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Andrew1990

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Ok, my 202 broke today while reeling in a bass. I am going to be buying a spinning reel and new pole.

I was just wondering what the difference was between a 5 foot pole and a 7 foot pole besides the length. Does one give me a better advantage?

Also, I am on a tight budget of $50. It seems I can get a Shakespeare reel and pole for $30 and then get some line and hooks with the rest of my budget. Has anyone used low end shakespeare stuff before?
 
IIRC, Longer rods are good for bigger fish and fishing area. Shorter rods work better in water with thicker grass.

Edit: also depends on bait you're using I think...
 
Originally posted by: MoPHo
IIRC, Longer rods are good for bigger fish and fishing area. Shorter rods work better in water with thicker grass.

Edit: also depends on bait you're using I think...
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Ok, if I mainly fish open lakes and creeks, a longer pole would be better suited?

 
Fishing rods come in different variations. Shakespeare is a very low end brand though they do make some stuff that lasts. Its usually not of the highest quality however. I suggest a 7ft medium-fast action rod with a slight stiffer tip. These rods tend to cast better. However it all depends on what you're trying to catch in what conditions.
I myself have over 40 rods for each type of fishing conditions though I tend to fish saltwater exclusively.
 
The difference is that one is longer then the other.

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On serious note, you can probably shoot further with a longer one as you get more speed out of the movement. Though they're probably a pain in small boats.
 
Originally posted by: Andrew1990
Originally posted by: MoPHo
IIRC, Longer rods are good for bigger fish and fishing area. Shorter rods work better in water with thicker grass.

Edit: also depends on bait you're using I think...
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Ok, if I mainly fish open lakes and creeks, a longer pole would be better suited?
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I really think it's more about the game you're going for...I haven't fished in a while but I seem to remember my grandfather talking about getting longer rods for bigger fish or ones that thrash more.
 
Get an ugly stick. (Shakespeare) It'll be a huge improvement over your Zebco 202 pole. HUGE. More important than the length is the action - medium would probably be best for you.
 
Originally posted by: DrPizza
Get an ugly stick. (Shakespeare) It'll be a huge improvement over your Zebco 202 pole. HUGE. More important than the length is the action - medium would probably be best for you.
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forget the ugly stick, get an 18 inch hugenrod.
 
Longer rods are generally better for bigger fish (think 10+ pounds) and you can also cast them a mile, but you can lose sensitivity/feel. What good is having a big rod if you lose sensitivity and can't catch a thing?

We use Ugly stics for big striped bass in the 15-35 pound range. No feel is needed for that, just a really strong rod. This is trolling live bait so casting doesn't matter either.
 
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