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nightfighter · 07-06-2016, 07:10 AM

Let's start with a little more info from you. Where are you? What area do you initially see yourself fishing? How mobile are you for crawling on wet slippery rocks? What local B&T stores are you going to frequent? They will be an excellent source if you are going to spend money there.

You mentioned korkers.... As a new angler, please don't go alone in questionable areas, especially at night.

We don't want to be recommending a two seater sports car when you might really need a pick up truck. Fishing is very regionally dependent on what works best WHERE you fish. I don't know all the brands but would start a search for a 9 foot medium lite rod that is rated for at least 2 ounces. 3/4 to 3 rating would be a good starter platform. Wade in slowly, smartly. Learn what you need as you figure out the shortcomings of your gear for the fishing you will be doing and what your "home" waters will be. Then the sickness sets in as you start accumulating multiple rods, reels, lures that you "need." Welcome to the party!

07-06-2016, 07:10 AM	#5
nightfighter Seldom Seen iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 10,543	Let's start with a little more info from you. Where are you? What area do you initially see yourself fishing? How mobile are you for crawling on wet slippery rocks? What local B&T stores are you going to frequent? They will be an excellent source if you are going to spend money there. You mentioned korkers.... As a new angler, please don't go alone in questionable areas, especially at night. We don't want to be recommending a two seater sports car when you might really need a pick up truck. Fishing is very regionally dependent on what works best WHERE you fish. I don't know all the brands but would start a search for a 9 foot medium lite rod that is rated for at least 2 ounces. 3/4 to 3 rating would be a good starter platform. Wade in slowly, smartly. Learn what you need as you figure out the shortcomings of your gear for the fishing you will be doing and what your "home" waters will be. Then the sickness sets in as you start accumulating multiple rods, reels, lures that you "need." Welcome to the party!
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