Rods
The most common rod type which is easily used by beginners
Spinning Rod
beginner reel with a closed face
Spin Cast
bait used in med depth waters beer vegetation and used to attract predator fish
Chatterbait
used for catch and release. Live bait is used on this hook
Circle
average size is 5 inches and is a member of the sunfish family
Blugill
The most advanced rod most commonly paired with a bait caster
Casting Rod
used for trolling in the water where the bait sits at a designated depth
Trolling reel
bait used to attract bass, walleye, crappie and creates a vertical jumping motion to Minnick injured bait
Jig
used for high snag areas. Sharp ends are protected by guards
Weedless
average length is 23 inches and found in major rivers like the Ohio, Wabash, and mississippi
Blue catfish
Used for salt water and has a longer handle than other rods
Surf Rod
most popular for catching bass, redfish, & crappie
Spinning reel
used for attracting salmon and trout, commonly made of metal and usually paired with a baitcaster
Spoonbait
Used on crankbaits to catch bass, pike, and muskee
Treble
Found in all bodies of fresh water but prefer large ponds, lakes, & rivers. Most common sport fish
Largemouth Bass
used for ice fishing and is the shortest rod in length
Ice Rod
advanced reel that anglers use to have better control & accuracy
Bait cast
attracts all types of bass, used in shallow water over vegetation
Top water
shaped like a "J" and used for raised water level situations or commonly paired with a bobber
Worm
native to the great lakes and thrives in deep water. Average size is 28-48 inches and 15-36 pounds
Muskellunge
Requires assembly to use, averages 9 feet, reel sits underneath the rod
Fly Rod
Wild: Most common for catching crappie
spinning
used to attract bass, pike, and trout. Has a small metal blade that rotates as it is pulled through the water
In line spinner
used with live bait to catch pan fish, crappie, walleye and trout
Aberdeen
IL state record is 4lbs 8.8oz. Panfish and highly sought sport fish. Mottled in color. Prefer clear water
Black crappie