New guy here, very minimum fishing experiance looking for tips and advice.

[maddevildog]

Hello,
My name is DJ, I very new to fishing and don't know a lot about set ups. I plan on doing a lot of fishing this year in Round Valley, Spruce Run and Merrill Creek. What type of rod/reel setup would be best for an "all around" outing.

What type of rod?

Spinning Reel or Casting Reel, what brand and model?

Line type and pound?

Lures, bait?

Part two, next year I have a trip booked to Ceasars Lodge, Lake Impossable in Quebec next year for Walleye and Pike. What type of rod/reel set up for there?

Thanks guys

[tropics]

Welcome to NJFishing the fresh water guys should be able to give you all the info you need.

[Wilson]

Best to go with someone who has been around the block a few times.
This question is like asking a carpenter how do you build a house!
You might want to book a local guide and try his stuff out to see what suits you.

[FishFriend]

Id say go 6'6" or 7' med light with a 3500 or 4000 series reel shimano is great and will take a beating prolly could get a good setup for less than 100

[AndyS]

You are very new to fishing and you are starting off with three of the hardest lakes to fish in NJ.

My guess is you have a fully loaded boat ?

Live bait, down riggers, flatlines, pike, trout, bass ?

You booked a trip to Canada and don't have any idea what to bring, I would get on the phone with the lodge where you booked your trip and ask them.

We need a little more info if you want us to help you, just saying........

[Lard Almighty]

Just as a point of reference, here are the outfits that I use for freshwater, and what I predominantly use them for:

5' light spinning, 4-lb mono: trout
7' light spinning, 4-lb fluorocarbon: trout and panfish
5.5' light spinning, 6-lb mono: trout, bass, pickerel
6.5' medium-light spinning, 8-lb mono: bass and pickerel
6' medium baitcasting, 12-lb mono: bass, pickerel, stripers
7' medium-heavy baitcasting, 20-lb mono: bass, stripers
6.5' medium baitcasting, 30-lb braid: heavy cover
7' heavy baitcasting, 65-lb braid: VERY heavy cover

Brand is all a matter of personal preference, but you generally get what you pay for. You can get away with a cheap rod most times, but get at least a mid-quality reel if you want it to last more than a year.

[maddevildog]

Originally Posted by AndyS

You are very new to fishing and you are starting off with three of the hardest lakes to fish in NJ.

My guess is you have a fully loaded boat ?

Live bait, down riggers, flatlines, pike, trout, bass ?

You booked a trip to Canada and don't have any idea what to bring, I would get on the phone with the lodge where you booked your trip and ask them.

We need a little more info if you want us to help you, just saying........

1. Yes, I live in this area so this is why I will fish there.
2. I have a 14' Gamefisher with a 8 hp outboard.
3. This is what I am asking, im new.
4. I am heading up with a bunch of friend who have been there many about 7 or 8 times already, I like to get ideas and opinions from others as well. It also starts conversation.

[maddevildog]

Originally Posted by Lard Almighty

Just as a point of reference, here are the outfits that I use for freshwater, and what I predominantly use them for:

5' light spinning, 4-lb mono: trout
7' light spinning, 4-lb fluorocarbon: trout and panfish
5.5' light spinning, 6-lb mono: trout, bass, pickerel
6.5' medium-light spinning, 8-lb mono: bass and pickerel
6' medium baitcasting, 12-lb mono: bass, pickerel, stripers
7' medium-heavy baitcasting, 20-lb mono: bass, stripers
6.5' medium baitcasting, 30-lb braid: heavy cover
7' heavy baitcasting, 65-lb braid: VERY heavy cover

Brand is all a matter of personal preference, but you generally get what you pay for. You can get away with a cheap rod most times, but get at least a mid-quality reel if you want it to last more than a year.

Thanks, for the tips.

[FishFriend]

ALso im always down to fish wih you and im sure theres lots of other guys that be willing to go

[Tony Cav]

For versatility, I would go with a light (not ultra light) 6-6 to 7 foot fast action rod loaded with 10 pound power pro. You can put a 10 to 20 foot top shot of mono......6 to 10 pound test...for anything that swims in either reservoir. If you target giant pike.....another story.

Slip bobbers are very important when fishing herring, drifting or anchored.