Freshwater Spinning Gear
 

Hey guys I am getting into the freshwater thing and found a great group of guys to fish with but I need some gear. I have crappie / trout rods but I need something a little bigger. I am a Shimano guy for my saltwater gear but pretty clueless when it comes to fresh. Any suggestions?

Re: Freshwater Spinning Gear
 

All depends on how much money you want to spend. I buy almost all Shimano spinning reels. Even the lower-end Shimano's are pretty reliable and will last a lifetime with the proper care. As far as rods, I buy mostly Loomis and St. Croix, but there are definitely some solid sticks that you can get out there for less money. Hope that helps.

Re: Freshwater Spinning Gear
 

Careful with the Loomis freshwater rods, they have a VERY HIGH graphite content and they snap like twigs.

Any $60.00 Diawa and a Conolon Premier rod (Wal-Mart) 40 bux

Re: Freshwater Spinning Gear
 

Shimano and Daiwa rods and reels are what I use. Nothing too expensive, freshwater isn't an extremely abusive enviroment. As long as the drag is smooth and you can cast/work the baits and lures you intend to use with it, your set. Spool up with 8 or 10 lb. mono. No need to use 4 lb. test on anything except an ultralight. Good luck.