What Tackle Do I Use! Freshwater; Rods/Reels!!!

To start I don't use expensive gear, unless its absolutely necessary. As long as it can catch fish and not break I'm happy. My father always told me" the fish isn't going to see your rod and reel", which I can't really disagree with.

Above is a South Bend Microlite, 5ft rod. I have it spooled up with 8 lb test mono. This is my favorite rod and reel for freshwater fishing, especially in creeks and rivers. I have caught loads and loads of fish with this and the pleasure cost only 30$ at Dicksportingoods (not including a freshwater fishing license, although most Dicks do provide them)

The light action makes this rod great for live lining bugs and working small lures, especially spinners.

Next is my Plusinno MB3000 A fairly cheap telescopic rod reel combo, $40 on Amazon.com. It folds to 1.5 ft and extends to 6.5 ft, medium action. Spooled up with 10 lb braid but I typically use a lighter flourocarbon leader. This rod is much newer to me and still has more fish through the guides than can be counted. Its seen many sunfish, big largemouth bass, and trout all the way to the salt water catching Atlantic herring. I can't wait to try it on the cocktail blues even snapper.

All folded up Its hard to believe its actual size, though this makes backpacking easy. I prefer to use live baits over lures with this one. Often when I use live bluegill as bait I will catch them with the ultralight and throw them out with the Plusinno.

Both of these rod/reels will be coming with me tomorrow as I check out a river I barely know.

A pouch I made from a soft tanned cottontail fur obtained on a December hunt.

Last but not least, my newest addition is my handline. I made this myself using a piece of maple and some thick string lead with 10 lb braid. the bobber is made from cork and the stops were made with maple as well.

This is so new to me I have only practiced with it on my lawn. I cant wait until it warms up so it can be used without freezing my hands off.

These are the freshwater tools I have made and plan to make home in my heart. Cheap though they may be, the fish caught is the reel value. With their reels greased and fresh line spooled they are ready for a boat load of fun.

If you would like to see the the S.B. Microlight and the Plusinno in action check out my last fishing video.

https://steemit.com/fishing/@nickbuha/5vx19chl <<<
And If you haven't already tried take part in my latest contest (guess the fish in the picture)
https://steemit.com/contest/@nickbuha/guess-guess-what-fish-this-is <<<

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