Nattyboh74

Yeah, that is ONE thing that did scare me away a while back from fishing. There wasnt much going on here size wise. Im hoping if I get back into it, it wont be that all over again!

Im also located in MD. Just saw that. I thought maybe a M and MH would be close in specs. The ML and MH would spread it out a bit. But Im going to base my decision off the mass. I would most likely be fishing worms and top water most often. Jigs would be nice too.

Thanks Mick, So my intentions were to pick up two Avids, for some reason I thought that they were 149$. Thats why I was amazed for $20 more I could step up to a USA made rod with liftime warranty bersus the MOjo Bass. I think I'll get the Mojo bass rod instead. seems to still get great reviews. With that being said, they only have four options: ML/EF M/EF M/F MH/F Would the recommendation of buying a MH/F and M/F still stand true, or would the recommendation change/should I go ML? On a side note: Maybe I should step up to a St.Croix Avid in M/F for Finesse/Worm and get something cheap like a $50 rod ( Berkley Lightning Rod ) for cranking stuff? Would still use the Pflueger Pres. reel, Or would the two Mojos be a better all around?

Thanks buddy. I'm located in Maryland and will be fishing in central MD and the rivers and creeks for bass, 95% of the time. I think two avids may be the best bet, what seems to be good quality, beat warranty. It's one rod forever essentially. I think I would be using more plastic worms than cranks. But I'd like to be able to throw a frog or spinnerbait/buzz or popper. Hence me getting two rods.

Thanks for that reply. Explained a lot. Let me ask you think. I was thinking of the St.croix Avid since it's lifetime warranty and made in the USA. Should I spend more on say the worm rod or a cranking rod, if that makes sense? If there is a bass pro cheap-er rod out there then I could save money that could go toward everything else. Also when you're talking about the weight of the lure, and matching it to the power of the rod. Is there a chart out there for say a med. fast and med. heavy rods? Are those two rod weights good or should I get med heavy and med light? Or another combo? Can I truly get by with two rods now and honestly be alright? If so, which one of the avid would suffice, length etc wise? Thanks Mick Edited: I think I'm going with a Pflueger President 6930 ( or is the 6935 better for bass ) . With 12# power pro, maybe go with 15#? I don't need to do line backing as of yet, right? Maybe there is another reel around that price that may be better?

I would want to use whatever would work on those rods. If I can run a 6' diver, then okay that's it. Same with spinners, I'd like to throw spinner baits of possible. I guess I should get two rods MF MH F and then pair them up with line and then find baits that are compatible

Darren, When you say I can get away with them on a M rod, what do you mean? Should I be going heavier or lighter? I could get by with two rods, no? I know I'll be using plastic worms no doubt, but I'd like to use crank baits , jigs, spinners if possible too. Just to open the borders of what I COULD be fishing with if that makes sense. And on line, are you saying that to use braid, but run a leader? Appreciate it fellas. Great community here...

Also on a side note, again this is all new to me again. I see the braided line you can step up on weight and go to a smaller diameter line. Great. But reading about using straight braid seems to be a no no. I don't trust my self on using leaders yet. Although the Alberto knot seems easy... I guess when storing the rod, you can reel in that Alberto knot without issue? Stupid question, but thought I'd ask. So is there a line that will work and not need a leader?Just get mono or FC ? Is that what that Yo Zuri recommendation was towards?

Good stuff there. It's late here, so tomorrow I have more research to do. I may end up getting mojo's... But may get just two rods. I can add more if I see the need. If I were to get two, maybe a med and med/light? Fast or extra fast? This would be if getting two rods. http://m.basspro.com/St-Croix-Mojo-Bass-Spinning-Rod/product/2244876/

More info... Thanks

Thanks. So just transfer the info from that thread and replace baitcaster with spinning and it'll all be the same? I'm just having a hard time figuring out the medium light etc and the fast etc options.. And I'd probably get two rods , one worm and one crank

Once again thanks. Hopefully I'll get more people in here! I'm always down to buy good used stuff, I don't have a problem with that.

Thanks Rich, appreciate it. Yeah there is a lot out there to learn now that Im looking to get back into it. Too many options and confusion sets in fast, haha. How is the Mojo St.Croix? I was sad to see it was made in Mexico, as Im a big pusher of pro-USA made gear ( in all hobbies, when possible ). Fenwick HCM any good either? All in all thanks for the post.

Hey guys, So as most of us, we have fished when we were younger with anything that we got our hands on. A rod was a rod... Now that Im a bit older and life's slowing down some, Im looking to get back into Bass fishing. I went to Bass Pro and there are WAYY too many options to choose from. Ive done some reading on here and and get a general idea on whats what, but Im looking to stream line a bit, rod/reel wise. I would be fishing 95% from the shore. so Id say make the decision on that. Also 95% bass fishing, maybe some Crappie/Perch ( if you can mix them into the same catagory... ) Ive never used a bait caster and dont want to learn as of yet. So Id be looking for 2-3 rod/reel setups for now. I dont want to spend much, but also I dont want something cheap. There is a lot of technology out there that you could take advantage of by bumping up just a bit, budget wise. So whatever would fit that bill, Id be interesting in checking out. I guess around 100$ for each rod..? Id be fishing plastic worms ( senko, lizard etc ) on one rod, top water ( poppers, frogs etc ) on one and another for heavy stuff like cranks, spinners ( would jigs fall in here? ). I dont know where to go with this all, hence the post. I wanted to ask people that have experience in this as I dont want to buy something and it just does perform, or I mismatch components. Could there be a rod that would take the place of all three? That would get me out there sooner and save money. Or many just two rods, one worm and one hard bait? I would also need reels obviously, but only spinning. Now is it worth to say spend more on a rod and go cheaper on a reel or vice versa? There has to be a balance point somewhere... Any and all help, Id appreciate it. Thanks guys. Looking forward to reading some stuff here.