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The Spook Jr has been killing it lately for me. The arbagost hula frog popper has done well too.

I live in Worthington. I mostly pond hop around that area but most of them are private so it makes it difficult.

I can’t wait! This weekend I will be tied to the water for sure hah!

The Sierra

So for some that wanted to know what I went with, I got the Dobyns 734 and the Daiwa Tatula CT 7:3:1. Havnt gotten line yet, I’m torn between letting cabelas do it or giving it a shot myself. But I’m gonna go with mono, so if(probably when) it backlashes I’ll only be out a few dollars until I really get the hang of it. As always thanks for the advice BR.

I thought the same way until i invested in a specialized rod suggested by this exact forum, and the difference is remarkable. Weight, balance, sensitivity, performance, the list goes on. But then again, i caught my PB on a 60$ combo from Bass Pro Shop that i got 5 or 6 years ago. Just a newbies 2 pennies after purchasing my first specialized rod and really noticing a difference.

What is the difference between the Daiwa CT and Type-R? Discount tackle has a type R on sale for 143, and a CT on sale for 103. Although the type R is a 8:1 ration (not sure if thats really what i need). I am leaning hard on the Dobyns 734C with the Tatula, and now this throws a wrench in the Reel plan. Side note, didn't know Daiwa made Acura's ?.

Anyone in the Ohio area got some pond locations near Worthington/Olentangy/Dublin locations? Not asking for your honey holes, but I am looking for some new ponds to try out.

Thanks guys for the advice guys. I’m gonna check all these out.

well I can confirm it was catfish or carp but didn’t really examine further, wasn’t big bass that’s for sure. I did however catch a bass with my spook while practicing with it, so that cool(first non Senko catch this year).

I have read a lot about this combo for beginners. If you could start from scratch..is worth buying TP-1 combo or the 704 and a daiwa tutula or fuegos for the money/learning/quality/long term use aspect?

What is a good all-round line? I read 40# test is safe because of the strength and the thicker diameter to reduce "cut-ins", whatever that is ?

ahh ok, thanks. Speaking of trebles, i am using my spinning setup - MF - to throw treble top waters staying within the rod limit. Is that acceptable for treble lures until i can furnish a third set up?

Why the HF and not a MH? Whats the biggest difference/what do you sacrifice in noob terms out of curiosity. I have read a lot of good things about that rod and as i mentioned earlier i like my spinning dobyns.

Ok BR, i have about 200-250$ to grab my first bait caster reel and rod as a beginner. I used a wealth of information here, including some of y'alls tips, to buy my first spinning rig and am extremely happy with it (even if i went a little above my price point - Dobyns Sierra rod/pfluger supreme xt reel). I know these questions are posted through the site, but as a newbie getting direct and precise tips for particular set ups really hits home harder than reading general information - if that makes sense. I plan on getting this set up this weekend and giving bait casting a go. I know typically at minimum three rods is ideal, but i have spent so much just getting started i can't get a strictly hog rod and reel for thick cover after this second rig. Main source of fishing: Ponds, ponds, and ponds (until i can befriend a guy with a boat ha!) Main intended uses: Froggin, Jigs, Jerks, spooks and really anything else other than plastics and small lures (not sure if ill crank because i have even less idea on that than i do jigs and I'm fishing smaller ponds). Size: 7' MH? This seems to be the best all around from what i have read - although i have just seen some other threads that mention MM (this confuses me). Line: I have seen everything from 17# mono to 50 pound braid. As always i appreciate those who take the time to offer advice to us beginners, has to get taxing at some point! Todd To piggy back on my own novel, i have read a lot about fuegos and tatulas - they are definitely on my radar. I also really like the Dobyns i purchased, it feels great in my hand and really balanced - the mojo bass and st. croix premier didn't feel good to me with the pflueger but that was for my spinning set up.