Newbie just starting out

[swarley81]

Hi guys,

I've been taken bass fishing and sea fishing once and I was hooked immediately.  I am a very inexperienced fisherman, but I immediately knew that this is something that I would like doing for years to come.  
 
As a starter I bought a Shimano Scimitar 7ft spinning rod (as I thought this would be a nice versatile rod for a bit of light sea tackle fishing as well as bass fishing).

Now my question is:  What spinning reel should I get for my rod to have a nice balanced set up for bass fishing?

Thanks in advance for the assistance.  I've spent days already reading all the different threads and I am thoroughly enjoying it!

 

[Little Green Fish]

Welcome to the end of your social life LOL, you could try the Shimano Slade in around a 2500 drag configuration, that would be sufficient for bassing. not too expensive and very durable.

I'm pretty sure there will be other comments on other reels as well, but the best is to go to a shop like Fisherman Pro Shop on Lynwood road and ask the guys there to rig diffirent reels to that rod and see what is the best for you, they have excellent service in this regard.

 

[swarley81]

Thanks!  I'll definitely have a look.

I'm sure this is going to be the end of my social life.  I already read the threads regarding kickboats and pontoon boats...and I WANT one...

 

[Little Green Fish]

swarley81 wrote:

Thanks!  I'll definitely have a look.

I'm sure this is going to be the end of my social life.  I already read the threads regarding kickboats and pontoon boats...and I WANT one...

That was the best investment regarding fishing tackle I ever made, the Mariner 400 by Intex, with a 30lb hand control trolling motor, this little setup got me onto many a memorable fish including my PB, so yeah you'll deffs never regret a purchase like that, it's been four years for me and I can honestly say, IT's WORTH IT.