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Truly I dont need to spend much more than $50 for a rod.

Endless you had better watch out for that monkey! He's right behind you!

I was checking out the sale on BPS and came across this rod http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_44306____10009021?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail Is this a good rod for someone like myself on a budget? I cant spend a great deal on a rod but the reviews say its a decent rod. Any thoughts or comments on this rod? Also what reel would go good with it?

Does anyone use this hook? If so what are your opinions on it? I have a few in the box but I am thinking about going strictly to Gamatatsu.

Well I just returned from our trip and I just wanted to post what I did buy. I didnt get all that I wanted because I could not find it or they did not have any in stock. So I will settle with that I did get! -XPS Laser Eye Shallow Running Crank XXX Shad -Heddon Tiny Torpedo Black Shore Minnow (wasnt sure what color to actually buy) -XPS Laser Eye Rattle Shad Chrome Blue and Firetiger -Terminator 1/2 Tandem White Spinnerbait -1 pack Watermelon w/black flake Senkos

Tyrius can I ask why that you would not buy any senko's from BPS??

Well I hope the Bait Monkey doesnt ride me too hard! 8-) My wife is going along so I have to keep it pretty reasonable. Hey you have to keep them happy.

I will be fishing some local ponds and lakes. On my local pond I will be fishing on the shores. The lake on the other hand in the boat. I currently have 2 bait casters with MH rods and a spinning rod with a MH rod as well. Do I have the best setups....no but I am trying with your help to better prepare my self.

Thank you everyone for the help its greatly appreciated.

I just want to say I appreciate all the advice each of you have given me. Its great to actually see a forum where people are not jumping all over you. Everyone here wants to help and I think thats great. But please continue to give me your thoughts on the subject. Thanks again

Mostly I will be fishing in the Middle Tennessee area.

Alright did a search with no luck so I am going out on a whim here. I am sure this has been posted a thousand times but here I go. I am going to Bass Pro this weekend and need to get some lures to get my collection going. I have no cranks , no jigs, only one spinner bait, and a few plastic worms. Can you guys please help me with a list of what I should by to get going a bit better?? Maybe colors, weights, and descriptions would be of great help. Anyway I will greatly appreciate any and all input. I just don't want to get in there and get all overwhelmed at the choices of all the lures they have.

Jim Man when you say for example on the Spinnerbaits 15#line is the 15 the lbs test of the line that I should choose??

Thanks guys I believe I now have the info that I have needed!

Thanks guitarkid but I need a little bit more help as in rods, lines, & reels to use when fishing these certain lures. I may not be explaining my self to well if not let me know and I will try to explain somewhat better.

New to the board here from Middle Tennessee. I live in the Nursery Capital of the World in Mcminnville,TN. I wish everyone the best and may God Bless You in all you do.

If there is a link to answer my question please someone let me know. I am trying to get my rod (action and length), reel, and line setups correct. I am trying to figure out the correct setup I need for each of these lures to fish: 1) Texas and Carolina Rig 2) Spinnerbaits 3) Jigs 4) Cranks 4) Topwater Now I am sure that some of these you can fish with the same equipment but I just need some help figuring this all out. Thanks for the help.