froek
Member
Hey all,
Got me a Campion 542, however I got absolutely nothing but a single cheap spincast rod and tackle setup for lake fishing. Looking for recommendations on what to get for salmon and hali. I have downriggers but no traps, rods, flashers, hoochies, spoons or anything. What's the most appropriate "first equipment for the boat that has nothing" for a new guy fishing areas 20-5/6/7 and 19-1/2/3/4. Mostly fishing with the riggers, but with pinks going nuts I wouldn't mind a rod purely for jigging the surface with the kids (will my crappy tire spincast be good enough for that?).
Read through my prior posts and you'll realize I'm fairly green - I'm usually the fishing buddy or occasional charter experience that should have paid more attention to gear, but now it's time for my own setup.
Also - required safety equipment? Should I get an anchor, if so which one suits this boat? I saw the other thread about the radar reflector, but there's no way I will be able to mount it high as it's just got a bimini. Electronics won't be installed for a few weeks - but want to get out before then - should I wait or get a cheap radio and use navionics for gps?
Got me a Campion 542, however I got absolutely nothing but a single cheap spincast rod and tackle setup for lake fishing. Looking for recommendations on what to get for salmon and hali. I have downriggers but no traps, rods, flashers, hoochies, spoons or anything. What's the most appropriate "first equipment for the boat that has nothing" for a new guy fishing areas 20-5/6/7 and 19-1/2/3/4. Mostly fishing with the riggers, but with pinks going nuts I wouldn't mind a rod purely for jigging the surface with the kids (will my crappy tire spincast be good enough for that?).
Read through my prior posts and you'll realize I'm fairly green - I'm usually the fishing buddy or occasional charter experience that should have paid more attention to gear, but now it's time for my own setup.
Also - required safety equipment? Should I get an anchor, if so which one suits this boat? I saw the other thread about the radar reflector, but there's no way I will be able to mount it high as it's just got a bimini. Electronics won't be installed for a few weeks - but want to get out before then - should I wait or get a cheap radio and use navionics for gps?