Colored lines are even better (learned this from L. Loucka)
On 5/21/2012 4:13 PM, Benjamin Saks wrote:
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> Hi MIke,
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> I would invest in a decent reel. You want to get a bait casting reel
> with a spool that you can thumb, as opposed to a spinning reel or a
> Zebco. Avoid Zebco.
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> You can buy a decent bait caster for about $25 at any Wal Mart, or
> Cabellas, Bass Pro Shops, etc.
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> I like the braided lines better than the mono lines, and you will need
> to pick up a caulk backer rod as well from Lowes or Home depot, like this
> http://www.amazon.com/Sashco-Sealants-Pre-Caulking-Filler-Backer/dp/B000DZKZP2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1337631062&sr=8-6
> <http://www.amazon.com/Sashco-Sealants-Pre-Caulking-Filler-Backer/dp/B000DZKZP2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1337631062&sr=8-6>
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> There are several types of this rod, but you want to get the
> closed-cell version and I like 1/4" or 3/8" thickness. Anything
> thicker is tough to steer with.
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> Hope this helps!
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> On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 3:56 PM, mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net
> <mailto:mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net> <mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net
> <mailto:mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
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> Would a kiddie-sized fishing rod with mono be sufficient to learn
> with?
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> Regards.
> Mike Kirda
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