PeteFin

Thanks! If we’re looking for casual use and on bass that are typically maxing out around 6+lbs would this do the trick, ya think? We’re fishing mostly in the northeast and the bass we’d be weighing are typically in the 3-6lbs range. Spring scales in my experience aren’t good for that sized fish. Thoughts on that?

What scale do you use? Do you like it?

Hey! What do you recommend that is a simple digital handheld scale that can be done without harming the fish?

He was crushing them. 5 fish like that one in about an hour. Great memories with my boy!

Thanks. Might be a good call to get all 4 spinning...will need to survey to see if there’s enough comfortable baitcasters to warrant any. The 75-100 bucks range is probably good for each piece. Can swing $6-800 if everyone chips in. And there will be boats but some bank fishing will be had as well. So maybe 2 7’ MH and 2 shorter M/ML?

What would you all recommend in this situation? A large multi-generational family of mixed experience anglers of all ages (kids to grandpa) Starting from scratch and looking to get ~4 total setups (but probably 2 pairs of the same for companion fishing) Setups will "live" at the lake house and be used by each family as they visit so don't need to bring own gear Already have a couple of the little tiny kid rods for the toddlers (so think pre-teen to adult) Pretty much just targeting large and smallmouth bass on the lake in the Northeast Historically mostly using buzzbaits, spinners, chatterbaits, and plastic worms Looking for value (have some money...but got it by not wasting it) Thinking of getting a pair of spinning rods and a pair of baitcasting rods...but looking for confirmation that is a good approach and for recommendations on durable equipment that will allow for some versatility. Thanks!