Read a basic book on fishing.

 

It all depends on where, what and how you are fishing. Plus, sometimes it's a personal preference. Best for a novice is to pick what and where then find some local you can hang out with and learn.

Never fished in that area. Since you seem to be a novice I would recommend a spincast reel. A little more forgiving on backlashes. I would hate for one of your first experiences to be frustrating.

 

I know how to fish and have fished before. Just like hunting. Ive always been supplied fishing poles by others in earlier times. Now since Im in a new area/state, only knowing a few people, I have to know. I know fly fishing isn't what I want and for the foreseeable and immediate future, I wont be on the ocean/coastal waters nor on a boat. So that leaves spincast, spinning or baitcast. Upon research, theres nothing too big in the lakes/rivers here? So what are the advantages of spincast, spinning and baitcast? disadvantages? Which is most common and or easiest to operate?

 

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Forget about spin cast it not for you! The difference between spinning and baitcasting is when you are playing a fish.When using a spinning set up when the fish is running you must stop reeling.A bait caster you can reel constantly regardless .That is one of the major differences ,the next is a bait caster can be controlled by thumbing the spool to accurately put the bait were you want it.
A spinning set up is more user friendly IMHO, and what I would recommend for you.Bait casters are very good when fishing in heavy cover.such as vegetation or structured areas you can put more pressure on the fish.Not allowing your catch to hole up or tangle you . Particularly when large fish are present.Bass pro has some nice spinning set ups The bionic blade is a great rod for the money and you can match it with a 4000 spinning reel .I would suggest a bait caster as a good second purchase. PM Me if you have more questions.

 

I don't know about your AO, but around here the spinning reels on spinning rods, typically something on the order of a $59.99 Walmart special, is what the tourists use. Simple, easy to operate, but not overly robust.

I don't recall ever seeing a spincaster on anything but a child's fishing rod. Frankly, I've never used one.

I use baitcasters for pretty much everything, with the obvious exceptions of ice fishing, fly fishing, and halibut fishing. They take a little more technique to use properly, but they're far and away the best reels you can use, in my opinion.

I do have a small takedown fishing rod with a spinning reel on it for hiking, and I must admit it works quite well.

 

Basic breakdown:

Spincast - Good for kids, but not any practical use for adults

Spinning - Good for lures ranging from 1/32 oz - around 1/4 oz. Cast far, easiest to use around shoreline cover (Trees, bushes, grass, etc). Easiest to learn for beginners. Good for 4 - 10 lb test line.

Baitcast - Good for lures from 1/4 oz - 1 oz. Made for heavier lures and line. Hard to learn, as it takes practice to get a "smart" thumb. Generally cost more then the other reels.

Fly - Virtually worthless from shore if heavy cover is around (trees, bushes, grass) Takes tons of practice to learn. Excellent to use lures to "match the hatch". Can throw lures that are virtually weightless, in a very natural presentation.

I'd recommend just a good spinning rod for most situations for a beginner/intermediate fisherman

 

Fly - Virtually worthless from shore if heavy cover is around (trees, bushes, grass) Takes tons of practice to learn. Excellent to use lures to "match the hatch". Can throw lures that are virtually weightless, in a very natural presentation.

Sounds like you need to learn how to use a fly rod. There are casting techniques intended specifically for casting when you're surrounded by heavy cover.

 

Thank you. I got a great deal on a spinning rod/reel combo and got it set at 10 pounds. I figure this should suffice for inland fishing on lakes/streams/ponds/rivers and being I wont be coastal fishing for years, I don't need anything overly strong. Just need to get a hook and the other gear for it.

 

A medium wt spinning rod and reel is my first recommendation.

If you later find yourself fighting with lots of weeds and larger fish, consider buying a med-heavy bait casting outfit to go with it.

 

You could always call your state's game and parks. They have classes, videos, and even one on one help/instruction based on their schedules. They have people that specialize in equipment and gear so they'll know what to point you towards. They do shop visits too where they go up certain days to bigger outfitters like cabelas and sign people up for their permits, answer questions, and even help you shop if they're not too busy filing out permits. I've taken a few of their classes here and they're pretty good. Let me know 3/4 of the things I've been taught growing up were all wrong.

 

I already got a good spinner rod/reel combo days ago. thank you all.

 

I asked my fishing shop that question. A spitnning reel is easier if you don't know what you are really doing.

The givaway is of course that you asked the question.

 

Congrats on getting into fishing,now get out and practice this year.

advice #1-find someone to go with that knows the area and can help you get started.Nothing worse than going out 10 times and not catching something-anything

advice#2-once you get used to it,switch the mono line out to braided
I fish a lot,up to 5 times a week ,and for general fishing the 30$ wal-mart setups work fine with a changeover to power-pro.

 

As I have mentioned in my hunting related threads, I do not have a vehicle. I don't really need a partner to fish where I fish, its not on gamelands nor in cougar/bear country. Secondly, I am not new at fishing, just as I am not new at hunting. Did both for many years....difference is, while I know a lot about arms and hunting, where fishing is concerned, I was almost always just handed a fishing rod/reel by a friend or family member and never told of the many different types of rod/reel setups. Again, thanks for the help.

Lastly, I have only gone once for fishing so far....no luck. Maybe it was too cold to get a successful bite from catfish or perch.

 

Get the orvis podcasts they are good for learning about fish.
secondly no moubtian lions in nc. Last one killed in 70s