Saltwater Surf Rods
freshwater fishing ?
i am a experienced saltwater angler but want to start freshwater fishing.
will surf fishing rods, reels, and lures work for freshwater fishing? if not what kind of equipment will i need to buy?
i will target perch,walleye,trout,bass,panfish,catfish,
It’s a whole other world in my opinion. Most sea fishing outfits use big stiff rods, thick line, and typically different fishing lures than what would be used in freshwater fishing. Most freshwater setups are going to be targeting smaller fish than in the ocean, so you would use a lighter pole with smaller diameter fishing line for a finesse approach, although a lot of that depends on what type of fish you’re targeting.
You’ll want about a medium heavy to heavy power rod if you’re going after northern pike, big striped bass, salmon, or any big freshwater fish. For the most sought after freshwater fish like largemouth/smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, catfish, etc., you can get away with about a medium power rod with 6-8 lb line. As you become more specialized in a certain species, you’ll be able to focus your equipment and modify what you have for that species.
Here’s a few places to purchase equipment that will get you started. Top brands for fishing poles are: St. Croix, G-Loomis, Fenwick, Lamiglas, All Star, Shimano, and more.
Saltwater Fishing 101 for Beginners
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H2o Pro 3 Piece 100% Graphite Travel Fishing Rod 6′ 6” Spinning Rod $65.00 This 6/6′ Spinning rod is great for bass fishing lite saltwater, unbreakable graphite rod is good for traveling brakes down into a 2ft case, easy to store in the car…. |
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Calypso’s Mako 8′ Spinning Rod – 2 Pc. – MH Action $21.95 Calypso’s “Mako” 8′ Spinning Rod – 2 Pc. – MH Action… |
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(Cybertela) Reel Girls Like Big Rods Junior Girl’s T-shirt Fishing Joke Tee These junior t-shirts are perfect for your everyday casual wear. These junior t-shirts are slimmer and more fitted than the women’s t-shirts that we offer. This trendy design is original and makes a perfect addition to the wardrobe. The design on the shirt is as pictured in the listing above. These junior t-shirts are made with 100% Pre Shrunk Cotton and they’re 100 percent fully machined washable… |
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Okuma Fishing TU-150 Tundra 15-Foot 3-Piece Surf/Pier Spinning Rod (Large, White/Blue) $33.53 Okuma Tundra fishing rods are quickly gaining a reputation as the surf spinning rods that can take a beating day-after-day thanks to glass fiber rod blank construction. With lengths from 7- to a full 15-feet in length, Tundra rods are perfect for fishing from the pier, beach and rocks. Tundra rods feature reinforced double footed aluminum oxide guides, ceramic guide inserts, stainless steel hooded… |
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Zebco Sea Dog 808/C702MH SALTWATER Fishing Rod and Reel Combo $43.57 Specially designed for blue-water battles, the Zebco Sea Dog pairs an 808 Spincast reel with a 7-foot, medium-heavy, two-piece rod, giving you the tools you need to fish in rough water. The reel is pre-spooled with 20-pound line, and includes a ball-bearing drive and a dial-adjustable drag. Built with popular pier and dock actions, the Sea Dog is also saltwater tough, so you can use it pretty much… |
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Okuma Fishing TU-100 Tundra 10-Foot 2-Piece Surf/Pier Spinning Rod (Large, White/Blue) $21.99 For Catfish, Lake Trout Walleye, choose this Okuma Tundra Rod! Okuma Tundra Rods help you land those big game fish every time! It’s high in quality, but you won’t pay a lot when you order one here at the Guide! Every Rapala Reel Seat is custom-designed to be lightw durable and ergonomically correct to fit the hands of all anglers and to give them the maximum feel and sensitivity. Chromed guides; … |
