Which Poll Should I Get?

jooleyen · 10-20-06, 06:05 PM

I only have 1 spinning setup and it's a light action Ugly Stick thats 5'4" with a Pflueger President Mini spinning reel. I don't really like using it for bass fishing because it is too light and has too whippy of a rod tip, I cant set the hook well.
My dad offered a trade of fishing polls, and he has one Berkley rod called a Berkley Select or something like that. He also has a 6'6" Ugly Stick.

Both of the rods have the same reel, which is a Shimano Sienna 2000. http://www.fishusa.com/tackleshop/ca...6EE99B519&fx=1

One of the reels is bad and needs to be fixed or replaced with another reel. If he buys a new reel he would give it to me. The reel would probably be around $30. Which rod should I take, and what do you think is a good reel for the $30 price range?

Thanks.

Julien.

Marty · 10-20-06, 07:36 PM

You don't say much about either rod, but I think a 6'6" medium rod with fast tip is a good general-purpose rod for bass fishing, coupled with 10# line.

I don't know about reel brands, but if I were limited to $30, I might think about a store brand (Dick's, Gander, Cabela's, BPS, etc.), hoping that you might get more reel for your money with a store brand and having a handy place nearby if you have any problems. Just my two cents.

skeeter944 · 10-21-06, 12:32 PM

try getting a shakespeare catera spinning reel with a bekrely lightning rod,it will last you a long time.

jooleyen · 10-21-06, 01:09 PM

what is the difference between front drag spinning reel and a rear drag?

What action berkley rod should I get? Med? 6'6"

PowerBass · 10-21-06, 02:09 PM

Jooleyen,

6ft 6in MH is the best all worund multi purpose bass rod. I used a 6ft MH as my first bass rod wiht a Mitchell Avocet, and still have the rod, just upgraded the reel. Berkley Lightnin rods are great rods for the cost.

bassintom · 10-22-06, 08:16 PM

on the front drag the drag is on the front..not sure where the drag is on the rear drag..they hide it sometimes.
(hic)

bassintxlady · 10-22-06, 09:08 PM

using a shimano sahara as i do i can't say enough good things about it....i am not a big fan of rear drag due to the fact that you have to change your focus when you huntin for the dial....i love a front drag then you can keep you eye on the fish while adjusting it....just my humble opinion though.....i also use a custom made rod for this so i can't really give you an opinion on those....other than medium action, 6
'6 is excellent....

jooleyen · 10-22-06, 09:18 PM

Thanks a lot. I know which one I'll take now.

flbassman · 10-23-06, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassintom

on the front drag the drag is on the front..not sure where the drag is on the rear drag..they hide it sometimes.
(hic)

I've been told it's near the side.....

lizardsrule · 10-24-06, 06:59 PM

The rear drag control is in a place where it can be adjusted while fighting the fish. If you try to adjust the front drag while fighting the fish, you fingers/hand will get in the way of the line.

Lizards

10-20-06, 06:05 PM	#1
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Which Poll Should I Get? I only have 1 spinning setup and it's a light action Ugly Stick thats 5'4" with a Pflueger President Mini spinning reel. I don't really like using it for bass fishing because it is too light and has too whippy of a rod tip, I cant set the hook well. My dad offered a trade of fishing polls, and he has one Berkley rod called a Berkley Select or something like that. He also has a 6'6" Ugly Stick. Both of the rods have the same reel, which is a Shimano Sienna 2000. http://www.fishusa.com/tackleshop/ca...6EE99B519&fx=1 One of the reels is bad and needs to be fixed or replaced with another reel. If he buys a new reel he would give it to me. The reel would probably be around $30. Which rod should I take, and what do you think is a good reel for the $30 price range? Thanks. Julien.

10-20-06, 07:36 PM	#2
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	You don't say much about either rod, but I think a 6'6" medium rod with fast tip is a good general-purpose rod for bass fishing, coupled with 10# line. I don't know about reel brands, but if I were limited to $30, I might think about a store brand (Dick's, Gander, Cabela's, BPS, etc.), hoping that you might get more reel for your money with a store brand and having a handy place nearby if you have any problems. Just my two cents. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

10-21-06, 02:09 PM	#5
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	Jooleyen, 6ft 6in MH is the best all worund multi purpose bass rod. I used a 6ft MH as my first bass rod wiht a Mitchell Avocet, and still have the rod, just upgraded the reel. Berkley Lightnin rods are great rods for the cost. __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

10-22-06, 08:16 PM	#6
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	on the front drag the drag is on the front..not sure where the drag is on the rear drag..they hide it sometimes. (hic) __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

10-22-06, 09:08 PM	#7
bassintxlady BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cypress,Texas Posts: 780	using a shimano sahara as i do i can't say enough good things about it....i am not a big fan of rear drag due to the fact that you have to change your focus when you huntin for the dial....i love a front drag then you can keep you eye on the fish while adjusting it....just my humble opinion though.....i also use a custom made rod for this so i can't really give you an opinion on those....other than medium action, 6 '6 is excellent.... __________________ :) OH YEAH!!!!! SHUT UP AND FISH!!!!!

10-21-06, 12:32 PM	#3
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	try getting a shakespeare catera spinning reel with a bekrely lightning rod,it will last you a long time.

10-21-06, 01:09 PM	#4
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	what is the difference between front drag spinning reel and a rear drag? What action berkley rod should I get? Med? 6'6"

10-22-06, 09:18 PM	#8
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Thanks a lot. I know which one I'll take now.

10-24-06, 06:59 PM	#10
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	The rear drag control is in a place where it can be adjusted while fighting the fish. If you try to adjust the front drag while fighting the fish, you fingers/hand will get in the way of the line. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

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