Would this be a decent combo for the Chesapeak? New to fishing... Thanks!
1751912
Couldn't tell you. In 3 separate atempts Amazon sent me the completely wrong combo. Sorry.
85402
I used this rod last year. Excellent rod and reel combo all around. Worked great for striped bass, bluefish, even set up the reel on a heavier rod for jigging inshore cod.
543662
I'm no fly fishing expert so I'll let someone else answer that with more detail. I encountered the same dilemma with my 5wt and I went with the 5/6 so I could have more capacity for line. Panfish and small bass probably won't pull a ton of line out and the reel might be more along the lines of a "line holder" but if you think there is a chance of hooking into some bigger fish with it I'd look at the 5/6.
74504
Yes, and today 4-13-14 I caught about a 4 lb. catfish, so much fun with such a small pole, I also put micro reels with 12 lb. test the very fine line. I bought 2 of them, the spinning rod is my favorite. Throw it in a backpack and go for it.
954089
I would NOT recommend this set up for that size fish! I had my hands full with fish under 5 pounds!See my review on this combo for information on the reel. The rod is great, but I would buy a stiffer one for 40 to 100 pounders. PS--where do you fish? I wanna go there! -Edog1955
698154
I would get the SLV 56. It's still small enough for trout, but you could also use it for a shooting line system if you really get into fly fishing.
156861
If you are targeting heavier fish its a great rod. I fish mine with a senator 4/0 and it does great. It does not have much play in the tip, so for fish on the lower end it is a little stiff.
752113
It was a Christmas present for my husband. He has not been out fishing this season yet. Sorry I could not be of help.
1722803
I use the 600LC with braid trolling for bass with no problems so far. Set your drag right since there is very little stretch. I have a ten foot mono shock leader. On the 800 LC I use stainless wire and have caught plenty of bass and blues with no problems Good luck
7332
Yes, but it could also be used for stillfishing/live bait as well. if you prefer live bait fishing the Shimano Baitrunner series might be a good choice, or one of the Okuma baitfeeder reels (Avenger, Coronado or Epixor).
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.
1332986
Yes, it should work fine for that. I use mine for trout fishing. Have had it for about 6 mo. Seems to be very durable. The only complaint I have is sometimes one of the joints will stick a be a little hard to push in.
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
1421285
after the mods i made to my bow i would think it could easily slay a fish at close range 15 ft or less with the right arrows the arrows included wont suffice buy some real fishing arrows but i would not suggest any modifications to the bow i took a chance and got lucky so far hope you have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1707380
I tried fishing from it. I forgot to drop anchor or tie off. I hooked what turned out to be a 5 1/2 bucket mouth bass. He took me for a long ride across the lake. He towed me until he gave out. It was a strange way to catch a fish. I didn't reel him in I reeled me over to him LOL Now I tie off to a bush.
1095069
Yes, it is intended to be a salt water combo--but I would purchase rod and reel separately. See my review. -Edog1955
1599900
I wouldn't recommend anything bigger than 1/0. I haven't fished trout in a while though. these hooks do run a bit small though.