Novice fisherman here. Fished as a kid then took a 15 year hiatus. Got back into during the covid crap with my 5 yr old son. Been using an old open reel that’s got some issues. Want to invest in something nice but not interested in spend a ton of money. We fish in a couple backwater areas in NE Iowa. Nothing crazy. TIA
New Fishing Pole Advice
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Thanks. Define way up in price? I really don’t have a good gauge on what I might even been looking at for a price on this.
I swear Ugly Sticks used to be like $40 and those reels were around $20 but maybe I'm wrong.
Any idea on what sorts of species you'd come across? Iirc Shakespeare used to be pretty good.
Just came upon this that's maybe pretty good and not breaking the bank.
https://www.scheels.com/p/ugly-stik...MI2-zSufST6gIVSr3ACh3STglBEAQYAiABEgKNEfD_BwE
I haven't used spinning gear consistently in years...if you'd like to go down the rabbit hole of fly fishing PM me.
Well I would be interested in fly fishing since were going out to Colorado in a week but I don’t know that I’m gonna drop any money on that being clueless about that. It’s fun and someday I’d like to get into it though.I swear Ugly Sticks used to be like $40 and those reels were around $20 but maybe I'm wrong.
Any idea on what sorts of species you'd come across? Iirc Shakespeare used to be pretty good.
Just came upon this that's maybe pretty good and not breaking the bank.
https://www.scheels.com/p/ugly-stik...MI2-zSufST6gIVSr3ACh3STglBEAQYAiABEgKNEfD_BwE
I haven't used spinning gear consistently in years...if you'd like to go down the rabbit hole of fly fishing PM me.
Pflueger President's are great spinning reels for the money. I'd suggest model PRESSP30X for general all around use. Everyone has a different feel for rods, so you're better off going and handling a few at the store. Probably a 6.5' or 7' medium action will suit most needs in Iowa.
Agree with the pflueger presidential line. I’ve had one for the past 8 years and it’s been flawless.
Dad inherited one of these at an auction when he bought a pile of rack things for one item. I will give it to you if I can find it at the farm. They look high end.
Fleet Farm is also pretty good place to get fishing stuff. I got a real nice combo, open face Berkley Lightning rod, for $35 or $40 at Christmas time.
Ok I’ll bite. What the hell is that?View attachment 72928
Dad inherited one of these at an auction when he bought a pile of rack things for one item. I will give it to you if I can find it at the farm. They look high end.
Thanks. I should of clarified. Looking for a pole for myself. He’s got a little Spider-Man one he can operate pretty well. Caught a few nice large mouth with it.
Side note, actually it’s his second Spider-Man pole. The first one he casted right off a dock and it sank immediately. It was so traumatic for the little guy I was worried I wouldn’t get him back out to the water again.
Ok. I've looked at some prices. Seems reasonable (along with CF recommendations which of course is priceless) for a good reel.
So I don't sound like a complete moron even more than I will going into a local place to take a look at them first hand, how do you pronounce "Pfluger"? Is the P silent?
