So I'm looking for a beginner spinning rods. Lots of specs which is confusing. Any exact spec should I get for a beginner that can last a long time and can be used in long term?
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Luc0902 on
Specifically what are you fishing for, that will help determine
A 6’ – 6’6 medium heavy or medium fast is a good start for a beginner rod
Honestly can buy one of the Shakespeare ones with the tackle kit on it
Cheaper, gets you some tackle to start off and if it breaks atleast it was cheap
Its-Finch on
Long term go spends $150-$300 on a rod and reel combo. Depending on your situation.
If this is like your first time fishing though or you’re just trying it, pick up a Walmart rod and try it out a couple times.
If you want a one rod catch all I’d go get a 6’6” rod that is a medium fast. If you tell me what fish you’re targeting I can give you some better advice! Most importantly have fun, and practice your knots at home. I recommend sometimes to buy some cheap line to put on your spool and tie knots, then yank them (within reason of course, if you snap your rod you’ll be very unhappy) until they fail. If it just won’t budge then cut it and know you did it well!! Tie another!
When you actually get into it a little, depending on what you’re fishing, put some 10lb braid on your spool and then tie a 6-8 foot fluorocarbon leader onto the end of the braid. I use what’s called a double uni knot for this.
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Specifically what are you fishing for, that will help determine
A 6’ – 6’6 medium heavy or medium fast is a good start for a beginner rod
Honestly can buy one of the Shakespeare ones with the tackle kit on it
Cheaper, gets you some tackle to start off and if it breaks atleast it was cheap
Long term go spends $150-$300 on a rod and reel combo. Depending on your situation.
If this is like your first time fishing though or you’re just trying it, pick up a Walmart rod and try it out a couple times.
If you want a one rod catch all I’d go get a 6’6” rod that is a medium fast. If you tell me what fish you’re targeting I can give you some better advice! Most importantly have fun, and practice your knots at home. I recommend sometimes to buy some cheap line to put on your spool and tie knots, then yank them (within reason of course, if you snap your rod you’ll be very unhappy) until they fail. If it just won’t budge then cut it and know you did it well!! Tie another!
When you actually get into it a little, depending on what you’re fishing, put some 10lb braid on your spool and then tie a 6-8 foot fluorocarbon leader onto the end of the braid. I use what’s called a double uni knot for this.