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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. Best reel for deep crankn

    BrianSmithFishn,
    • Super User
    • 11 replies
    • 1.1k views
    BobP

  3. Bocca bearings?

    Nathan Burton,
    • Super User
    • 12 replies
    • 1.3k views
    .ghoti.

  4. Spooling braid on spinning reel

    PondHunter,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views
    Delaware Valley Tackle

  5. Wishing for a 736 or equivalent

    Fish4bigfish,
    • Super User
    • 3 replies
    • 610 views
    iabass8

  6. Arbor knot

    LipRipper1,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 30 replies
    • 4.9k views
    WRB-2.0

  7. Issues spooling up Baitcaster

    Kevin_Rs5,
    • Super User
    • 27 replies
    • 5.4k views
    WRB-2.0

  8. Best jig rod for around 150$.

    KyBassin16,
    • Super User
    • 11 replies
    • 1.9k views
    WPCfishing

  9. Anyone throwing chatterbaits & swim jigs on a 7.x and up?

    Dypsis,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 17 replies
    • 1.2k views
    FrankN209

  10. Stick with my 7 footer or upgrade to a longer rod

    aceman387,
    • Super User
    • 1 reply
    • 581 views
    new2BC4bass

  11. Carrot stix rods are they good

    LipRipper1,
    • Global Moderator
    • 1 reply
    • 927 views
    Bluebasser86

  12. Shimano Compre

    dc5drewsky,
    • 0 replies
    • 548 views
    dc5drewsky

  13. Can a shimono castias 150hg hold a 2 1/2oz swim bait

    Htownbassin,
    • Global Moderator
    • 1 reply
    • 542 views
    Bluebasser86

  14. Drop shot straight braid

    LipRipper1,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.4k views
    Turkey sandwich

  15. Reel scratches

    ptomacbass,
    • 0 replies
    • 777 views
    ptomacbass

  16. Risk of ordering rods online

    Travis Gasper,
    • Super User
    • 34 replies
    • 4.9k views
    Yudo1

  17. Fenwick lunkerstik?

    Bruce424,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Bruce424

  18. What would you do

    Fish4bigfish,
    • Super User
    • 2 replies
    • 658 views
    fishnkamp

  19. Line diameter comparison chart

    rippin-lips,
    • Super User
    • 6 replies
    • 15k views
    rippin-lips

  20. Drop shot reel?

    MidwestBassin,
    • Super User
    • 8 replies
    • 2k views
    J Francho

  21. WTB Soft Plastic Swimbait Rod, Suggestions?

    bglaeser,
    • Super User
    • 4 replies
    • 951 views
    lakeannaangler

  23. Curado 200E7 vs Daiwa Tatula Type R

    NYBasser,
    • 2 replies
    • 806 views
    BassThumb

  24. Wanting to try a new brand of rod..

    GORDO,
    • Super User
    • 35 replies
    • 2.9k views
    GORDO

  25. Any Abu Garcia fans out there?

    Hopslam,
    • Super User
    • 10 replies
    • 1.8k views
    WPCfishing

  26. Which bearings to replace?

    basscrusher,
    • Super User
    • 8 replies
    • 851 views
    J Francho

  27. Anyone Using a nail knot?

    ejweaver,
    • Super User
    • 6 replies
    • 3.7k views
    wnspain

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