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Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots

Fishing TackleFishing rods, reels, and line. What works best? What should I buy? What knots should I use?

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  1. Expride Heavy Rods (7’6H 7’6XXH 7’7H)

    Bandersnatch,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 2.8k views
    MontanaBasser

  3. Replaced my favorite Lew's rod after a bass ran me into heavy weeds and broke it

    BluegillsTightlines,
    • Super User
    • 2 replies
    • 295 views
    Darth-Baiter

  4. High-End Texas-Rig Dropshot Spinning Rod

    UmairF,
    • Super User
    • 20 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Loomis13

  5. Why is Shimano allergic to Limited Edition reels with color?

    WetBlanket,
    • Super User
    • 41 replies
    • 1.8k views
    WetBlanket

  6. Sinking braid

    Lottabass,
    • Super User
    • 3 replies
    • 391 views
    Darth-Baiter

  7. Daiwa Zillion issues

    10,000 lakes Bassin,
    • Super User
    • 5 replies
    • 359 views
    JediAmoeba

  8. Slx dc 150 sound

    Murph fisho,
    • Super User
    • BassResource.com Administrator
    • 13 replies
    • 1.7k views
    woolleyfooley

  9. Curado BFS

    Jig Man,
    • Super User
    • 4 replies
    • 259 views
    Robinhood21

  10. Daiwa should steal shimano's coresolid body design.

    WetBlanket,
    • Super User
    • 16 replies
    • 1.4k views
    GetFishorDieTryin

  11. Old school fishing reels (penn z series)

    James Whalen,
    • Super User
    • 19 replies
    • 7.2k views
    bulldog1935

  12. $100-150 Rod Options

    ECP1989,
    • Super User
    • 31 replies
    • 1.8k views
    00bullitt

  13. Why would you buy an ABU over a Shimano or a Daiwa?

    WetBlanket,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 72 replies
    • 9k views
    Maxximus Redneckus

  14. Vanford FA vs Stradic FM?

    Functional,
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 2.1k views
    dk2429

  15. Spinning combo - line setup

    HawkeyeSmallie,
    • Super User
    • 18 replies
    • 646 views
    dk2429

  16. Comparing rod limberness

    Jig Man,
    • Global Moderator
    • Super User
    • 9 replies
    • 391 views
    WRB-2.0

  17. Tip top guide replacement

    PBBrandon,
    • Super User
    • 8 replies
    • 435 views
    PBBrandon

  18. Reels for a young'un?

    Bazoo,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 23 replies
    • 791 views
    Bazoo

  19. Rod and reel combos for bass fishing

    CDBassfishing,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 10 replies
    • 863 views
    CDBassfishing

  20. Reel for bladed jig

    chubaka,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 10 replies
    • 529 views
    MRQturbo

  21. Pairing Simano Curado 150 mgl

    Chilean,
    • Super User
    • 10 replies
    • 849 views
    AvoidingYardWork

  23. a rod for Punching. my eyes were opened.

    Darth-Baiter,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 14 replies
    • 636 views
    JediAmoeba

  24. Seriously "old school" vintage South Bend Oreno bait caster (1954!)

    ButchA,
    • Super User
    • 4 replies
    • 646 views
    bulldog1935

  25. Evergreen Brett hite super combat stick

    torm,
    • 4 replies
    • 951 views
    torm

  26. Peace of mind

    12poundbass,
    • Global Moderator
    • 0 replies
    • 196 views
    12poundbass

  27. Tips for Gekkabijin conversion

    Loui,
    • Super User
    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Bigbox99

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