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What kind of fishing rod and reel should I get?
ByWe have a salt water pier near us on Galveston bay and I want to get my husband a rod and reel for his birthday. He hasn’t fished in years and they are confusing these days. What is the difference between a baitcast reel and a spinner reel? What kind is usually used for pier fishing in salt water? I don’t want to spend a lot because I don’t know if I can reawaken his interest, but I’m hoping I can.
Thanks for any advice.
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November 29th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
I’d suggest you get a large spinning combination. Spinning reels are easier to use and learn to use than a bait caster is and you also get greater range from them. You can still bait cast using the spinning reel and you also get the option of using a wide selection of lures to use as well.
Now for a recommendation. I’d recommend that you go with a Shakespeare spinning combination, and I’ll even give you a preferred site with good prices. Shakespeare bought out ugly stick a lot of years ago, and a shakespeare reel on an ugly stick is a great combination for experienced fisherman as well as beginners. I myself use a 10ft ugly stick I picked up years ago. At any rate Walmart handles the Shakespeare line and here’s a link down below to a recent query for rod and reel combinations. It’s a quality product at a great price. It’s a win-win for you.
Good luck with your search..
November 29th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
You can buy a nice spinning rod reel and rod combination by Shakespeare for under $30.00 in a local Walmart. In fact, they can even help you buy all the tackle you need to get him started. In most Walmarts, the carry the right kind of bait and or lures for local fishing.