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BillsTheBassMan
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 06:03 pm |
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Hey All,
My Name is Ryan and I am from the K-W area. I started fishing seriously last year. I did a lot of downrigging as a kid, so I do have some experience. Nowadays I'm mostly just fishing for Bass, and whatever else bites in the process. I Just figured I would say hello to you all.
Also, what brought me to these boards yesterday was that I am looking for a quality Bass reel. What I bought last year was a "trial" rod and reel to see if I enjoyed fishing again. Well, I became addicted quickly and now I want a better setup. I intend on buying a new one, and I'm not sure what "the best in the buisness" is. Any tips on that would be great.
I look forward to slinging some stories and sharing some tips!
Ryan
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Jon S.
Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 07:56 pm |
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| Hey Ryan, welcome to Go Fish. I have a question for you, are you looking for a spinning or baitcasting setup?
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dokdok
Moderator
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 07:57 pm |
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BillsTheBassMan wrote: Hey All,
My Name is Ryan and I am from the K-W area. I started fishing seriously last year. I did a lot of downrigging as a kid, so I do have some experience. Nowadays I'm mostly just fishing for Bass, and whatever else bites in the process. I Just figured I would say hello to you all.
Also, what brought me to these boards yesterday was that I am looking for a quality Bass reel. What I bought last year was a "trial" rod and reel to see if I enjoyed fishing again. Well, I became addicted quickly and now I want a better setup. I intend on buying a new one, and I'm not sure what "the best in the buisness" is. Any tips on that would be great.
I look forward to slinging some stories and sharing some tips!
Ryan
Hey Ryan (BassMan)
Welcome to GoFishOntario. I'm a recreational fisherman myself but their are some guys here that will set you straight. This link was posted recently and should get you started . . . ~dokdok
http://gofishont.com/wowbbforum/forum4/1397.html
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BillsTheBassMan
Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 08:02 pm |
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Hey Jon,
Thanks for the greetings. I believe I am currently using a spinning set up, but to be honest I couldn't tell you the difference between the two! Are you aware of the advantages of one over the other? I believe that spinning is probably best suited for what I do, but I am really not sure.
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BillsTheBassMan
Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 08:06 pm |
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Thanks for the greetings DokDok. Another product I haven't seen yet on that link !
So much to absorb, but it definitely looks interesting. I'm still looking for something a little more versatile as I do fish for a lot of different types of fish.
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Jon S.
Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 09:17 pm |
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Well, there are a lot of companies out there in the fishing industry now. I have always liked the quality of St. croix and shimano for a spinning outfit. A shimano Symmetre 2000 with a 6 1/2 - 7' St. Criox avid series rod is a smooth combo. The combo isn't the cheapest out there, but it is high quality and will last you at least ten years if you take care of it.
Take it ease
Jon
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BillsTheBassMan
Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 28th, 2008 10:03 pm |
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Thanks again for the help Jon. I have been looking at reels, but didn't know the difference on baitcasters vs spinners. Sounds like spinning is the way to go, and that is the way I will be going. I'm familiar with shimano and have heard it is top of the line.
Ryan
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Jon S.
Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 12:50 am |
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Anytime Ryan! That's what these boards are all about. Especially GoFish board, there are a lot of cats on here that are more than willing to help.
As for the difference between spinning and baitcasting, spinning is far more versiltile than baitcasting, however, when you can dial in the casting teqnique on a baitcaster combo, it can be good for heavier lures (stick/ rattle baits, spinnerbaits, flippin jigs, poppers, spoons, etc) especially for pike and musky lures, which tend to be on the large and heavier side. It took me a while (and a few words that I can't post ) to figure the baitcasting setup, now I always bring one combo with me with a stickbait tied on.
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horseshoe
VIP Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 01:32 am |
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| hi BTBM...you will find there are some pretty good fishers here and jons is one of em and lots of others tooo ...i'm just a beginner about 12 yrs ago ...but these yung fellers are rite into it and uptodate ...not like me ..hell i still got 2 bamboo poles in my truck ...Bigman33 i think has fished almost every lake in ont ...hes a fountain of knowledge ...and i know many others as well ...so keep ur eyes n ears open and wotch the board as seasons open up here and there and i'm sure before long u'll get lotsa tips
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Jon S.
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 01:40 am |
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| HS, just throwing it out there, but you may want to baby those bamboo's. Some of them are worth a lot of $$, some in the thousands.
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horseshoe
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 01:50 am |
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laffin not these ones jons ...but as a young lad we had long poles abut 15 - 20 feet ...we used to strap em on the car roof and tie em to front n rear bumper and head off fishin...they had string rolled up around the end and a hook and a nut for a sinker ...they caught fish too ...thats the funny part ... dam i am gettin ol...
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BillsTheBassMan
Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 02:18 am |
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Hey Horseshoe!
Thanks for the welcome. I am looking forward to reading the boards!
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fishingbarry
VIP Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 09:35 pm |
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Welcome to the board!
I am not brand loyal to any,but I agree that you can not go to wrong with a shimano set up for around$ 90. Check it out at your local Canadian tire.hope this helps
FishingBarry
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BillsTheBassMan
Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 10:04 pm |
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Thanks for the greetings Barry!
Would I be able to get an entire Shimano setup for $90? My research to this point pretty much points to the reel itself costing me that much.
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Wired
Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 29th, 2008 11:49 pm |
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Okay BTBM here is a tip that you will thank me for in the near future. Regardless of which brand you buy or chose there are differences in all reels. The one thing I look for now in a reel is that when you go to set the hook does the reel spool off line back to a set position or does it stay where you stopped winding it. There is nothing more frustrating than to lose a couple of feet when you are trying to set a hook (in other words make sure the reel handle and bail system do not move when you stop reeling it in). There are reels out that are specific to do this for quick casting and the bail has to unreel back to a specific place to make this happen. Drag systems on reels are up to the individual as there is 2 types out there front spool drag and rear drag systems but that is another tip and more lengthy in detail.
I hope you enjoy your visits with us and come back often.
Wired
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