Yea I was just wondering cause it didn't look like my other spinning rods. Anyone got any recommendations for a spinning reel for it for under 80 bucks? Looking to put about 30-40lb braid on it for a Jig Setup and my Heavy Spinner baits 

Also I don't know if it is a saltwater rod as well the metal guides are throwing me off looks like it might be made for offshore stuff.

Might end up getting a bait caster rig after all anyone have any suggestions on a good setup? for 100 bucks maybe even a good combo.

Was looking into this http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Tourney-Special-Rod-and-Reel-Baitcast-Combo/product/1209270507094/ Any Suggestions?

For a basic combo it will probably do it's job, but if you can dish out more i'd recommend it.

Baitcasters have far more moving pieces and the quality of the reel makes more of a difference compared to spinning reels in my opinion. I would go with a pro-qualifer reel from the pro shop if you are looking for an affordable/quality reel.

Was looking into this http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Tourney-Special-Rod-and-Reel-Baitcast-Combo/product/1209270507094/ Any Suggestions?

I actually was thinking that would be a good choice it has 810 5 star reviews and I was thinking about getting a 7' MH ugly stick rod to go with it. Figured it would be a good setup for me trying to get into the bait casters again.

Go to walmart if there's one near you. I was just at my local one and they had a abu garcia vendetta casting rod on clearance for $29. In my opinion better option than the ugly stick. I think it was a medium action but not sure. I have one that I use for crankbaits and like it a lot even more for that price. I have a set of older pq reels that I would let go for cheap money if your interested and looking to see if you like casing reels. Pm me if your interested.

Purchased the BPS Pro Qualifier and a Med/Hev 7'0 Ugly Stick Casting rod total cost was about 120 bucks. Picking up some Rage Craws and some Stanley Jigs next week. Can't wait for the new season gonna have a whole new approach on things going for the Hog this year gotta beat my PB going for the 8lber this year. Also gonna be focusing on my Spinner bait skills along with my Jig skills this season to master them.

First video has been posted, a highlights slide show of 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDz61iX1dn4

 

Thanks for watching!

So I've been thinking about what kind of line to put on my setups this year I have always used mono in the past I was thinking of switching to braid this year just wondering every ones preferences to one or the other and if I should use a leader on the braid to cut down visibility I have two set ups one spinning and one casting

https://www.another site/blog/fishing-line-guide/  

 

This has helped me choose what to put on my rods.

So I went ahead and for the past few days I have read through all 75 pages of this thread and have gained valuable info from even the time I first posted on here. One question that I can't believe I haven't asked yet because I am the question king on this forum. Haha sorry about that by the way guys, but my question was is what are some tips do you have for night fishing. Setups, what you bring, how you approach night fishing. I have done it once, but this year I would love to do it some more because I know you can catch some pigs at night.

So I went ahead and for the past few days I have read through all 75 pages of this thread and have gained valuable info from even the time I first posted on here. One question that I can't believe I haven't asked yet because I am the question king on this forum. Haha sorry about that by the way guys, but my question was is what are some tips do you have for night fishing. Setups, what you bring, how you approach night fishing. I have done it once, but this year I would love to do it some more because I know you can catch some pigs at night.

 

Sinnerbaits- colorado blade. Jigs- upgrade trailer size, rattles are preferable at night (If you are texas rigging use larger plastics) . Topwater- frogs, poppers, prob baits, chatter baits, wake baits, etc. 

 

My favorites at night are topwater baits and jigs! They'll definitely do the trick!

I like night fishing quite a bit. Usually no wind, no power boaters or jet skies, and you usually have the whole lake to yourself. As NEjitterbug suggested a spinnerbait with a big Colorado blade works well. My favorite technique though is finding the thickest weeds in the lake and throwing a buzzbait. 

 

 

Night time 7 lber

What do you use for lighting to see?

I agree with NEJitterbugger and Mainebass1984. I throw a large, black spinnerbait with dual colorado blades 90% of the time when I night fish and have had great luck with it.

I use just my headlamp. Usually I will have just the red light on so my eyes can adjust to the dark. The light of the moon is usually sufficient. I have my best luck during a full moon. It is usually surprisingly bright out with the full moon.

Night fishing. Awesome. One of my favorite things to do. My approach to night fishing, is to be as well prepared as possible, and to roll as simply as I can get away with. Life jacket is a must!! Usually only two rods, at least one with braid. Headlamp with white and red light LED's, spare battery for said light, clippers I can hang around my neck, and pliers on my belt for convenience, and to keep clutter down. For presentations, I personally love topwater stuff (Rage Shad!!!), and big ole jigs/Lobters. I have also caught more than a few hawgs dragging Tx rigged big worms, like the Anaconda and Recon. I admittedly stick to bodies of water I am completely familiar with, and always run my gps, so as not to get lost, which I have done. Night fishing really pulls you into nature. It's very relaxing and serene, and you focus much harder on your baits, and what they are doing, so it's a good exercise in feel, too. Like Mainebass said, I really like going right around a full moon. 

 

 

 

PS- Full moon, dead calm water. Slowly churning a Black Neon Rage Shad across the top of a vast lily pad field, has got to be one of the funnest things to do, period!! I have been handed some serious heart attacks doing that! Absolute madness!

I'll be fishing Okeechobee on Thursday the 27th with Captain Shane Procell, it will be my first time on Okeechobee and I'm pumped! I'll be doing more saltwater fishing sadly just because it's more convenient for me and don't want to bring down bass gear... Hopefully I'll have some nice pics for you guys!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

And my second biggest bass of my life was at night, and in mid October on a spook...

 

 

Stripers, same thing I like to stick a heavy heavy jig on the bottom or throw a topwater or a bait that stays less than a foot under water...

 

 

Then the night of my PB, I didn't throw one topwater bait but we caught 4 fish totaling 18lbs 3 oz during a full moon in an hour and a half!

 

Thanks for the tips. Also to let everyone know my setup came in today. Then Friday I will be hitting Bass Pro to pick up some jigs and some rage craws.

Also was thinking about purchasing a 7 ft medium spinning rod for one of my spinning reels for my Spinner Baits and Texas Rigged worms? Thoughts??

Also was thinking about purchasing a 7 ft medium spinning rod for one of my spinning reels for my Spinner Baits and Texas Rigged worms? Thoughts??

 

Price range?

Nothing to expensive too be honest I love my ugly stick compared to most rods that I have tried they are cheap and they get the job done. I was thinking about getting a Medium 7 ft Ugly Stick 

The abu garcia vengeance is an inexpensive rod but the quality is definitely there! I think it is $50 or $60, mine is currently sitting at the bottom of spoonwood lake so that's that LOL!