The one time I was there, I didn't even have time to glance at the saltwater stuff - I needed a new freshwater rig to catch trout. (Still haven't caught one, but did land a two foot pickerel.
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The Bass-Pro brand rods are really, really sketchy. I mean, a brass reel-seat machined by trained monkeys on a friday, matched with plain steel guides mounted with bailing wire that almost line up... on a $30 rod? Honestly. Go to WallyWorld, spend half the cash and get twice the rod.
Their Browning house-brand rods are another story, easily as nice as stuff costing twice as much from St. Croix and such. Got a 7' Citori ultra-light, and already landed a monster fish with it (well, monster for a freshwater pond in April.) The Browning reels seemed a little suspect, so I went with the Pflueger Presidential (why is it so hard to find a decent ultralight reel?). Interesting to note - the one you get at Bass Pro Shop does not come with the spare spool!
I just got my tax check, so I was headed up there tomorrow or Friday to get my n00b striper rig... tho now I'm not so sure. Might just save the trip, and harass the guys over at Quaker Ln instead.
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