Hello - HunGJaI

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(06-13-2016 02:42 PM)HunGJaI Wrote:  Thanks oldtimer,

Well made my first trip out this year... was using my buddies setup went to Canal (didn't catch anything ) but my buddy got a nice 22" Pike

Now I'm debiting over the HMX or HMG rod

If you have just started fishing, the difference between HMX and HMG will not be very apparent. In fact, I'll go on a limb and say for the novice angler, they won't be able to appreciate the difference between the different rod options.

My recommendation is to simply get a good combo, like the one OT has recommended, fish and gain some experience. Upgrade the gear when it has become inadequate for what you want/need to do. At this stage, you probably don't know what you want/need from your gear.

Should you have the split grip of the HMX? Or is the full grip of the HMG better for you intention? Should you have a longer butt section or a shorter one? Should you get a moderate action rod or a fast action? 6'6" or 7'6"?

You can begin to answer these questions once you spend more time on the water and figure out your preferred fishing style and needs.

Simply buying the best gear doesn't help you catch fish if you don't have experience on the water to use the gear to its full potential.

Conversely, the best angler in the world can outfish most anglers using the $20 Walmart special...