Fishing Rods.

[Taco]

Going fishing this weekend in Port Aransas/Corpus for Fathers Day. This is the first FD w/out Grandpa and he LOVED fishing so we're going for him. All of us girls know how to fish but as far as what rod/reel to get I can't help you. Gramps had a collection (there are about 30 of them in our garage right now) of rods/reels he would fix up and sell.

That's nice you are going as tribute to your grandpa

Hope you catch a Whopper

good luck

[Das Texan]

You need to be careful if you are planning to principally fish salt water...A lot of the cheaper products out there are subject to corrosion...spend just a little more and you can get a rig that will last you a lifetime...I only buy Shimano reels...they are great products, do well in salt and the warranty is suberb...I dunk mine (both baitcasters and spinning) all the time when wading/kayaking...you can get a great spinning reel for $50-$60 (the Sedona or Sahara). I also like All Star rods...they have good rod blanks and corrosion proof fuji guides and seats (again about $50-$65)...you should probably go with a medium/heavy or heavy action on the rod for pier fishing...if you are going to fish "inside" in the bay you might want to get a little lighter rod...I use a shimano sahara with a medium/fast action rod wading with croakers and load the reel with 20# fireline....no "stretch" on the line and superb "feel" for super light trout pickups....for other bay fishing (lures or plastics) I use shimano bait casters on appropriate weight rods but those are definitely out of your price range... the rig I reccomended will still work for those applications...

I think I'm leaning toward an Ugly Stick....I have always heard good things about them and used one once that a friend had, seemed pretty cool. Considering the one I think I'm looking at is over 50 bucks, it better not corrode. However, I almost always wash off the rod when I'm done, and if not one night then I will befor a fishing weekend is over. I'll be fishing inside the bay so the light one is probably what I'll end up getting, no real need in getting something super heavy when its not needed.

[Das Texan]

Great store they have a great website

if you go to Cabelas take your camera they have neat setups

http://www.cabelas.com/home.jsp;jses...equestid=12519







BTW

Where do you go fishing at?

I'm only going to Cabela's because I have a) never been there and b) its only 14 miles from my hotel oh and c) i'm bored as at night.


Never been to Bass Pro Shops, the one in San Antonio isnt open yet is it?

Dont know if I will buy anything, mostly wanna get a feel for the various products I'm looking at before making a purchase.

Dont really wanna be transporting that thing back on Friday when I head back home anyway.

Oh and I do almost all my fishing in Rockport off a pier. Will occassionally goto Copono Bay (sp). Am planning on going out on a boat at some point this year, but I wont need to worry about equipment on that as it will be a chartered boat where they got it all for me.

[Taco]

I'm only going to Cabela's because I have a) never been there and b) its only 14 miles from my hotel oh and c) i'm bored as at night.


Oh and I do almost all my fishing in Rockport off a pier. Will occassionally goto Copono Bay (sp). Am planning on going out on a boat at some point this year, but I wont need to worry about equipment on that as it will be a chartered boat where they got it all for me.

Did you go?

I've heard of Copono Bay supposed to be good fishing there

[Das Texan]

i actually just got back from cabela's. interesting place, its ing huge.


now that i have seen teh rods and reels, i have to sit down and make a decision.

i'll hopefully do that before i leave ft worth so i can see if my best deal is online or in teh store.


i didnt like the fishing in copono bay, mostly cause its not a private pier that i like to fish on. didnt really catch much that night but a buzz.

[valluco]

i actually just got back from cabela's. interesting place, its ing huge.


now that i have seen teh rods and reels, i have to sit down and make a decision.

i'll hopefully do that before i leave ft worth so i can see if my best deal is online or in teh store.


i didnt like the fishing in copono bay, mostly cause its not a private pier that i like to fish on. didnt really catch much that night but a buzz.

Have you gone to Academy on Bryant Irving and 20? You might find the same rods for cheaper there. Oh, and I have a question. Are you planning on using the rods for salt water only or do you bass fish as well?

[valluco]

sometimes the best catch of the day is a good buzz.

[Das Texan]

Have you gone to Academy on Bryant Irving and 20? You might find the same rods for cheaper there. Oh, and I have a question. Are you planning on using the rods for salt water only or do you bass fish as well?

it will just be for salt water out in the gulf.


academy is on my list of places to check for prices.

[valluco]

it will just be for salt water out in the gulf.


academy is on my list of places to check for prices.

Well then, if it's just salt water may I suggest NOT to buy an automatic (push-button) reel like a zebco. It will rust. I recommend a Penn or a good surf rod with a spin casting reel. Academy has combos on sale most of the time. Good luck on your fishing trip.

[Das Texan]

btw...


i really liked the ugly stik when i was taking a look at the reels.


i may go back tomorrow and buy it, just gotta find me the reel that i really like. or i may just go with one of their combos for 50 bucks.

[pache100]

i actually just got back from cabela's. interesting place, its ing huge.

Wait until you go to Bass Pro Outdoor World. It's like going to another planet. We spent a whole day at the one in Grapevine. I have spent several hours a couple of times at the one in Katy. You never see everything.