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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. Thoughts and opinions on the Abu Garcia Veritas rods.

    Rainy,
    • Super User
    • 13 replies
    • 6.9k views
    r83srock

  3. Low end KastKing vs Lew's spinning reels

    e2m,
    • Super User
    • 17 replies
    • 4k views
    Dan N

  4. Histar Black Mamba Max review

    Bigbox99,
    • Super User
    • 7 replies
    • 1.8k views
    Bigbox99

  5. Baitcaster buzzes/vibrates in hand during retrieve

    richienyc,
    • Super User
    • 8 replies
    • 3.3k views
    Delaware Valley Tackle

  6. Abu Garcia Black Max Baitcaster Issues

    fatfish,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Delaware Valley Tackle

  7. If you were buying a dedicated frogging reel…

    The Baron,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 29 replies
    • 1.8k views
    THE_Vue's

  8. Find me a rod

    Swest18x,
    • Super User
    • 15 replies
    • 1.4k views
    FishTank

  9. Looking to get a good all-around reel under $180. Really eyeing the Tatula series

    Rocky998,
    • Super User
    • 40 replies
    • 4.4k views
    Rocky998

  10. Finally bought a better reel

    Ryan N,
    • Super User
    • 29 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Ryan N

  11. Daiwa SV spool question

    Flyfish-mt,
    • Super User
    • 20 replies
    • 3.9k views
    TNBankFishing

  12. Uneven line lay on ultralight reel

    voxborealis,
    • Super User
    • 11 replies
    • 1.3k views
    F14A-B

  13. DRT is the most overpriced brand in the fishing industry.

    WetBlanket,
    • Super User
    • Global Moderator
    • 13 replies
    • 2k views
    WetBlanket

  14. Kistler KC9

    F14A-B,
    • Super User
    • 13 replies
    • 1.5k views
    F14A-B

  15. JDM Shimano Spinning Reel Clear Sticky Strips

    garroyo130,
    • Super User
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Westcoast

  16. Yozuri Hybrid Issues

    bishoptf,
    • Super User
    • 43 replies
    • 2.2k views
    Functional

  17. What is the best/most seamless way to attach a heavy (40-80 lb) fluoro or stainless steel leader to mono/braid, end to end or using snaps/swivels?

    Bass-Addict,
    • Super User
    • 13 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Aaron_H

  18. Had a pike break my line yesterday & lost a $150 glide bait. What can I do to my setup to prevent this in the future?

    Bass-Addict,
    • Super User
    • 79 replies
    • 5.2k views
    bulldog1935

  19. Need to change a spool bearing on a Shimano Bantam MGL 150, need advice

    waymont,
    • Super User
    • 2 replies
    • 886 views
    MiceNReets

  20. Finally Got My Pond-Hopping Setups Dialed...

    Ryanralston07,
    • Super User
    • 10 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Bazoo

  21. St Croix Avid Walleye for smallies

    PaulVE64,
    • Super User
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views
    thunderblack

  23. Rods series by Company : Hidden Gems, etc.

    Espo66,
    • Super User
    • 26 replies
    • 8.5k views
    Ryan Smith

  24. Yo Zuri Hybrid

    Mobasser,
    • Super User
    • 39 replies
    • 8.2k views
    Mobasser

  25. Cashion icon 7 foot medium heavy casting

    kingmotorboat,
    • 0 replies
    • 472 views
    kingmotorboat

  26. Is Dobyns rods out of business?

    Crankenstein_MI,
    • Super User
    • BassResource.com Administrator
    • 11 replies
    • 1.9k views
    softwateronly

  27. New to Baitcasting

    Jayd0976,
    • Super User
    • 32 replies
    • 1.6k views
    ironbjorn

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