raptorfan Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Bought my first baitcasting outfit today at the sportsman show. Wasn't a much better deal than I would have got somewhere else, but it was a little bit. I bought a Quantum PT Energy rod and a Quantum PT Catalyst reel with burner gears for around $240. The good part about it, besides finally having my first set up, was that by buying a Quantum PT combo, I took my receipt to the Quantum booth and they gave me a free PT hat and 6 free sexy shads! I figure that was worth an extra $35 in itself. All in all, it was a good day at the show. The worst part was the walk between buildings, which the kids were not too happy about. I also hooked my wife up with her first rod and reel, and my boy also bought a new rod and reel. He is stepping up just like I did at his age, he bought himself a nice M/L 6' Ugly Stick and a Quantum snapshot 10 series reel. Should be perfect for him for our crappie and bass outings. Ended up spending way too much on the day, almost $700 by the time I bought all the gear, paid to get in and took the family to Tuckers Marketplace for dinner on the way home, but it was all worth it to see the smiles on my kids faces when the day was done. Can't wait to get out tomorrow morning and try our luck! Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 good on you Shawn. It will all be worth it in the end. cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 nice, nice...got to get some fish this summer with it...I got 2 setups that haven't felt fish yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 great set up!! u wont be disappointed with that combo bud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aws Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Bought my first baitcasting outfit today at the sportsman show. Wasn't a much better deal than I would have got somewhere else, but it was a little bit. I bought a Quantum PT Energy rod and a Quantum PT Catalyst reel with burner gears for around $240. The good part about it, besides finally having my first set up, was that by buying a Quantum PT combo, I took my receipt to the Quantum booth and they gave me a free PT hat and 6 free sexy shads! I figure that was worth an extra $35 in itself. All in all, it was a good day at the show. The worst part was the walk between buildings, which the kids were not too happy about. I also hooked my wife up with her first rod and reel, and my boy also bought a new rod and reel. He is stepping up just like I did at his age, he bought himself a nice M/L 6' Ugly Stick and a Quantum snapshot 10 series reel. Should be perfect for him for our crappie and bass outings. Ended up spending way too much on the day, almost $700 by the time I bought all the gear, paid to get in and took the family to Tuckers Marketplace for dinner on the way home, but it was all worth it to see the smiles on my kids faces when the day was done. Can't wait to get out tomorrow morning and try our luck! Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aws Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Now you need a few hours alone on a deserted lake to learn how to remove bird nests. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Sounds like you had a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Now to spool it up with cheap mono and practice, practice, practice. Once you get the hang of it, then go fishing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 i would spool it with braid. 30-50lb. it will sit better on the reel and the nests are easier to pick out. especially with cheap mono, the memory on it will cause it to loosen on the spool making more backlashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorfan Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Now you need a few hours alone on a deserted lake to learn how to remove bird nests. Good luck!! I got a nice big backyard for that, spent a few hours out there this weekend practicing up for bass and eyes. I did spool it up with some cheap 15 lb mono for practice, and boy am I sure glad I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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