty for a few years also

Breecher_7
08-20-2008, 05:16 PM
Another vote for the Ugly Stick, Good luck breaking that *****!!!!

Car Guy
08-20-2008, 05:23 PM
Now that I think of it my father has a couple of the ugly sticks with Shakespeare (sp?) reels, is that a good all around setup...??? I used it to catch this little minnow last time I was fishing with him and I liked it, seemed to work well but once again I'm not expert.....

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3/KarGuy/IMGP0659.jpg

HRSEPLA
08-20-2008, 06:47 PM
Who needs a pole?!
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