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Thanks everyone!

Thanks. This information is exactly what I was looking for.

The Ned Rig has morphed into my go to set up on the lake where I fish usually. So I want to get some specific equipment that will make me ideally as successful as possible using it. I’m looking for a medium light rod and a decent reel to go with it. I figure something around $50 for the reel. I’m not sure what brand or length of rod. I just want something good that won’t break the bank. Can someone steer me in the right direction so I know what to get when I shop this weekend (at Field and Stream)? Thanks.

The Ned Rig has become my go to where I usually fish. I’m still working on mastering the technique but I have definitely improved. I usually hop it along the bottom and have had pretty good success. But....I do get hung up A LOT with it. The lake I fish is very rocky and I guess that is the risk I run. I do have a question on what rod and line I should be using. I’ve read that a light or medium light rod with light test is recommended. Is this the case? I’ve been using my medium heavy rod with 10# test. It does work but I’m thinking i might have more success with the proper equipment.

I have a 13 Fishing 2000X spinning reel. Thanks for all the replies thus far guys. It has been helpful.

I’ve gotten back into fishing since last summer/fall and have learned a great deal since then. I watch videos and try to talk to experienced fishermen when I can. There are a couple areas that I have questions. How much does it matter what action rod I use? Right now I only use spinning reels and don’t have any baitcasters yet. I’m trying different varieties of fishing trying to get any bites that I can. I have a medium heavy rod and 10 pound test on my reel. I have seen videos which talk about the rod and was wondering if it is really significant having different action rod‘s when trying different techniques. For example I saw a recently that if you were fishing a Ned rig you want to use a light or moderate action rod and very light test (4-6 lb). On the flipside of that I said I have seen videos where it is stated that with chatter bait or large spinners you want a heavier action rod and heavier test. Does it matter what action rod and test if I’m fishing a Carolina or Texas Rig? Another dumb question...what is the difference between fluorocarbon and monofilament line? When would you want braided line? Could someone explain to me the purpose behind and the reasons for the necessity for a leader? Is it just for ease of switching lures or is there a more practical reason for them? As an aside I have a physical handicap due to a work injury where I have extremely limited use of my right hand. I have difficulty tying knots and even some difficulty sometimes getting a hook out of the fishes mouth due to my lack of dexterity in my fingers. For this reason I am somewhat reluctant to use lures with treble hooks. Would using a leader make my life a little easier because I would only have to theoretically tie one knot per use of that rod? Thanks for any help here everyone.

I’m probably looking to get a Jon Boat to fish the lakes in the area. As for fish finder budget...I’m thinking in the $200 or less range.

I am looking to get a fish finder next season. We don’t want to break the bank and I’m probably getting a small boat too. Can someone provide a recommendation for a quality fish finder that isn’t too expensive?

Thanks for the info guys. I never would have though about releasing the drag.

Is it advisable to store my rods, reels, and tackle boxes in the garage during the cold winter months? It is starting to get really cold in PA (highs now in the upper 30s) now so my fishing season is over. I was wondering is cold has any adverse affects on fishing gear.

It took me a long time to find this little pond That were used to fish. It used to be great. I located it and I took my 12-year-old son out today and caught a nice 3-4 pounder in the first half hour. A Few minutes later someone drives up and states that he owned the property now and refuse to let us fish there. I tried to appeal to him and asked him if it’s OK just for my son and I to come there on occasion because it’s kind of remote and certainly not well known. He refused. Kind of bummed out right now. It’s a great place.

I’m learning that bank fishing large lakes is challenging to say the least. Lake Pinchot and Lake Redman seemingly require a boat to catch a lot of fish. Anyone know of any ponds in the general area?

I need to change my nickname on here to Skunked Again.

Yeah it seems to be really tough all over. In South Central PA the temps have plummeted. It was 88 two weeks ago and two days later the highs are in the 50s. It’s in the upper 30s at night. So the water temps have dropped quickly too. And the fish are not biting. My last 4 days have been skunked, 1 real big one, skunked, and today after 4 hours I caught a dink right at the end. Ive tried a variety of colors and lures. Chatterbait (chartreuse and blue black), crankbait, trick worms( black, white, blue black), and a blue black mini spinner. Random question from from a beginner. How long generally should you stay with a particular lure or setup (i.e. chatterbait with a trailer) before you move on to a different one? I know there are no hard and fast rules but what is the generally accepted practice for changing it up in terms of time or casts ?

I learned today that wind sucks.