Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Advice for first fishing pole
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a2lackey |
We are looking at Ugly Sticks or maybe Lightning. We would like to bring 2 rods. Right now we are thinking a 6' medium/light and a 6'6" medium/heavy. Or maybe a 6'6" medium? medium/light? Maybe bring two 6'6" of different actions? We really have no idea. I'm not sure how much difference 6" makes or the significance between a medium and a light and we're really just looking for a rod that can be versatile. Sort of a jack of trades, master of none situation. Thanks! |
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SkiYee |
Hammertime: "If you are talking 2 rods each I would recommend a 6’ medium light and a 7’ medium. Max out your budget for a quality graphite 6’ ML rig and grab an ugly stick for the other one. Use the ML for jigging and finesse presentations with 6 lb mono. The 7 footer can be used for casting heavier lures and trolling, I would recommend 10 lb mono on this rig. +1 to the above. A 6'6" medium light or medium action, 8 lb mono, and a decent reel. I won't get into brands because that really comes down to your budget, but I will say that yes, you do get what you pay for. Personally I like Fenwick rods and Pflueger reels - not top of the line but not bottom of the barrel either, quality gear that doesn't break the bank. |
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Speckled |
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Wallyhunter7 |
Hammertime: "If you are talking 2 rods each I would recommend a 6’ medium light and a 7’ medium. Max out your budget for a quality graphite 6’ ML rig and grab an ugly stick for the other one. Use the ML for jigging and finesse presentations with 6 lb mono. The 7 footer can be used for casting heavier lures and trolling, I would recommend 10 lb mono on this rig. +1 |
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BWfishingfanatic12 |
Hope that helps some. Let us know if you have more specific questions. This topic is brought up often on this forum so you could always put it in the search bar or scroll to the bottom of the page and click next page and you should be able to find more threads on this topic. |
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Jackfish |
We typically use 6' rods for jigging and 6'6" rods for trolling / casting. If you're jigging all day, a 6' rod will be less cumbersome than a longer rod. The extra length of the 6'6" rods will get you just a little further away from the boat when trolling and give you a little more distance and control when casting. Also make sure you have a proper reel with a decent drag. An Ugly Stik and a decent "2500" series (the middle size) Shimano spinning reel should cost you $100 or a little less. Take good care of it and it will last you for years. I have graduated to St. Croix Premier rods now, but still use the same (or next model up) Shimano reels. Some prefer the Pfleuger President reels and they're good, too. Good luck fishing! Post pics. :) |
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Hammertime |
If one rod per person I would use a medium 6’6” with 8 lb mono. Pflueger president or similar shimano 2500 will treat you well on all of these rigs. Good luck!!!!! |
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AlexanderSupertramp |
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