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How long should a saltwater/freshwater fishing rod be?
[2010-04-15 16:13:03]
Penfishingrods.com

I want to get a fishing rod for my 13 year old that he can use in saltwater and freshwater. I am pretty sure on what rod and reel but if you have any suggestions then be my guest. My son is 5 ft tall and my budget is $220. Also I would like if it would


7 feet long if you are going to try to use it for both fresh and salt. ONE PIECE.
medium to medium heavy action rated somewhere in the vicinity of 8 or 10 to 20 pound line. medium to fast tip.
spend the most your budget can handle on a good

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Best type of saltwater fishing rod and reel combo to buy?
[2009-06-22 01:45:29]
hampn9063

I'm looking to spend around $100 on a combo, and i would like to know which would be a good choice for me. I fish of piers and occasionally go sail fishing.


if you are pier fishing and sailfishing i would look at a large spinning reel like a diawa black gold bg60
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores /servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_59982_15 1003002_151000000_151003000_151-3-2?ordP rod=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetai

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Can I use a freshwater fishing rod for saltwater?
[2009-04-07 18:28:18]

I bought a Shakespeare Uglystik SPL 1102, and i figured out that it was a freshwater rod (im a saltwater fisher). im still a begginer (i only fish from the pier) but im still worried that there will be some negative consequences for using a freshwater


When I go to the pier I see old oriental people using Sponge Bob rods!

(LOL)

The point?

As long as you wash it off thoroughly after any fishing trips any Ugly Stik will last a long time.

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