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[Mad Max]

Just wanted to say hey, I am a 43yr old "noob" to fishing. Hope this forum will be able to help me out.

have a good one!

[ChaseChrome]

Just wanted to say hey, I am a 43yr old "noob" to fishing. Hope this forum will be able to help me out.

have a good one!

Hiya:
I'm sure you will find a wealth of information and experience here

[i2cool2fool]

Welcome to fishing and the forum! I am sure both will bring you good times.

[Porter86]

Glad to have aboard. You'll find the site quite helpfull!! and a lot of fun as well, if you put the time in to know everyone hehe

[Mad Max]

Thanks everyone.... I sure i will have numerous questions for you all. Nice to find a site that is close to home.

[mercman]

Welcome to the forum MaX !! What"s your poison, the little trouty things or the big toothy beasts?

[Mad Max]

I was thinking ....trout, bass, walleye. Plus any thing else i might catch in my area.

I am in Stoney Creek, will be going to Grand River, Bronte ,Beaver Dams, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour?, And at least 10-15 days in thr Georgian Bay area ( Cottage ).

I was thinking about a Shimano Sedona Rod Reel combo, or Mitchel 300XE (6'6" or 7') Medium power, Fast action. Was wondering what line weight would be best for the above fish? Also what kind of line braided, etc.....

Also i will be fishing from "shore".


thanks.

[hammercarp]

Hello MadMax
I am from Hamilton. Welcome . You need to check out the carp action, which has started already .

[mercman]

I was thinking ....trout, bass, walleye. Plus any thing else i might catch in my area.

I am in Stoney Creek, will be going to Grand River, Bronte ,Beaver Dams, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour?, And at least 10-15 days in thr Georgian Bay area ( Cottage ).

I was thinking about a Shimano Sedona Rod Reel combo, or Mitchel 300XE (6'6" or 7') Medium power, Fast action. Was wondering what line weight would be best for the above fish? Also what kind of line braided, etc.....

Also i will be fishing from "shore".


thanks.

I'm not a big fan of braid on a spinning reel. I use braid on all my baitcasters, and Suffix Siege 12b mono with 18 in 20lb flouro leader, on my spinning combos. Look at the Pflueger reels. There is a couple of them that buck for buck are far better than the Sedona.Also the new Rapala R type are a great deal.As far as a spinning rod, i like my Fennwick HMG.Sensitive and good backbone.
Just my opinion though.

[Porter86]

Your in my kinda area as well Max. My gf lives in the creek as well, so i'm out there some times as well. we both fish, so maybe be able to head out to one of the close body of waters one time.

[Mad Max]

Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome!

[Alfiegee]

Hey Mad Max. Welcome to the board. I'm also not far and fish a number of the places you mentioned. I'm at Gage Park in the Hammer.
Lately I am beginning to wonder if it would be worth starting a Hamilton Fishing Forum We seem to have a lot of guys in this area.

Alfie.

[Mad Max]

Hey Mad Max. Welcome to the board. I'm also not far and fish a number of the places you mentioned. I'm at Gage Park in the Hammer.
Lately I am beginning to wonder if it would be worth starting a Hamilton Fishing Forum We seem to have a lot of guys in this area.

Alfie.

That would be nice, being completly new to the fishing sport, it would be nice to know some good areas to go. Right now i just have a general idea of places to go.