Looking for a rod and reel

Hey All,

Just started fishing not to long ago and looking for a decent rod and reel for Halibut and Striper.
I do not know anything about them, any ideas or links on a decent set up that is not to expensive?
Thanks for your help.
Steve

Hey Steve,

For me, there's so many options these days that it's hard to give too much advice without a little more info. Do ya like spinning or baitcasters? If money is an issue how many different situations do ya fish/want to fish? Plugging for striper comes in a variety of packages. Where do ya expect to be fishing the most? I suppose the best advice I can give is: Hookup with one of us. I'd be more than willing to let ya throw my stuff to get a feel for spinning versus baitcasters and for different sizes, not that I have much. I'm sure others will/would do same.
Cabelas or basspro will give ya something to look at, but you're probably going to want to touch the stuff before ya buy it.

Hey All,

Just started fishing not to long ago and looking for a decent rod and reel for Halibut and Striper.
I do not know anything about them, any ideas or links on a decent set up that is not to expensive?
Thanks for your help.
Steve

I got lot of rods to choose from..if you can stop by at my house I'll let you pick..FREE

Hi Yakers:

  I have a "Charter Special" with 20 Lb P-line and a: GFGR700XL
A little on the high end. When your holding on to your Rod
and Reel all Day , weight matters to me!
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http://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=823

http://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2957

Unless one of the good guys in the NCKA can hook you up with a deal just go to Walmart. Best not to spend the big bucks until you really commit to the sport. 
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Unless one of the good guys in the NCKA can hook you up with a deal just go to Walmart. Best not to spend the big bucks until you really commit to the sport. 
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Bro, how cheaper can it get if I said free he can choose from baitcasting to spinning no charge Max he can take 3 rods the reels are not that great but they work...

Unless one of the good guys in the NCKA can hook you up with a deal just go to Walmart. Best not to spend the big bucks until you really commit to the sport. 
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Hit those garage sales hard     pawn shops goodwill   Shorter is better on the Kayak. 

for the money, if you want new the ugly stik tiger rods are hard to beat. Penn reels are good if you are fishing mono. A good medium heavy spinning rod can work great too.

I agree, don't go expensive at first, the gear will just get beat up. Go with cheap & easy to maintain as parameters.

I personally prefer rods of 6.5-7ft, long enough so that I can reach forward and get the line around the bow if necessary. Fish always seem to want to run around the bow...

Last I heard, "free" was as cheap as it gets Plus, bonus, Steve could probably try out a spinning and a baitcaster. God, is he gonna have to sign a contract with the devil for that deal? What an awsome offer.

Thanks Darius, I might have to take you up on that offer. Will talk to you soon

Nice offer Darius.  If you really get into fishing you'll want to buy quality gear.  If you truly love what you do, you'll spend money regardless of the sport or passion. 

One of the things that is cool about this place....good man Darius.

Honestly, he will be doing me a favor,  I feel bad not being able to use all my rods I hope they will find someone to use them...boogiebrdrsteve I pm'ed you my Address and number let me know, I can throw some lead heads and twin tails if you need some..

That is awesome of you darius!

On a side note, you might be interested in this deal i came across:

http://www.tanga.com/products/thats-what-she-said-t-shirt

One of these might work.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=28570&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10119&subdeptNum=10816&classNum=10818