A potential new fishing addict .....

[Hollada]

A buddy of mine wants to start fishing with me this summer and hasn't fished before. He wants to buy some gear, but doesn't want to spend over $400 or so.

I'm thinking he needs a couple of spinning outfits - baitcasters can come later. (Will primarily bee on St Clair, with an occasional trip inland (Union, Cass, Kent)).

- 7 ft ML Fast rod for dropshot, wacky, light jigs
- 6'8" or 7 ft MH Fast rod for jerkbaits, tubes, spinnerbaits, wacky, texas rig

A basic set of DS tackle, tube jigs, tubes, a couple of jerks, some trig and wacky tackle, maybe some ned rig gear and a couple of spinnerbaits.

Should be able to keep this under $400.

I need some recommendations on rods as I haven't bought an inexpensive rod in a while. What is a good rod in the $50-$75 range? Ugly Sticks? Berkely? BPS?

Anyone have some experienced gear they may want to sell?

[buckeyebass]

I’ve always been impressed with bps rods. It may be a tad out of his budget but I think the Shimano exage is a great Rod for 100 bucks.

[team houston]

You can pick up everything you need at the swap meet for WAY WAY under $400

[21XDC]

I have many rods that I don't need or use. Many are brand new. I might bring some of them to the swap meet.

[Hollada]

That would be awesome Mike. I need to get this guy geared up for St Clair!

[bob o]

You can pick up everything you need at the swap meet for WAY WAY under $400

[dlaport1]

Your answer is the SWAP MEET ...lol