pike slayer Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 yesterday i took my fiancee to teach her how to cast out on our lake only to go out to the middle of the lake and do some casting. she got pretty good at it casting where she wanted the lure to go and getting distance and she was having a ball. today we went out in the boat on our lake to cast around for some specks. i gave her an old cheap canadian tire back up rod i had and i did the mistake of letting her use my more expensive rod and shes like what the hell!? instantly could tell the difference and got mad that i gave her junk compared to mine haha! We went past the rocky island on the lake casting by it. she says she got a snag in the rocks and i get a fish on! i hand her my rod to reel up her first fish ever! about a 1lb oos smallie that i put back quickly. and then i go to deal with her snagged rod and i start to reel the line tight and i feel a fish on!! and im like you dont have a snag! you have a fish!! and i hand her rod back and she reels it up with the fish jumping out of the water and everything. she caught a good solid 2-2.5lb smallie that i also put back quickly! she was soooo excited to catch her fish first and now shes hooked! she wants to get a pink rod but not some cheapo rod like fisher girl rods! so far i've come up with this rod for her first set up http://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Calynn-Grpahite-Spinning-Combos/dp/B001V7KRY0 anybody have any suggestions for a decent but not to expensive rod for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 st croix has a nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Pflueger makes a really nice good quality Pink Reel also. Not sure of the model, but it definately not a Hanna Montana reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassaholic Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Saw some pink Shimano reels at fishing world a couple weeks ago cant remember the name but they seem to be based on the Sahara or Sedona models. They would match up perfectly with the St. Croix Avid Pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Get her a decent outfit, just not pink. This is a phase she is going through and you're going to have to use it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GYPSY400 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Pflueger makes a really nice good quality Pink Reel also. Not sure of the model, but it definately not a Hanna Montana reel. I bought this combo at Canadian tire for $69.99.. Seems like a really nice set.. Also bought the pink Plano soft tackle bag.. She wanted pink so I won't borrow "her" gear!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I know some girls really like the styling of the steez rods particular the air beam reel seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinmortician Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 It doesn't matter what rid you get her, you'll be using it the most pulling it out of trees, rocks, baiting it.or she won't use it at all due to horseflies. Go through it every time. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Get her a decent outfit, just not pink. This is a phase she is going through and you're going to have to use it in the end. What he said. Instead, get what you would like to use, and then buy her some fisher girl apparel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 It doesn't matter what rid you get her, you'll be using it the most pulling it out of trees, rocks, baiting it.or she won't use it at all due to horseflies. Go through it every time. Good luck! Yeah, know what you mean...NOT!!!!!!!!!! Shall I go on!!!??? To the OP--- Hope she loves it half as much as my "fishergirl" does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 ya deff not spending $200 on the st.croix just yet. maybe in a couple years when she gets out more. ya get her some sexy pink gear to wear and get a normal rod and reel. something i want and give her my old rod and reel muahaha!! probably wont fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FisherJuli Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 You know, if it makes it more fun and doesn't cost a crazy price, she'll have fun with it. My vice: I have standard gear but love my 'pretty' lures. Frankie65 used to laugh at me on my choice, but they do catch fish! It's all bout having fun together, and however you make that happen, roll with it! I was terrified of muskies a few years back... this year, I handled my own. Just have fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millhouse2020 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 You are fortunate to have your better half as a fishing partner. I would invest in some good gear that she likes. Its all about making the experience for her more enjoyable, the more she enjoys it, the more she will want to go, the more you get to go... Everybody wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 The Okuma Calynn is a popular combo. If your interested in one let me know, I can help save you some $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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