new rod selection

[OldTimer]

   

Being winter - you have plenty of time to mull over your options……… so take your time.

As ZippyFx said – Realistically considering where and what you will actually fish for is primary to making a wise decision.

If you truly do only have one outfit at present getting a highly specialized combo may see it gather dust.

Ultra light is fun – but you do loose distance with the corresponding light lures/baits. Catfish and other extra long power outfits have their place but you sure don’t wanna cast with them all day. But - they do have their place in my arsenal.

I would say that I use a medium/light spinning outfit for 90% of my freshwater shore fishing even though I do have just about every conceivable mix of gear available.

You may see value in a second mid-range outfit set up with lighter or heavier line, or perhaps a bit shorter or longer.

If you do fish from a boat – having a second mid-range outfit is a big time saver on the water. I do this regularly with one rod set up for casting top water lures, and one set up for trolling or casting sub surface offerings. Plus it gives me the security of having a day saving back-up with me off shore.

Plus – the bigger sales will be closer to the months away “opening days”.

Cheers,

OldTimer