All around fishing rod/reel

[Ramsay]

What would be a good all-purpose rod/reel length and size, line wt. etc. for fishing TN streams, lakes, etc. ? Thanks

[deezelteck]

6'6" medium.. Is what I started with..

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[JKTrevecca]

There is a Shakespeare ugly stick combo that is usually 50 bucks. It is, in my novice opinion, perfect for what you describe. The rod is 6.5 feet and the real has instant anti reverse and is very smooth. You could use it for crappie with light test line or 10 lbs ers with 6 or 8 lb test. Some Wal-Mart's have this on special for about 30 bucks in a box of you can find it.

Here it is at regular price. Now.... If you are looking for a finesse combo that is Pro quality this may not fit the bill but I think this is a great setup for any weekender...

http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-com...specifications

[JKTrevecca]

https://www.amazon.com/Ugly-Stik-GX2...NY6?th=1&psc=1

In case you hate Walmart like me....

[lforet2002]

My favorite all purpose affordable rig is the Abu Garcia Cardinal. 6-8 lb test line and of course as with everybody else here you really can't go wrong with an ugly stick. 6' 6" med.

[FishAddict]

Spend a few more dollars and get a Pflueger President combo. I think on-ine you can get one for $80. If I was only going to get 1, I'd get a 30 size with a 6-6 rod. You can use this for most anything except big stripers and cats.

[SAMBOLIE]

I have 1 of each of these. Best I have found for the money. Actually casts better than my Nasci and is 99% as smooth.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...2000H&i=915812

http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...Reel&i=1006651

[Mikeyrrt]

I second the Pflueger president combo and good line will make your life a lot easier too


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[Ramsay]

Originally Posted by Mikeyrrt

I second the Pflueger president combo and good line will make your life a lot easier too


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Thanks for all the suggestions. What would be good lines to use?

[SAMBOLIE]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

Thanks for all the suggestions. What would be good lines to use?

Been using this for years. Have not found the brand names to be any better.

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shop...1208310516498/

[lforet2002]

I have to say everybody here is on point about the Plueger President. Its an awesome reel. If you get the bottom of the line one its 60 bucks. I have the middle one and it was 80. It has a graphite handle..

[JeffsLowe]

Another Pflueger President fan. Think I have at least 6 of them, and is all I have used for years.

Like others said, a quality medium action in 6 1/2 will do just fine, although I am a little taller so prefer a 7 foot rod. Ugly Stick was mentioned, and are probably the best value at around 40 bucks. I have a bunch of those too.

Regarding line, I have pretty much standardized at Trilene XL (red box) in 12 lb test. Might be a little heaver than most, but on the other hand - I tend to get snagged a lot - either from trolling on the lakes or casting up into trees on the rivers. Having 12lb test gives me a fighting chance to get my lure back. I must have got snagged a dozen times yesterday but got my lure back ever time. With a President loaded with 12lb line you are good to go for just about anything that bites.

Exception on the line thing - if you want to fish for tailwater trout with your rig you will need a good fluorocarbon. I tend to prefer 6 lb test. I just keep a spare spool loaded with it in my trout bag, slip it on a President, and can get a pretty small spinner way out there.

[frayedknot]

I don't have any experience with the president setup, but years ago I did have the Abu Garcia cardinal combo and loved it! I actually caught my PB with it (8lb 2oz) All my finesse fishing these days are done on a bass pro shops finesse spin cast and an all-pro lightweight rod. It's an older setup but a sweet one. I bought a pinnacle combo from walmart a year or two ago for like 40 bucks. 6'6" medium and it handles big fish fine. I forget the model name but I'm impressed by how the drag has held up.

I have some higher end shimano and abu garcia baitcaster for big waters, but when I'm pond hopin' ive always got my pinnacle combo and a berkley walmart 7ft paired with the abu silvermax.

When it comes to line, their pretty much all gonna be on an even playing field for ponds, and streams. As long as you stick with the major brands. Stren, trilene, ect.. as long as your not using the 5000yrds for a dollar stuff lol..Definitely pull the line off of any combo you get just to be safe. I've had line come on combos that I can break with my hands right out of the pack. I prefer sunline personally but I've always had good luck with stren.

It's also worth taking a look at Favorite Fishings new combos if your into a higher quality option. They have a quality baitcasting combo for $149. It's called the Sick Stick. Their spinning combos are the
"absolute " $90
"Balance" $100
"Sick stick" $129
I love my favorite rods!! Sorry this got kinda long.

[Mikeyrrt]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

Thanks for all the suggestions. What would be good lines to use?

I would go trilene xl smooth 6-8 lb I like six lb more


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[Ramsay]

A 2 piece is pmore convenient for packing, traveling, fitting in car, etc., but what are the trade offs? Is the action and/ or strength of a one piece way better?