Rod & Reel suggestions

[Bladerunner]

well like i stated in my very first posting to this forum. i am just getting back into fishing and after digging out my tackel box and rod outta the shed today, i think i may me in the market for a new rod & reel...ive always used spinning reels.. is a baitcasting reel better for bass fishing or will my spinning reel work just fine? and what should i look for in a rod? do i want something somewhat sensitive, very sensitive, or more on the stiff side? i know theres all kinds of rods and reels both ranging in price from $35.00 to a few hundred, i dont wanna get crazy, but i dont mind spending $100/ 150 for a combo pkg

[Bladerunner]

i guess just disregard this post..lol
right after i posted it, 2 more topics came up on the same thing and answered all my ?'s

[Rich]

bigjim, I had a response typed and for some reason it didn't post :-/.

Baitcasters allow you to throw heavier baits, use heavier line, and fish heavier cover. Spinning gear is great-I use it for light baits, but for 95% of my fishing I use baitcasters.

If you stay in the $100 range for a rod and reel or a combo that is already matched you will have a quality setup that will last.

[Bladerunner]

sounds good Reb,
thats what i wanted to know as far as the diffrence in reels, my reels are pretty good that i have, but i def. need a new rod.. i see 6'6 is highly recommended in every thing ive read so far. so i guess thats the direction im heading in

[Rich]

That's a good direction to go. If I had to pick just one rod to fish with I'd go with a 6-6 MH action. That's the best all-around length and action for general bass fishing as far as I'm concerned.

[redneck13]

Some people prefer the spinning reel,and there's nothing wrong with that.I use both but prefer the baitcaster.I use an Ambassaduer 5500 w/ a Berkley Lightning Rod.It's moderately priced,but a very good combo .I've landed a lot of big fish on this set up,and it's given me no problems.

[Eddie]

Rattlinrogue,good to see you here.you should try a round pflueger trion size 56 if you like those abu's.not that the abu isn't o.k. but the pflueger is sweet.it's close in price also and has a 1 piece aluminum frame.the 56 size holds about the same amount of line as a 5600 abu.

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