FS Digest

Hi everyone. I've decided to get back into fishing this summer after some ten or so years since I last went out.

I've started in on getting a new fly rod put together but also want to get a new spinner rod. I've already chosen a spinner reel I want to get, but I'm not sure what I need to look for in a rod. I've decided on a Pflueger Supreme XT spinner reel, but as I look at rods and the weights and other specs listed on them I'm not sure what I need.

I live in Utah and plan to mostly fish for trout, but I would like to be able to use the same rod for bass, cats, walleye and muskie. As I don't have a boat or tube or anything like that, I will be fishing from the shore, if that makes any difference.

Any suggestions or guidance is appreciated.

Thanks.

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by iron-gut

FS Digest

You won’t be using the same rod for trout as you do for catfish and Muskie. Start with either a light or medium rod. I prefer light or ultralight for trout. For bass I use a light or medium rod, but I don’t fish very densely vegetated lakes.

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by BoyWonderDownUnder

FS Digest

You might be asking 1 rod to do too much. What size are the most common trout in your area?

Also, what does the shoreline look like in the area you will be fishing? Is there a lot of brush and trees that you will be fighting to cast?

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by 1fishyne

FS Digest

On the waters I usually visit rainbows and cuts don't normally get much bigger than 15 inches. Occasionally you'll get one over 20 but not often.

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by iron-gut

FS Digest

My go-to would be a medium-light power, fast action 7 footer. This would be suitable for trout, walleye, bass, and channel cats. Even if you're planning to order online, I'd recommend going to a tackle shop and handling a bunch of different rods. There can be a lot of variation even in rods with the same power, so it's a good idea to feel before you buy, so you don't end up with something either too stiff or too whippy.

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by tablabarba