I know we have a lot of avid anglers on this site and I am curious what their favourite rod/reel combination is.
I am looking to buy an upgrade from my Ugly Stick/Shakspeare $100 combo I bought 4 years ago. I don't want to spend anything over $200 because there is a good chance it could get broken or lost, we do more drinking than fishing.
I am also in the market for new rain gear, curious what people here feel works best for consistent days of boating around the lake. Basically what are the top brands for rain gear, because I usually buy the $10 CT specials that rip halfway through day 1.
Lets talk lures as well
Every fisherman has his secrets, but what is your favourite lure? I will start:
The Rapala Shallow Shad Rap
Trolling with this rattler never seems to fail me. This is its ideal use but I have also caught with consistently casting as well. This is the exact skin, although there are some pretty cool ones I have yet to try.
http://www.rapala.com/products/lures...shorsalt=Fresh
Ok I am updating this old thread, and bumping it since we are more into fishing season. Lets hear your #1 recipes for cooking fish and your batter used.
One of my favourites is on the BBQ, with a pan that has holes in the bottom.. like this:
Take the fish with flour, seasoning salt, lemon peppar and salt, batter it all up then throw it in. As it cooks most of the grease just fries right out, then you constantly squeeze fresh lemons over top on to the fish. When it is done you can eat it like finger food, and is delic!
Lets hear yours now!