New guy here with a set up question...

[maddevildog]

This is my first post here and looking forward to getting a lot of info from everyone.

I have my first real fishing trip planned for next year, were going to Ceaser's Lodge and will be fishing Lake Impossible. My question is this, I have always fished small lakes here in NJ and streams and I have no idea of what type of rod and reel setup I should be get. What lb and type of line?

 

Any info or help you guys can give would be great.

 

Thanks a lot

[kickingfrog]

Welcome. Fairly simple question, but I'm not sure if there is a simple answer, The operator should be able to help you as well.

 

What type of fish are you going after?

 

Assuming it is a walleye/pike area I would want at least 2 outfits (I think I brought 5 combos on my fly-in).

 

1. A medium or medium/light spinning rod/reel with 15 or 20lb test braided line.

 

2. A medium or medium/heavy bait-casting rod/reel with 30 or maybe 50lb test braid.

 

One piece rods are nice, if not necessarily needed, and can be accommodated by most outfitters but definitely check first.

[maddevildog]

What length(s)?

[kickingfrog]

Most of rods are 6' 6" or 7'. My preference would be 6'6" for the spinning and 7 for the bait-casting. Although if you go with the 2 piece I'd look to go 7' or even 7'6" just cause you can break them down anyway.

[Handlebarz]

Welcome aboard like KF was asking what are you after? What reels can you use spinning bait caster? Or just closed face it makes a big difference what you should buy then.

[maddevildog]

were going for Pike and Walleye, I can use both spinning and bait casters.