Recommendations for Rod and Line

[Camp Red Maple]

I have a friend and she just went fishing for her first time. She wants a all purpose rod and line. More bass than anything but walleye could be in her future or pike (with a wire leader ). I thought a 6' medium action rod mated with this (http://www.basspro.com/Zebco-Omega-P...duct/10210694/) and white braid 10lb line with a 6' 15lb flurocarbon leader. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[blasted_saber]

Bump up to 20lb braid and ditch the fluro. It will catch mostly anything for the average person.

[sawbill]

Yep! Keep it simple for starters. I personally never liked spincast reels because they had so many faults but todays reels may be a big improvement over those aggravating things I tried. They would fit a womans hand however.
Just in case you decide to go to a spinning reel, make sure its small enough to fit. Let her operate the bail. Some are just too long between grip and bail to operate comfortably.
I think 6 ft is a bit short for a rod and I'd certainly look at a 2 piece instead of one piece.
I don't think you really can't go too wrong with anything you do buy for basic casting.
Its only when you get into specialized fishing, such as trolling for lakers that you would have to pick a different setup.

[Whiplash]

(http://www.basspro.com/Zebco-Omega-P...duct/10210694/) .

wow, they still making those things??

imo...if she really gets into fishing, she's either gonna go spinning or bait-casting sooner than later. see what she feels more comfortable with and lead her in that direction now If braid is a must, spinning is going to have a much larger buffer zone to learn within.

[Villy91]

i run 7 ft medhvy rods with 30 pound braid on the reel, I always go quantum reels

[Villy91]

i would recommend her to start using spinning gear right away

[Rugger]

I'm with everyone else that it's best to start off with a spinning reel. I'd look at ones in the 2000-2500 size and match it with a 2 piece medium action rod in the 6'6"-7' range. I would tend to suggest spooling it with 8-10lb co-polymer line but if you think she's willing to go to braid then 15-20# is good.

[Camp Red Maple]

Wow great suggestions...so 6 6 spinner with 20lb braid it is...thanks for your help

[MikePal]

I would tend to suggest spooling it with 8-10lb co-polymer line

Ditto..I've never used more than 8lb line for bass/pike/walleye. In fact thats is all we used to use for Coho out in Victoria years ago... like the feel and like the fight.

[greatwhite]

Been using 8 pound and occasionally 10 Trilene XL all my life. Caught a few 20 pound Pikes as well as Cod, Mackeral. Just have to play them more.