A one and done rod and reel combo
A one and done rod and reel combo
I like these kinds of posts and I'm big on rods and reels. So that's why I'm asking if you could only pick one rod& reel combo for btb what would it be?
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Re: A one and done rod and reel combo
Shakespeare Ugly Stik, Medium Heavy/Heavy, Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 Casting Reel 650. Reel is all I worry about. With boat and yak fishing any rod can break if you get pulled under the boat and the boat causes stress where it touches and breaks. I figure Ugly Stik's are great tough rods as it is and if one breaks, I only have to pay $40 for another.
Re: A one and done rod and reel combo
Yup! hard beat an ugly stick for btb.
Re: A one and done rod and reel combo
Most Btb guys are using the tiger ugly stick. About 60 and it’s a heck of an off the shelf rod. Pick the MHeavy model. Hard to find as most are medium. Then pair it with your favorite reel. For years I used Penn but then went to avet mxl. Great reel.
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Re: A one and done rod and reel combo
MH Ugly Stik Tiger with a Penn Fathom 25N Lever drag.
Re: A one and done rod and reel combo
Like others have said, it's hard to go wrong with a tigerstick, however a much cheaper alternative is the white catfishing rod from Walmart. Last time I looked, they are around $22 and almost as tough as the tigerstick.
I prefer the Daiwa Sealine SHA30 reels, but another good choice is the venerable Penn 500.
I prefer the Daiwa Sealine SHA30 reels, but another good choice is the venerable Penn 500.
Re: A one and done rod and reel combo
If I just had to have one reel I would go with a penn spinfisher V, I’ve had mine for 3 years now and it still feels great.
I also fish with the Seigler SG (formally Truth reels) but if I had to just chose one reel I would go with the spinfisher just because I cannot cast the SG and the spinfisher is more versatile.
I also fish with the Seigler SG (formally Truth reels) but if I had to just chose one reel I would go with the spinfisher just because I cannot cast the SG and the spinfisher is more versatile.