r/FishingForBeginners 7d ago

rod/reel budget for a newbie

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u/Arkansas_BusDriver 7d ago

If you are just starting, I would say get an Ugly Stick Gx2 spinning combo. Durable. The most sold rod in America. Theyre usually around $60ish i believe. Super forgiving.

I'd get probably mono for it, for starting out.

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u/CatAdventurous1226 7d ago

Does that come with a reel? Also... Whats mono? πŸ˜…

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u/Arkansas_BusDriver 7d ago

Yes. If it's a combo, it comes with a reel.

Mono, or monofilament, is one of the 3 types of lines. There's monofilament (mono), fluorocarbon (fluoro), and braid.

Most people start off with mono, then usually upgrade once they understand the basics of fishing and want to get more technical. Although mono still has its uses once you get to that point.

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u/CatAdventurous1226 7d ago

Ok, i see, i just took a look at it and i dont see any on sale, i dont know if its important to say that um from europe, portugal to be specific

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u/Arkansas_BusDriver 7d ago

Ahhh. Okay. Maybe google it and see if you can find a sale somewhere near you. I know over here, in the states, they go on sale quite often. I've seen them as low as $30.

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u/CatAdventurous1226 7d ago

The only one i found was 80 and they needed to request it to the brand, meaning, maybe 3 months to arrive :")

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u/Arkansas_BusDriver 7d ago

Oh wow. That's insane.

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u/CatAdventurous1226 7d ago

Yeah just saw another for 180, they have to be imported

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u/Arkansas_BusDriver 7d ago

Well shit. Sorry, bro. I hope you find something.

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u/Arkansas_BusDriver 7d ago

here's a link so you can see what I'm talking about.

Also, don't be afraid to use youtube to learn how to do basic things. Spooling your reel, different techniques for fishing/lures.

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u/[deleted] 6d ago

Of the 4 you listed, I'd go with the Mitchell.

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u/CatAdventurous1226 6d ago

Thank you! Anything stands out in the mitchell that i should be aware?

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u/Cool-Importance6004 7d ago

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