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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: 2013nick on July 20, 2014, 12:25:06 PM

Title: What kind of fishing rod and reel do you use?
Post by: 2013nick on July 20, 2014, 12:25:06 PM

After my trip to Oregon I've decided fishing is something i want to take up again.  So I was wondering what is the more popular set up for our Southern California fishing spots.

I was thinking of getting a 7ft bailcasting rod or a fly rod but I thought i should see what SCCX members use and like.

Title: Re: What kind of fishing rod and reel do you use?
Post by: GreenGoon on July 20, 2014, 12:46:27 PM

Where and how do you plan to fish? So Cal reservoirs, Sierra streams, the Colorado, the Pacific? From a boat, shore, float tube, dock or pier?  If it's all of the above or you don't know than just get a 6' ugly stick and a spinner. Don't spend a bunch of money until you know you're going to spend time using the gear.

Title: Re: What kind of fishing rod and reel do you use?
Post by: 2013nick on July 20, 2014, 02:25:21 PM

Well im guessing from looking around my area on google maps mostly lakes but if i go back to oregon or up north to camp a fly rod would be fun ocean would be very rare since i am a good 1-2 hrs away depending on the beach

also i dont have a boat otherwise i would just get a spear gun and dive for large tuna  ;D

Title: Re: What kind of fishing rod and reel do you use?
Post by: GreenGoon on July 31, 2014, 08:56:56 AM

If you're just going to be fishing in reservoirs/ lakes from the shore I would go with a 7' rod and a spinning reel.

Title: Re: What kind of fishing rod and reel do you use?
Post by: desertman93555 on April 28, 2015, 06:35:52 PM

For me it depends on where i am fishing and what for on creeks and rivers i typically use a 5' or 5'6" lakes i go to a 6' to 7' action of rod depends on what i am fishing for but i use mostly shakespear love the ugly stik line of rods