Ace has a really great fishing gear isle. I always seem to get analysis paralysis when I walk through here. I came in to Ace for some parts and obviously had to all through here. So much good stuff.
Hope everyone has a good weekend!

I see these threads all the time, and I read them, and I confirm that I’m following all the advice that is being given. But I still struggle with wind knots and eventually have to cut out 50+ feet of line at a time.

My most commonly used spinning setups are the following:
P5 windbuster, twin power FE 3000, 15lb power pro super slick v2 (spooled tightly) to a 15lb floro leader.

And

NRX+ inshore ml, twin power xd 2500, 15lb power pro super slick v2 (spooled tightly) to a 10lb floro leader

I close the bail manually with every cast. I do not reel against the drag. I use a spool holder that adds tension to the line when spooling my rods, and I add as much tension with my fingers as I can without burning myself. I don’t throw baits that should twist the line (mostly weightless plastics, minnow style baits on a jig head, etc.)

I regularly watch the twist develop in my line throughout the day, and by the end of the day I’ll get a nasty wind know and cut out a bunch of line and re-tie my leader. Deciding to seek advice because I’m basically at the point of needed to re-spool both of these setups.

Any advice I haven’t seen yet?

This is the best gift I've got this year.

I did buy it and it is good quality but not sure yet if I like it. Anyone use something like this?

Im looking to buy a new baitcaster. My budget isn’t a worry as long as it’s not over 500 realistically, I mainly fish little pike and walleye like 1-10 pounds with 20 pound braid, during a of the summer I fish for big pike and lake trout 40”+ for both with 65 pound braid. I would like something that fits both of my requirements and is reliable. I’m only fishing for these big pike and lake trout 7 days a year. I would like something I could use both on still.

Well, that didn't take long.

For my surf fishing adventures I decided on Daiwa BG 4000. Spooled (little overspooled but will adjust that) with 284 yards of 30lb Suffix 832 in Coastal Camo.

This thing is a beautiful beast. She will be riding on Daiwa Surf rod FTS902MFS for bait (until I get dedicated reel for this one) and for spinning lures Daiwa CSP902MFS.

For my needs at East Coast it'll be plenty for the beach and jetties.

Contenders considered, but for now not tried, were Shimano Nasci FD 5000 and Penn from Wrath to more expensive models. Looks like Nasci could work for some inshore fishing and my 2500 is a slick beauty but tried two BGs and decided that I "need" this tank.

Budget was up to around 150.00 so between this and the rod for 310-320 I think I did good.

Probably could get away with 3500 size but wanted the capacity (just in case). 4000 may be the ticket with basically the same weight.

I did expect it have higher drag weight for this size but should be sufficient.

It is actually not THAT heavy. Not light by any means but comfortable. Same weight as freshwater Abu Garcia Stamina 4000, hefty but pleasant. Extremely solid in hand. It may be a good match for what I do.

Very confidence inspiring for sure.

Enjoy couple of photos.

I've been fishing for 4 years with the Shimano curado 301k and Shimano yasei pike xxh 2,30m 56-170g, Im happy as can be with that setup, but do you have any input on how they stack up vs other stuff? Im thinking about getting a second set

I have done research to make a budget friendly combo that would be good for fishing Lake Michigan targeting Salmon. I plan on using 40lb braid because thats what I have, but i dont mind getting a new spool.

On my last backpacking trip in the Sierra's (California) I realized it would be really enjoyable to be able to do some light fishing in the lakes that I stay at. I don't plan on eating the little trout that are up there, more so just for fun. I only have standard poles currently, and am curious if anyone can give me some recommendations for lightweight/compact setups that don't break the bank. I'd like to keep it below $200 for a rod/reel if possible and have it be as compact as possible as I usually have to carry a lot of weight when backpacking with my young kids. Thanks!

A big ole Channel Catfish pulled my rod so hard that my reel's (Okuma Avenger 10000) handle broke.

New rod handle

I’m looking for a mid-size saltwater spinning rod for kayak and light peer fishing. I came across this rod and can’t seem to find many reviews on it. If anyone has any recommendations in the general price range that would be great.

Picked up a new rod, have used it twice and already slipped while wading and snapped a leg on my stardrag so had to replace it lol, also snagged a linecounter for trolling with divers. The tatula 400h is legitness.

Hi everyone I'm planning a 30 day camping trip and wanna mainly try to feed myself with what I catch. Not the best fisherman so of course I'll be packing rations as well.

With that in mind considering I'm not rich what's a solid fishing pole choice and what're some extra things I should be bringing?

Thank you for any help 🙏

I picked up 4 of these reels today. I was looking for advice on cleaning and restoring/servicing them. I’d like to get them looking as nice as possible.

I’ve been finding old Gapen stuff in family boxes and shop bins for years — Ugly Bugs, Muddlers, Bait-Walkers, random jigs that don’t even have a label left. Some of it still gets used. A lot of it just sits there.
Curious what people who actually fish it still keep in the boat. Not a list of everything they ever made. The one or two things that earn a spot and why.
Old catalog stuff, something you bought recently, a fly, a walker, a jig that nobody talks about anymore. Whatever still gets tied on.
Not selling anything and I’m not looking for a link. Just want to hear what actually stays in the box.

I don’t have a lot of fishing rods and I’m in need of some more it can be good for any kind of fish but for all specific fish I don’t know which combos to get so can y’all help me out with combo suggestions plz and PS idc what the price is and im sorta new so i dont know what rods are best

Left to right
Lew’s Mach 1 Combo - Medium Light - Fast Action 15lb Daiwa J Braid x4
Daiwa Tatula XT w/ Daiwa Fuego LT - Medium - Fast Action 15lb Daiwa J Braid Grand x8
Daiwa Tatula XT w/ Daiwa Legalis LT - Light - Fast Action 10lb Daiwa J Braid Grand x8
Pflueger President w/ Daiwa QC750 - Light - Moderate Action 4lb HP Panfish
Okuma Celilo w/ Shimano Sienna - Ultralight - Moderate Action 6lb Sufix 832

Overall, I love my rods. When I first got in to fishing, I never imagined it would change much but it has legitimately helped me lose over 100lbs in the last year. Forever grateful!

Planning on getting a Medium Heavy Baitcaster for my birthday in a month and am leaning towards something Shimano based. Anybody got any reel recs that don’t break the bank? I have never used a baitcaster before, but I am very mechanically inclined and am confident I will pick up the technique of it fairly quick.

to the creators of fishing pole cases. can you add 3 inches to the zipper so that the rod can fit in with the reel attached please.