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Location: Charlotte, MI | I'm new to walleye fishing and I'm looking for some input on what kind of rod I should be looking for. The economy being what it is, I'm not in a position to buy a bunch of different rods to cover the different presentations, I need an "all purpose" type rod. Spinning or casting doesn't really matter. I'm assuming I'll be mostly jigging or cranking. Also, I need some info on line. Braid, mono or fluoro? Braid to fluoro leader? What lb test? |
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| What part of the walleye country do live?
Look at the new line up of St Croixs Eyecons, maybe a 6'8" Spinning would be a good starter rod. |
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Location: Berlin | I love 7' Fenwicks in a medium light action, I love Shimano reels and I love Fireline crystal in 6lb test. I will take that combo all day long for a multitude of presentations. |
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Location: Charlotte, MI | Thanks for the help. |
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Location: Charlotte, MI | What about the Gander Mtn graphite spinning rods? I read that you want graphite for jigging so would this rod work? $60 for the Gander rod is hard to pass on. |
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| hey marble, welcome aboard. as far as rods go, since your starting out, I'd say start with some basic set ups, 6ft, 6-6 spinning rods. I'd go with a med light action. you can spend as much or as little as you can. Honestly, a great bang for the buck is the berkley AMP rods. A friend has them and likes them. Can't beat the price. Bass Pro Walleye rods can be a good start too.
line: I'd get a spool of quality 6# test, Mono. Pline (Flouraclear) 6# test has been very good to me. Braid/ Flouracarbon is great but not user friendly. great to add later on but not starting out. a few spinning reels and your set. Its fishing show season so great chance to pick up stuff and pick some brains for info.
good luck! |
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Location: Charlotte, MI | Thanks iceman, that definitely clears some things up for me. Good lookin out on the fishing shows |
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| Alot of different techniques out there for walleyes. trolling, jigging dragging etc. you could fill a garage with rods needed for everything. I've got 3 6ft spinning rods that get alot of the jigging, casting stuff done. Matched with good reels they'll land about anything. I'm sure some guys laughed at me about those AMP rods... For the price, good deal. Berkley has some rebates too... save even more. Can always pass them down to the kids.
I was at my custom rod guy yesterday picking some stuff up... asked him about setting up some trolling rods for me... He was a bit clueless. will ask questions here in the future... |
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| Eyecon 6'8" m/xtf Pflueger 7430 Fireline 6# some blades,lead heads plastics, aw heck just call Dean at Everts! [email protected] |
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Location: Northern Illinois | All depends on what you're doing. I would say the best all around would be a 6'6" med action rod. Find one you are comfortable with, put it in your hand and tap the tip very lightly on the floor to see what kind of sensitivity it has. Then find a reel that will balance it well, again find something you like. I tend to like the smaller spinning reels myself, the lighter the better. Another thing to keep in mind is to get an extra spool with whatever reel you decide on.
I would spool one spool with 6lb Fireline crystal and the other with a 6lb flourocarbon...take your pick on them. When vertical jigging rivers, casting cranks or pitching rocks I would use the Fireline. When pitching lighter jigs in clearer water or slip bobbering I would use the flouro.
I personally use St. Croix rods and Shimano reels, hands down best on the market (to me anyway).
The more you spend the more sensitive and lighter your rig will be, I would suggest since you are only going to buy one combo to spend as much as you can.
Good Luck and good fishin!
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Location: Charlotte, MI | I checked out those AMP rods today and I think that'll be the way I go. They seem really sensitive and the price is right. |
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| Finfan makes some good points. fireline 6# is pretty popular along with Flouracarbon. Both can be tough to deal with at times. I may pick up some crystal he suggested. Alot depends on wate and technique you plan on doing. St Croix makes some great rods for walleye. I'd post some more suggestions but you will be approaching info overload soon. Fun time when you plan on buying new tackle! get to an outdoor show, buy some of those $8.00 beers and enjoy! Find some open water and get fishin'! |
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