QUOTE(katsumoto2011 @ Jun 11 2012, 11:08 PM)
dear sifu
need some advice on beginner gear
my friend is bringing me go fish pacu on next sunday , so i need to pick up a rod and a reel
can anyone recommended me a set of rod and reel, budget around rm300
fish hook,line,and the gold color thing that where you put the hook , i dont know what you call that in english and anything else ?
Good evening Katsumoto San,
Basically RM300 is more than enough. Am unsure of your interest in fishing, thus I would only recommend entry level no brand stuffs.
Go to Kepong Tackle(along Jalan Kepong) and you should be in heaven of fishing tackles.
1. Find a rod that suits you around 8-17lb or 10-20lb. Am unsure if you know how to cast, therefore higher poundage is just to prevent disappointments(rod broke!). Rod poundage will be stated clearly at the rod side.
2. A reel at the basket of promotion. Should be less than RM70. Look for a reel around size 1000 to 2000. It would be stated at the side of the reel. It's basically the amount of line that the reel can store.
As for the terminal tackle, it is sole dependable on your fishing method. I reckon you check with your friend on the line poundage and the terminal tackles such like hook size and swivel size(the gold color thingy you mentioned)
Hope this helps!