I was looking at the pond at IWL and had the idea that some fishing gear kept in the truck would be cool. Back when I was gainfully employed. I exceeded my "keep it cheep" philosophy with a 5.5ft uglystik. That was a desire since my first rod lost an argument between a moving canoe and a stationary tree branch.
I was looking at the pond at IWL and had the idea that some fishing gear kept in the truck would be cool. Back when I was gainfully employed. I exceeded my "keep it cheep" philosophy with a 5.5ft uglystik. That was a desire since my first rod lost an argument between a moving canoe and a stationary tree branch.
Added a well reviewed china reel and 30# test spiderwire braided line. I'm refusing to use anything with memories attached in case my truck is stolen. Not likely but dad had two stolen from parking lots.
So, maybe I'm looking for tiny circle hooks and worm hooks. There's alot of different hooks out now. Maybe tiny jigs with plastic wiggle thingy's for pond and stream pan fish. I've only fished lures mostly. I might throw in something for bass though that really needs a boat.
Since this is my bugout truck. I've considered catfish for eating. But I've never purposely fished for catfish.
I'll throw in some splitshot and needle-nose pliers, making sure something can cut braided line. Maybe a fly or two. Though my first attempt at fly fishing ended after whipsnapping off my new flies with each cast.
30# test is complete overkill unless you're going for monster cats. For panfish and bass, I usually use 4# mono on my ultralight and 8 or 10# monofilament on my larger spinning reel.
Baitcasting gets 12# mono.
It's about the same size as 6# mono. It's just that braid is crazy strong. It apparently needs good knots because it slips easy. I chose light action rod.If I read his post correctly he is using 30lb braid which is probably much thiner line.
It's about the same size as 6# mono. It's just that braid is crazy strong. It apparently needs good knots because it slips easy. I chose light action rod.
I'm thinking some white twirly tail grub jigs, Tiny/medium circle and strait hooks. some split shot. Probably a spinner and a float lure or two. Sunnys seem to bite on anything. I've caught tiny ones on bare hooks.