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

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

1d

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?

1d

Do my reels and rods need to match?

Do my reels and rods need to match?

1w

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

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

1w

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?

1w

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?

1w

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?

1w

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?

1w

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

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

2w

What is the best speed reel for football jigs?

What is the best speed reel for football jigs?

2w

What is a good budget fishing rod?

What is a good budget fishing rod?

2w

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?

2w

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?

3w

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?

3w

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

3w

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

1mo

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

1mo

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

1mo

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?

1mo

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

2mo

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

2mo

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

2mo

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

2mo

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

2mo

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

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

2mo

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

2mo

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

2mo

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

2mo

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

3mo

What rod should I get?

What rod should I get?

4mo

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

4mo

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?

4mo

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

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

4mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

4mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

4mo

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?

4mo

What is the best lead core reel?

What is the best lead core reel?

5mo

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?

5mo

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

5mo

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

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

5mo

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

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

5mo

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?

6mo

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

6mo

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

6mo

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?

6mo

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

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

6mo

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?

6mo

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

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

7mo

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?

7mo

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

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

7mo

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

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

7mo

How to use a baitcaster without bird's nesting?

How to use a baitcaster without bird's nesting?

8mo

Best way to spool a baitcasting reel?

Best way to spool a baitcasting reel?

8mo

How to tune-up a reel?

How to tune-up a reel?

8mo

What is the best Shimano reel money can buy?

What is the best Shimano reel money can buy?

8mo

Is the Shimano Stella reel the best spinning reel available?

Is the Shimano Stella reel the best spinning reel available?

8mo

What is the best way to fish with a Calcutta 100?

What is the best way to fish with a Calcutta 100?

8mo

What is the best rod for casting 2 gram lures?

What is the best rod for casting 2 gram lures?

8mo

What lures should I use for a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC?

What lures should I use for a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC?

8mo

Will a size 100 Calcutta DC be damaged over time from casting 2 oz lures?

Will a size 100 Calcutta DC be damaged over time from casting 2 oz lures?

8mo

Is my Calcutta Conquest 100 strong enough to cast out 2.5oz lures?

Is my Calcutta Conquest 100 strong enough to cast out 2.5oz lures?

8mo

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

8mo

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

8mo