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Great replies, thanks!

I asked around at work, as we have number of fishermen there. I got many of the same replies.

I need to purchase a few rod/reels for my younger children, ages 5 thru 10. Part of me says to buy a cheapie $25 Shakespeare combos at walmart. The other part has me looking into the future and wants...

I'm thinking along the lines of meal worms and canned corn. Seems to be an all-rounder when fishing the local farm ponds. Perhaps there are others I should try??

Thanks for the replies. Hope to place an order by the weekend.

Oh, wow. I didn't realize anyone used that heavy line for slabs. I better get to readin' here!

Thanks for the replies.

What size line should I be considering? I always thought 4# was the standard but I've heard of line beings used on both sides of that. Like I mentioned, I've been away from...

I may be young compared to many here.... I'll be 40 in a few weeks. I haven't done any *real* fishing for a few years. In fact, I really haven't had a hobby in about 8 or so. I'm burned out and want...

These photos remind me of the first man-made lake I canoed on. This time of the year made the best of memories for me!

I started out buying rod/reel combos from Cabelas & Bass Pro. Usually a brand-name reel on house-brand rod. The last few rigs were name brand rods and Phlueger, Quantum and Shimano reels.

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Thanks for the replies. Plan to take my girls out to the pond later today. Bought a cup of mealies plus I think I have some canned corn on the pantry shelves.

Haven't posted in a while... too busy lurking I suppose! Anyways, I will be taking my younger children fishing for the first time to a local farm pond. I've fished this pond before. Its got big cats...

That's about the price range I was after. Thanks for the reply.

I thought it would be neat to see pics of other member's bank fishing gear in action. Stuff like rod holders, camp chairs, coolers, etc. Whatever you have on the bank for a day of boat-free crappie...

I have come to aquire a few spincast reels: Zebco 33, Daiwa Goldcast and an Abumatic. The rods I have available are baitcasting rods and they are in the 6.5' and 7' range. I think my rods are...

Lots of great pics and good ideas. I am still using a Plano box I bought when I left home. Time to upgrade!

I already have a Diawa Goldcast. I stripped the line off and I will replace it with something better. I had to place an order with Bass Pro anyway so I ordered an Abumatic. I thought I would do some...

Thanks for the replies.

Ah! Another Phlueger fan. Most of my spinning reels are made by them. The other week I bought a baitcaster (Templar??) at walmart just to play with. Paid maybe $50. Just to play with as I have a few...

This is an off-shoot of my earlier thread on buying combo's for children. Just got both the Cabelas spring fishing catalogs as well as Bass Pro's.

In both catalogs, there are pages and pages of...

Great replies. Keep 'em coming.

Spincast.... kinda forgot about them. Sometimes I think they are under-rated in the fishing community. I should ponder that option a bit longer!

I am talking ages 3 through 6. I often bought my combos from Cabelas (brand-name reel on house brand rod) and I always had great success with most. But I am seeing that our local Walmart has the same...

What about meal worms or red worms this early in the year? Worth a try?

Thanks for the reply. I never thought of insects and ice belonged in the same sentence!

I fish a lot of farm ponds. As soon as we have open water, what bait and tactics should I try first? I fish with all spinning gear if that helps.

Howdy folks! Been lurking for a few weeks looking for a family oriented fishing site. I also catfish but I have an interest in the panfish, too!