What's up new here, didnt think jsp even had this sub forum
Anyway looking to get back into fishing and was just wondering if anyone here had some suggestions for gear

Need rod/reel and pretty much suggestions for anything else I might need

Small lakes, ponds and outlets and stuff, mainly aiming for bass but sometimes for red ear and crappie too

Would like to keep budget under 100$ since I don't see myself going too far into the deep end of it hopefully, but would like best price to performance that I could get, living in Cali USA

Please and thanks to anyone

Extra hooks
Bobbers
Sinkers
A couple of lures
Needle nose pliers/hook remover
Small first aid kit
Extra line
Pole and reel can be from anywhere/ walmart/sporting goods store
Small knife/clippers to cut line
Tackle box
Minnows for bait ( purchase day of trip )
Sunscreen/hat
Stink bait
"stringer" or setup to hold caught fish, like a cooler

If you are targeting large mouth I will highly recommended a quantum speed freak reel combod with a medium heavy smoke rod, I couldn't count how many bass I've pulled out in a day one that thing.

As far as what to use for lures, I find that a yellow perch crank works really well as well as some top water floaters like frogs or mice

As obvious as you mentioned hunter I actually do need to look for some polarized sunglasses that actually fit my head haha

But will look at that combo and those lure dominate thx

Depending on the laws for your area, you can have a certain number of rods in the water at a time, I always go with 3.

Live bait only, lures are no good 90% of the time.

Low lb test line, like 4-8.

Leaders are only useful for big teethy fish, and often just distract fish from the actual bait.

Early am and late pm are my preferred fishing times.

-e

The laws vary from place to place but in many areas if you have a canoe or a kayak you don't need boat tags or anything as long as you aren't using a motor.

Ps; get a fishing license if you dont have one already, and don't fuck with dnr.

This post was edited by Ep0ch on Jun 26 2018 09:16am

Also it was mentioned already, iand mo it's worth it, polarized sunglasses or if your rich or insurance is dope af you can get rx polarized tinted glasse

This post was edited by Ep0ch on Jun 26 2018 02:01pm

Ya was thinking about that since I literally cannot find any that fit my fat azz head haha

This

Heading to my local-ish tackle warehouse tmrw gonna see wats on sale

Have in mind the shimano caenan and the Daiwa aridx for rod and reel

Just keep the line poundage less than 6, unless your fishing for marlin or sharks, and use live bait. Forget fancy expensive rods, just make sure it's/they are open reel.



Glhf.

This post was edited by Ep0ch on Jun 30 2018 08:39am