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Show Name: Fisherman’s Friend

Episode Title: Best equipment!

You are listening to Fisherman Friend, the podcast with your host(s) Giovanni Golino.

In this episode of Fisherman’s friend the Podcast we discuss: Best rod and reel combos to use,The best line to use for freshwater, and Other equipment you are recommended to have.

Segment 1: The Best rod and reel combos to Use

For the first segment, we will be talking about the best rod and reel combos for experienced and beginner anglers. For beginners, really try to avoid the bait casters for a couple months while learning on a spinning reel. It takes a while to get the hang of a bait caster without getting a bird's nest.

Beginner:

● Ugly stik spinning rod and reel

● Abu Garcia spinning rod and reel

● Penn fishing

● 6th sense rods

● Lew’s american hero

● Profisherey

Experienced:

● Ugly stik baitcaster

● Baitcasters

● Heavy reel and rods

Segment 2: The best line to use for freshwater

Line in freshwater is very important. If you have too weak of a line, the line will most likely break when you hook onto a fish and lose your hook or lure. There are so many amazing brands out there that make amazing lines. When freshwater fishing, you SHOULD NOT use braided lines. Braided line is mainly used for saltwater fishing. Line mostly depends on what type of fish you are targeting. If you are targeting a bass, you should buy a 15-25 pound line. Most bass fight hard during the fall and spring. If you target bluegill, you only need about 5-10 pound lines. Bluegill are skinny small fish but love to fight. Bluegill mostly never are powerful. If you are targeting a catfish, you should definitely get a 30-50 pound line. Catfish are almost always very fat and very powerful. Now, if you are up in the north and almost always have huge fish, you should get a 50-70 pound line, just to save you money. For example, big fish you can catch in the north are huge pike and muskie.

Segment 3: Other important equipment you should have

There are also many other essentials to fishing. Fishing is not just a rod, reel, line, and a hook. Sometimes, if the fish is big enough, you might need a net. A net ranges from around 10-30 dollars. Another thing that is good to have is a fish gripper and a fish scale. A fish gripper helps you grip onto the fish without losing it. Also, a scale helps you give the right weight of the fish so then you can brag it to your friends and that you beat their PB bass. One last thing that is very optional is a boat. An engine powered fishing boat can range anywhere from 500-3,000 dollars. I definitely don’t recommend this unless you are at least 16 or older.You also must need a boating license to own an engine powered boat. You could also get a pedal kayak which is definitely way better. It saves you a ton of money and gets you exercise. Music Credits:

• Chertovski by done with fish

● Southern Cross by Crosby, stills, Nash and Young

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