BassNemesis

My apologies if I was unclear, but my rough budget was 400 per rod setup. Currently... Shimano Compre + Symmetre FJ 1000 St. Croix Mojo Bass + Quantum Smoke 6.6 Fenwick SMB + Daiwa Aird Shimano Clarus + Cardiff 201A Most of those setups were comparable in cost, but my thought was to upgrade to the next level. As a example, really eyeing the St. Croix Avid for my crankbait setup.

Thanks folks...lots of excellent points to consider! To answer some of the questions: In my experience, chatting with others and the various fishing shows filmed there lol, the lake has/requires various techniques through the season. Since I leave on the lake, I plan to get out even more frequently that my expectation would be do leverage most of then. I should have mentioned earlier, but I have a several rods. Each of which I would say are generally entry level rods/reels In thinking about this a bit more, I may turn a couple of my current rods into a second technique rod and 'invest' in a good rod/reel...perhaps dependent on a local sale or two ;-). Fortunately (or unfortunately) bass season opens late June in my area, so I'll have plenty of time to keep perusing the forums! Thanks folks...lots of excellent points to consider! To answer some of the questions: In my experience, chatting with others and the various fishing shows filmed there lol, the lake has/requires various techniques through the season. Since I leave on the lake, I plan to get out even more frequently that my expectation would be do leverage most of then. I should have mentioned earlier, but I have a several rods. Each of which I would say are generally entry level rods/reels In thinking about this a bit more, I may turn a couple of my current rods into a second technique rod and 'invest' in a good rod/reel...perhaps dependent on a local sale or two ;-). Fortunately (or unfortunately) bass season opens late June in my area, so I'll have plenty of time to keep perusing the forums!

Hi Folks, Long time lurker...first time poster. First off, thanks for all the postings....I've spent hours (and hours ) combing through archives. Not sure we say enough of that these days. My home lake is Lake Simcoe, Ontario. Big lake with a wide spectrum of fish - pike, perch, walleye and big bass 5,6,7+ are not uncommon, but quantities are a challenge, and to my point. On average not getting huge volumes of bites, but decent sizes when you do. Depending on season, you'll need various setups, flipping, top water, DS, spinning and cranking...literally everything. I'm wondering if folks typically have 1 good setup for each technique or 2 decent setups? (Now doubt 'Good' and 'Decent' are loaded terms, but hoping you get my point My budget is roughly 400 for rod/reel combo for good setup. Part of me is thinking to get the various decent setups so I really get to feel the decent rods/reel and figure our what I may like/not like. Part of me is thinking to get 1 decent rod and future proof with a good rod/reel investment.. Thoughts?