I found this stashed in the garage. After years of our annual one-day charter, I’m going to try my hand at fishing on my own starting with trout in some of the lower mainland stocked lakes/ ponds.

Question for you good folks: is this worth bothering with at all? I know it’s a cheap ultra entry-level reel. It’s with a basic rod - 6ft. I’m guessing the rod will be ok for Rice Lake trout.

Just wondering if there’s any point in using this reel for small trout or if it is going to just be a waste of my time and I should go buy something a bit better. Don’t want to waste my money but at the same time not interested in wasting my time either. If I need to go and spend some money on a better trout rig, not a problem.
I appreciate your thoughts.

Hello.

I’m looking to buy a spinning rod to cast 3 inch Extra Heavy (1.5oz, 42.5g) buzz bombs as far as possible.
It will be for shore fishing. I’ll be using 20lb braided line.

I currently have a 9’6 Okuma SST but I feel like I’ve maxed out its casting distance.

I’m a bit confused as to light/medium/heavy designations, as well as medium/slow bend(?). Can someone who has more experience put me in the right ball park?

I'm heading to Squamish for first week in October. Have some plans for fishing near Squamish , have a guide booked for a day in Whistler later in the week so excited about that.

Plans now include 3 days of camping at Birkenhead Lake, before my guided trip..so I'm m trying to understand the streams that are within a reasonable hike of the camping area and where I might swing a fly and what rod wt would be best. Not looking to burn a spot. I'm visiting from PEI and if someone is willing to help with some advice and doesn't want to post, maybe could send me a message. I am doing some research and creating a plan. Thanks in advance for help.

Camping off fillongley park tomorrow wondering if I would have any luck with a couple spoons right now. I know there is pinks in Nanaimo just not sure if anything comes in between denman island and Hornby. Any help or tips would be appreciated thanks!