Best Fishing Rods
What’s the best fishing rod for a novice?
We live in North America. My son and I like to go fishing – we’re not fanatics, but we like to go for a couple of hours a week. We don’t do fly fishing – we do river fishing, and fishing off the edge of the lake. I realise rods can be quite specialised, but to start with we need something fairly basic and reliable that is right for the kind of fishing we want to do. What would you recommend?
Thumbs up to Dan & Bassplayer. Great answers guys.
The Zebco 33 Spincaster reel is a good entry-level reel for a novice fisherman, (period).
However, I would suggest you NOT get the Zebco combo, (unless it comes with a Rhino rod).
The Zebco 33 combo has a poor rod , (in my opinion). It has a very low action rod that does not help a young angler “strike” a fish hard enough to set a hook. You can spend a few dollars more and get a rod designed with a better “action” that can take the abuse of a novice angler.
The ultimate combo would be an Ugly Stik Lite 6′ bait-casting rod ($39) and a Zebco original 33 spincast reel, ($19).
Or if you want “the best” a Daiwa Goldcast 3 GC80 Spincast reel ($52.99) with an Ugly Stik Lite ($39).
If your Son decides he LOVES fishing, upgrade him to a Spinning reel within a year. Spinning reels allow for better drag systems, longer casts, better gear ratio’s and are generally more durable.
Hope this helps? Good luck fishing.
Go to http://www.cabelas.com and read reviews for all suggested reels & rods.
Basic Fishing Gear : Mounting Conventional Fishing Reels on Rods
