Trout Fishing Rods/Reels
| There are several things to take note of when deciding what type of outfit to purchase, assuming you are not already experienced with a fly rod. One of the most important attributes of a rod is flexibility. This is due to the fact that your rod may need to bend substantially in order to allow you to get close enough to net the fish. If you are trying to catch trout with a stiffer fishing rod such as those used for bass, the pole may be too rigid and cause problems when trying to net a fish that you’ve hooked.
Likewise, trout rods are typically a bit shorter than regular fishing rods for similar reasons. One nice thing about the smaller more flexible rods is that when you have a fish on the line, the rod will be bent over for almost any fish regardless of size, always portraying the look and feel of a large fish on the end of the line.
Below are some examples of fishing outfits that can be used for trout. Whether your preference for catching trout involves spinning or bait-casting, you can find the type of outfit for you by clicking any of the pictures below for more information. |
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Shakespeare Ugly Stick Spinning Rod and Reel Combo
This rugged 4'8" Ugly Stik? spinning rod is perfectly paired with a truly impressive Alpha 20 spinning reel. Equipped with a 4.9:1 gear ratio, graphite body and rotor, multi-disc drag, die-cast gears, left/right-hand retrieve, fold-down handle, selective silent anti-reverse. Pre-spooled and ready to go with 110 yards of 4-lb. line.
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Zebco Platinum? 33 Rod and Reel Spincast Combo
This Zebco Combo features a 6' M graphite rod with a natural cork handle and a Platinum 33 reel. Reel Specifications: Five stainless steel ball bearings All-metal body Integrated front cover lock Continuous Anti-Reverse 3.3:1 Power gear ratio Dual ceramic pickup pins Triple-cam drag system Corrosion-proof stainless steel covers Right or left retrieve Aircraft aluminum covers
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Bass Pro Shops MegaCast Low-Profile Baitcast Reel and Rod Combo
A perfect pairing for the dedicated angler: our sleeker, trimmer MegaCast Low-Profile Baitcaster matched to our tough, thin-diameter graphite composite rod! Reel features: Compact, easy-handling design High-speed 6.3:1 gearing Rugged graphite-reinforced frame and sideplates Machined-aluminum spool Adjustable magnetic cast control Powerful 3-bearing system PowerLock? Instant Anti-Reverse E-Z Cast? thumb bar Smooth, dependable star drag Rod features: Tough, thin-diameter graphite composite blank Quality aluminum oxide guides Ultra-sensitive touch-through reel seat Laminated cork handle with EVA foregrip Action: M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy
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Browning Fishing Superlight Spinning Rod and Reel Combo
If you really want to get one-on-one with your quarry, this is the way to go. Perfectly matched systems are light and responsive, to help you get the most out of your fishing opportunity -- and they're also the best-looking outfits on the water! We're sure you'll enjoy the looks, feel, and handling of these high-performance ultralight combos. Reel features: Lightweight graphite frame, 2-pc. aluminum spool with coated lip, 5-bearing system including PowerLock? Instant Anti-Reverse. Rod features: Light, sensitive 1-pc. IM-6 graphite blank, ultra-strong stainless steel guides and inserts, and full cork handle grips. Action: UL = Ultra Light L = Light
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Browning Fishing Medallion GT Spinning Rod and Reel Combos
Browning Medallion? GT Spinning Reel :The Medallion GT has a history of award-winning performance, and the current version continues the tradition with solid quality from end to end, starting with its all-aluminum body and rotor. The internals ride on a smooth 6-bearing system, the the 5:1 gear ratio provides plenty of torque when you need it most. The drag system engages seamlessly, due to the PowerLock? instant anti-reverse system and its stainless steel one-way roller bearing. Both the primary spool and the FREE spare spool are rigid machined-aluminum. The quick-folding handle switches easily from left- to right-hand winding. Browning Medallion? GT Spinning Rod : Winner, Outdoor Life? ?Great Buy? Award! The stalwart 35 million psi graphite matrix blank offers excellent ''feel'' at the tip with plenty of power through the butt, and the Fuji? aluminum-oxide Concept guides merely enhance the solid performance of this rod. Equipped with a lightweight Fuji graphite reel seat and a comfortable premium cork handle. Line recovery in inches per handle turn. Action: UL = Ultra Light L = Light ML = Medium Light M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy
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St. Croix Avid Series? Rods - Spinning
Originally $130.00-$170.00 Made for the passionate few, by master craftsmen using only the highest-quality materials. Each blank is fashioned from advanced SCIII high-modulus graphite -- sensitive and powerful, with a moderately fast action for a smooth, light feel in the hand. The guides are the revolutionary Fuji? Alconite? Concept guides, designed to increase strength, sensitivity and casting distance while helping to reduce line twist. The ergonomically correct select cork handles with lightweight skeletal-cork reel seats provide much-needed all-day comfort. Made in USA. Action: UL = Ultra Light ML = Medium Light M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy
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Shimano Stradic FH/Extreme? XPS? Combo Reel and Rod Combo
Reel features: Aluminum frame/spool, graphite side-plate/rotor, 5-bearing system, Super Slow Oscillation, Super Stopper II?, Fluidrive II?, Power Roller?, DynaBalance?, drive-train lube port. Rod features: Powerwall 60 million modulus graphite blank, 3K Carbon Cloth wrap, Grip-Tite? reel seat, Fuji? Hardloy? Concept guides. Guide number includes rod tip. Line recovery in inches per handle turn Action: L = Light M = Medium Heavy MH = Medium Heavy Species Key: T = Trout P = Panfish LB = Largemouth Bass SB = Smallmouth Bass W = Walleye B = Bonefish R = Redfish SN = Snook
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Browning Fishing Midas Rod and Reel Spinning Combos
Browning? Fishing Midas? Spinning Reels: A reel designed for the well-traveled sportsman?crisp, strong and totally fluid.Whether you?re tossing inline spinners for trout in cold mountain lakes, jiggingfor smallmouth in small rivers, working crankbaits on bluff walls or pursuingany of a thousand other techniques, the Midas is designed to be your bestperformance choice. Its versatility stems from the integrity of its construction;built on an aluminum frame and rotor, with quality gearing inside, it?s lightenough and strong enough to tackle any and all challenges. The spool islightweight machined-aluminum rimmed in titanium, to allow line to movecleanly in both directions; with a stainless steel bail wire and ti-coated lineroller, problems with line twist are virtually eliminated. Strategically placedstainless steel ball bearings have been integrated into Midas?s 10-bearingsystem, combined with the PowerLock? instant anti-reverse bearing?expectbutter-smooth, retrieves with the ability to generate quick, solid hooksets onevery cast. In fact, the machined-aluminum handle has a soft-touch rubberknob to maximize your comfort and control. We guarantee you?ll enjoy fishingwith this special reel?try one today! Includes a FREE aluminum spare spool. Browning? Fishing Midas? Boron Spinning Rods: These technicallyadvanced hybrid rods exhibit superior handling characteristics, featuring theunequaled sensitivity of boron plus the strength and resiliency of high-gradegraphite. 85 million modulus boron matrix blanks, Fuji? SiC Concept guides,Fuji graphite reel seats, and custom hand-lathed premium cork handles. Line recovery in inches per handle turn. Action: UL = Ultra Light L = Light ML = Medium Light M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy
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