What gear is worth spending a bit more on?
Feb 24, 2021 10:19:06 #
I've been fishing for years and have pretty much every bit of kit going. Most of it was either given to me or bought at a relatively budget price point.
I've just been given a large-ish fishing voucher by my employer and I'm looking for ideas on what to spend it on. There's nothing at all that I 'need' so instead I'd like to get something really nice, that feels like a big upgrade.
Any suggestions?
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by LaTaupeAuGuichet
I've just been given a large-ish fishing voucher by my employer and I'm looking for ideas on what to spend it on. There's nothing at all that I 'need' so instead I'd like to get something really nice, that feels like a big upgrade.
Any suggestions?
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by LaTaupeAuGuichet
Feb 24, 2021 20:01:11 #
I cannot speak to the salt water experience, but if you fish freshwater, money spent on a good rod, especially for jigging and rigging is worth every penny.
The rod is more important than the reel.
In my opinion, a quality rod (followed by a quality reel) would be the biggest impact regarding upgrade.
The rod is more important than the reel.
In my opinion, a quality rod (followed by a quality reel) would be the biggest impact regarding upgrade.
Feb 24, 2021 20:04:18 #
Feb 25, 2021 05:50:10 #
rapala54
Loc: Nappanee,IN.
You should get a hold of Ben, he has the knowledge and knows alot about equipment. Nice fellow too.
Feb 25, 2021 11:35:15 #
PEPENANDO
Loc: Tampico, Mexico
IF YOU HAVE A ROD AND YOU ARE BUYING ANOTHER ONE, THE SAME, IS EASY TO BUY IT FROM INTERNET, BUT IF IS A NEW ONE AND NEVER TRY IT, FOR ME, IS BETTER GOING TO A STORE AND FEEL THE ROD
Feb 25, 2021 14:47:27 #
I’d need to know a little more about “large ish”
You can really sink some cash into fishing gear.
Others have said the rod is what you should focus on. I agree with this . It does most of the work.
However , a great reel really rounds it out.
Let us know your budget and what are thinking about using and fishing for. We can help you narrow it down
You can really sink some cash into fishing gear.
Others have said the rod is what you should focus on. I agree with this . It does most of the work.
However , a great reel really rounds it out.
Let us know your budget and what are thinking about using and fishing for. We can help you narrow it down
Feb 25, 2021 20:50:54 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
PEPENANDO wrote:
IF YOU HAVE A ROD AND YOU ARE BUYING ANOTHER ONE, THE SAME, IS EASY TO BUY IT FROM INTERNET, BUT IF IS A NEW ONE AND NEVER TRY IT, FOR ME, IS BETTER GOING TO A STORE AND FEEL THE ROD
Hey, I agree with this statement even in lower case. But, I can’t find a Gloomis NRX casting rod in a store and I have a Bass Pro 15 miles away. Were do you go to touch the good stuff these days?
Feb 25, 2021 20:53:05 #
Feb 27, 2021 10:31:38 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
On another note and it took years to figure this out. A rod used to be a stick used to cast and fight a fish in. Now it is an antenna that transmits all the vibration from the lure, through a tight line, and then to your hands. More cash gets you a better signal. Spend wisely and you may or may not catch more fish, but you will have a different experience. I’m hooked on the better stuff. Just have to keep saving the benjamins.
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