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What are the best upgrades for my TOMMAN Freshwater Combo Junior JR fishing set?

What are the best upgrades for my TOMMAN Freshwater Combo Junior JR fishing set?

1d

What’s better for ajing, Shimano Stella or Daiwa Exist?

What’s better for ajing, Shimano Stella or Daiwa Exist?

1w

How do I attach a line with a green ball and a loop to a telescopic pole fishing rod without a reel?

How do I attach a line with a green ball and a loop to a telescopic pole fishing rod without a reel?

1w

How do you get a line onto the top kit of a pole fishing rod?

How do you get a line onto the top kit of a pole fishing rod?

1w

For a pole fishing rod, how do I get the string onto the wiggly bit on the top kit (first section)?

For a pole fishing rod, how do I get the string onto the wiggly bit on the top kit (first section)?

1w

What fish is a Shimano Teramar heavy rod best suited for?

What fish is a Shimano Teramar heavy rod best suited for?

1w

Does a saltwater fishing pole work for freshwater, like lakes and ponds?

Does a saltwater fishing pole work for freshwater, like lakes and ponds?

1w

What are the best fishing rods in 2023?

What are the best fishing rods in 2023?

1w

What size lure should I use with a medium rod?

What size lure should I use with a medium rod?

1w

What is the best BFS reel?

What is the best BFS reel?

1w

Are there affordable fishing reels that can be submerged in salt water?

Are there affordable fishing reels that can be submerged in salt water?

2w

What is the best BFS rod to pair with the 22 ALDEBARAN BFS?

What is the best BFS rod to pair with the 22 ALDEBARAN BFS?

2w

What is the best topwater reel for heavy tackle in Muscat?

What is the best topwater reel for heavy tackle in Muscat?

2w

What is the best topwater reel for heavy tackle?

What is the best topwater reel for heavy tackle?

2w

What lb baitcast rod is suitable for land-based barramundi fishing in Mackay, QLD, Australia?

What lb baitcast rod is suitable for land-based barramundi fishing in Mackay, QLD, Australia?

3w

Can you help me find a musky fishing rod combo?

Can you help me find a musky fishing rod combo?

3w

What spinning combo should I get that is under $65 and is a 7' medium rod?

What spinning combo should I get that is under $65 and is a 7' medium rod?

3w

Is this setup good: Shimano Miravel spinning reel 6:2:1-2500 with Shimano SLX Rod medium heavy fast?

Is this setup good: Shimano Miravel spinning reel 6:2:1-2500 with Shimano SLX Rod medium heavy fast?

3w

What are the best Shimano baitcasting reels?

What are the best Shimano baitcasting reels?

1mo

How does the ARK Gravity compare to the Shimano SLX?

How does the ARK Gravity compare to the Shimano SLX?

1mo

Is the Shimano SLX 70A suitable for BFS fishing?

Is the Shimano SLX 70A suitable for BFS fishing?

1mo

Will the Calcutta 200DC match my ML 3/16 - 1/2 oz 6-14lb rod?

Will the Calcutta 200DC match my ML 3/16 - 1/2 oz 6-14lb rod?

1mo

What Calcutta will match my rod with medium-light power, 3/16 - 1/2 oz lure weight, and 6-14 lb line?

What Calcutta will match my rod with medium-light power, 3/16 - 1/2 oz lure weight, and 6-14 lb line?

1mo

What Shimano baitcast reel will match my medium light rod 3/16 - 1/2 and 6-14lb?

What Shimano baitcast reel will match my medium light rod 3/16 - 1/2 and 6-14lb?

1mo

What is the best freshwater baitcasting reel for river fishing?

What is the best freshwater baitcasting reel for river fishing?

1mo

What is the best weight for casting far on a medium light rod?

What is the best weight for casting far on a medium light rod?

1mo

What is the best weight streamer rod?

What is the best weight streamer rod?

1mo

What is the best type of fishing pole?

What is the best type of fishing pole?

1mo

Which is better, Revo 5x or Tatula 100?

Which is better, Revo 5x or Tatula 100?

1mo

Will a Lew's Classic Speed Cast work with a KastKing 2-piece 7' rod?

Will a Lew's Classic Speed Cast work with a KastKing 2-piece 7' rod?

1mo

What are the best 4 or 5 star rods under $60?

What are the best 4 or 5 star rods under $60?

1mo

What can I fish with a 4-18g rod?

What can I fish with a 4-18g rod?

1mo

What kind of setup should I buy for spinning in Lithuania?

What kind of setup should I buy for spinning in Lithuania?

1mo

What are the reviews for the Shimano FX 1000 FC and Mikado Bixlite Light Spin 198cm 1-7G?

What are the reviews for the Shimano FX 1000 FC and Mikado Bixlite Light Spin 198cm 1-7G?

1mo

What is the best rod and reel combo for shark fishing in Margate/Longport NJ, including the full rig setup?

What is the best rod and reel combo for shark fishing in Margate/Longport NJ, including the full rig setup?

1mo

What can I do if my St. Croix Triumph rod is too long for my fishing needs?

What can I do if my St. Croix Triumph rod is too long for my fishing needs?

2mo

How much weight can the Chinese bait caster hold?

How much weight can the Chinese bait caster hold?

2mo

Which is better, a baitcaster or spinning reel?

Which is better, a baitcaster or spinning reel?

2mo

How do I choose a fishing rod suitable for bass, trout, catfish, and fish weighing 1-15 pounds?

How do I choose a fishing rod suitable for bass, trout, catfish, and fish weighing 1-15 pounds?

2mo

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

2mo

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

2mo

What rod would look good and pair well with a 2500 23 Daiwa KIX?

What rod would look good and pair well with a 2500 23 Daiwa KIX?

2mo

What makes a good crankbait rod?

What makes a good crankbait rod?

2mo

What is the best rod for Texas rigging in shallow grass?

What is the best rod for Texas rigging in shallow grass?

2mo

What do I use as backing for my baitcaster?

What do I use as backing for my baitcaster?

2mo

What is the best rod and reel to start with?

What is the best rod and reel to start with?

2mo

What is the best mid range spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

What is the best mid range spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

3mo

What is the best budget spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

What is the best budget spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

3mo

What is the best flipping reel with a big handle?

What is the best flipping reel with a big handle?

3mo

What is the best spinning surf reel for under $75?

What is the best spinning surf reel for under $75?

3mo

What is the best saltwater rod and reel combo for pier fishing?

What is the best saltwater rod and reel combo for pier fishing?

3mo

What type of rod and reel is best for ocean fishing from shore, pier, or bridge?

What type of rod and reel is best for ocean fishing from shore, pier, or bridge?

3mo

Do my reels and rods need to match?

Do my reels and rods need to match?

3mo

How do I check if my spinning reel is in good condition?

How do I check if my spinning reel is in good condition?

3mo

Is there a jigging rod for spinning reels with big line guides that is shorter than 1.5 meters and costs less than 70 euros?

Is there a jigging rod for spinning reels with big line guides that is shorter than 1.5 meters and costs less than 70 euros?

3mo

Is there a full cork handle fishing rod that's heavy action and not longer than 1.50m for spinning reels?

Is there a full cork handle fishing rod that's heavy action and not longer than 1.50m for spinning reels?

3mo

Is there a good spinning rod for targeting catfish that's around 1.50m like a v-jig rod?

Is there a good spinning rod for targeting catfish that's around 1.50m like a v-jig rod?

3mo

Is there a really short but heavy action rod for a spinning reel?

Is there a really short but heavy action rod for a spinning reel?

3mo

What are the features of the Shakespeare Micro 7' Spinning Rod?

What are the features of the Shakespeare Micro 7' Spinning Rod?

3mo

What is the best speed reel for football jigs?

What is the best speed reel for football jigs?

3mo

What is a good budget fishing rod?

What is a good budget fishing rod?

3mo

Which baitcasting reel should I buy, Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

Which baitcasting reel should I buy, Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

4mo

Which baitcasting reel is better: Lew's Speed Spool, Shimano SLX XT, or Daiwa Tatula CT?

Which baitcasting reel is better: Lew's Speed Spool, Shimano SLX XT, or Daiwa Tatula CT?

4mo

What baitcasting reel is better: Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

What baitcasting reel is better: Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

4mo

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

4mo

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

4mo

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

4mo

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

5mo

Do spinning rods have higher drag than conventional rods, and which is better for big fish?

Do spinning rods have higher drag than conventional rods, and which is better for big fish?

5mo

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

5mo

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

5mo

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

5mo

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

5mo

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

5mo

Is Dobyns, St. Croix, or Shimano baitcasting rods best?

Is Dobyns, St. Croix, or Shimano baitcasting rods best?

5mo

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

5mo

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

5mo

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

6mo

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

6mo

What rod should I get?

What rod should I get?

7mo

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

7mo

What can you tell me about a power fishing reel that uses four batteries and has a 13 lb capacity?

What can you tell me about a power fishing reel that uses four batteries and has a 13 lb capacity?

7mo

What can you tell me about the Powerfish.n electric fishing reel?

What can you tell me about the Powerfish.n electric fishing reel?

7mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

7mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

7mo

Is the Penn Battle 3 Model 5000 reel good for casting and popping?

Is the Penn Battle 3 Model 5000 reel good for casting and popping?

7mo

What is the best lead core reel?

What is the best lead core reel?

8mo

What is the line capacity of the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 LC for 40 lbs mono line?

What is the line capacity of the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 LC for 40 lbs mono line?

8mo

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

8mo

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

8mo

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

8mo

What is a JDM BFS rod that I can buy in Australia that is saltwater ready, lightweight, and has a light cast weight under 300 AUD?

What is a JDM BFS rod that I can buy in Australia that is saltwater ready, lightweight, and has a light cast weight under 300 AUD?

9mo

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

9mo

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

9mo

Which is better, the new Okuma Inspira 24 or Abu Garcia Revo X?

Which is better, the new Okuma Inspira 24 or Abu Garcia Revo X?

10mo

Which spin reel is as smooth as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Exist?

Which spin reel is as smooth as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Exist?

10mo

Is there any low budget spin reel which is as good as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Vanquish?

Is there any low budget spin reel which is as good as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Vanquish?

10mo

Is boat standing rod length relative to user height for maximum leverage?

Is boat standing rod length relative to user height for maximum leverage?

11mo

Is my size 100 Shimano Calcutta Conquest able to consistently cast 1 ounce to one and a half ounce baits?

Is my size 100 Shimano Calcutta Conquest able to consistently cast 1 ounce to one and a half ounce baits?

11mo

What should a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC be used for?

What should a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC be used for?

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