New gear for the fishing season

[ChrisCarter]

Wanted to post this when i first got here, but decided to hold off till i got everything i wanted. 2 new rods, 2 new reels, tackle box and bins, and bunch of rapala and blue fox lures.

6'6" and 7' rods
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/041.jpg

3 reels, old Archet II, new Sahara and Avenger
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/042.jpg

Archet II (backup) 6lb Spiderwire braided
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/044.jpg

Sahara (secondary on the 6'6" rod) 10lb Sufix 832 braided
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/045.jpg

Avenger baitcaster (primary on 7' rod) 20lb Sufix 832 braided
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/043.jpg

Main Rapala's X-Rap
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/047.jpg

Main Rapala's from shallow to deep
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/065.jpg

Main Rapala's shads shallow to deep and Blue Fox Rattlin' Jigs
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/066.jpg

Blue Fox Spinners
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...y64_05/067.jpg

Anyone have ideas on what kind of jigs they use for bluegill and crappie?

[gabowman]

Sweet. Nothing like a few new toys.

[huntinslabs]

Nice!! And check out the stickies on the main forum and bream forum for favorite baits for bream and crappie, lots of good advise there. Also read through the state forums and pick out what and how people are using.

[cevans]

check out crankbaits 101 on Mississippi's forum and you will spend spend spend,,lol,,I did..and it works like a charm.

[STUMP HUNTER]

You are well on your way. Nice tackle and rods n reels. Look forward to reading your reports.

[TennesseeJed]

Anyone have ideas on what kind of jigs they use for bluegill and crappie?

crappie:
IMHO you can start out with 1/24oz jigs. I like feathered types. Red head/white feather or vice/versa. I catch just as many without a minnow as with.
gills:
IMHO Cubby makes a environment safe (bismuth instead lead) jig. I like the 1/32oz green head/black tail. I don't use bait. In my lake, this is the go-to jig

[flyboy2610]

I see you have your spinning reels set up for right hand retrieve. That's how I have mine set up, too. It just feels more natural and comfortable that way.
I just got s 5' ultra light Ugly Stik and an Okuma AV20a spinning reel myself. I plan to spool it up today and take my daughter to the lake tomorrow.