Would this be a decent combo for the Chesapeake? New to fishing... Thanks!
301837
Can't help you. All our Salmon trolling is on :Lake Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Fresh water Chinook salmon fishing. however the equipment is first rate.Don Fabian
301838
Yes it would. Great combo. Used it a lot for sport fishing.And the price is right. Good luck!
1603945
haven't used it yet but my brother has several and recommended this rod and reel, he has had good luck with them
755546
I would say it is a medium action but I am not an expert. I do not it does just fine catching fish. Have fun!
1772001
I have this rod and have caught everything from large panfish (bream, crappie) to small bass. I have also caught both fresh and saltwater trout. It all depends on what size leader and tippet you use and how much you are willing to finesse a big fish.
285440
Not usually unless it is offered as a combo. It is a great rod for catching saltwater bait around oyster bars when you cannot throw a net. Pick up the smallest Daiwa reel you can find and put on 4 to 6lb line and you are set. Also the rod and reel combo is great for backpacking through the west. If you come across a creek catch a few grasshopper and use a small gold hook and you will have trout supper in no time. Mind the bears if you are cleaning, cooking near your camp. Good luck.
1711551
Any fish you would need to use a braided line for would be too much for that reel. Stick with mono.
59899
The reel on this unit is not very good . I would not get it. If you are trying to catch big fish it will not be ver strong
249937
I use mine on lake Erie trolling for walleye and steelhead, have no problem, they work great.
64485
You can but the guides are kinda cheap so i would watch that area. After years of complaining about the cheap guides Shakespeare finally listened and introduced the Gx2 rods. However the ugly cat as far as i know (might wanna check) didnt get the new guides and other improvements. Rinse the rod out with freshwater as soon as you done. This rod doesnt have a lot of backbone so unless you fishing for smaller game i would go with something else.
419296
I have a 19 qt Engal that I use for Striper fishing on the Sacramento River. I can put 10 dozen minnows in it if I need too and fish all day. I sometimes run it over night with left overs and they are still alive for fishing the following day. Excellent live well for the $. I've been running it for 2 seasons without any problems. I did put a larger bubble stone in it for more air volume.
1059978
I agree with the others on this one. good choice for great lakes salmon and lakers but i'm not sure you will have the ability to feel much with crappie. i think its over kill for your application.
1722805
I have been using braided line and it works well. However, I have been just back into fishing for a little over a year so it might help to talk to someone else. I like the reel, though, and would recommend it whole-heartedly!
111388
I don't know but I would doubt it. It's more a beginner's set-up. I am not in tune with the finer nuances of fly fishing which would require swapping out spools. That would come w/ more experience and premium equipment IMHO.
805645
Its a full rod and and reel combo. Just add lure and water you're good to go. It's one solid one piece. Have fun in the water!
927868
I think the 30 will handle most of those needs. The drag system is excellent. I can run 10 and 12 pound line on it fine. If your averaging monster fish consistantly you may think about the 40. But ive had no problem yet, and I only fish rivers.
948864
The rod is MH w/fast action... I use it a lot and its a good combo... I actually have the Sargus on a 7ft BPS Carbon Black rod that is a far better setup... This Battle Reel is lose/makes noise... The bail doesn't always close completely... It shouldn't be that way.... I've considered the option of returning to exchange, but I use it still ea. week! I don't think the battle combo I received is a true match. The reel spool is so wide for this rod, that the line PwrPro 20lb braid... Slaps the first eye to much and has created some interesting knots where the line wraps the rod on occasion and is so tight I have to cut and retie. If I were to buy the battle in a combo next time, ill do it live and in my hands... It was just a great deal and can't complain.... I've caught 20lb red, 8 lb bass... And big trout... It's still a solid reel/rod combo... But I'd get individual items and match to a good rod. My .02 cents
976797
The rod, perhaps, although anything more than a couple of pounds would be a challenge. The reel is not a saltwater reel and will likely not hold up well if used routinely for saltwater fishing. Occasional use, if followed with a thorough rinse in fresh water and proper lubrication would probably be OK. If you want something for routine saltwater usage, I would not recommend this. If you want something packable and portable, for pond and creek fishing for panfish, trout and bass up to a few pounds, this is a good choice.