In this video I review the best fishing rod and reel combination for saltwater and freshwater fishing. This is a good choice for an all around spinning combination for small to large sized fish.
I’ve done extensive reviews on the Penn Pursuit 3 spinning reel and the Ugly Stik Gx2 rod. If you’d like more information on either of them check out these videos:
Spinning Rod Review https://youtu.be/RDz_OXrKsaU
Gx2 Review Video https://youtu.be/xQfebyJYS20
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Hey rad, I just wanted to say thank you for the review and information of this amazing combo I bought my gx2 after looking at your video about it and today I finally have my penn pursuit 3 reel. My dream combo man, thanks a lot for the inspiration and just know I watch all your videos and you’re living the life man. LIFE IS FUN, LIVE IT !
Would you suggest the 6000 or 8000 for around heavy structure? What pole would you pair it with?
wow! I got my first ever fishing combo like 5 years ago and it was a 6'6 medium action gx2 with an Okuma 4000 series reel. somehow it looks like I chose the best combo without knowing it.
I can totally agree with the pursuit! I got one on a broken down rod for 15 bucks at a yard sale and it is crazy smooth and has held up as well as any reel I own! I am thinking about getting the 5 for sea trout fishing
hey the amazon link directs me to an Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Fishing Rod, not a spinning rod? I am confused.
Is your rod 1pc or 2pc/ which is better? Also would would be the difference if I go for M.heavy instead of just medium?
I’m loving your videos and I’m about to buy this combo. I’m new to fishing and don’t know what I’ll be fishing. Mostly salt water. Keep up the good work. Loving the videos you have been a great help.
I have these ugly stick GX 2 spinning rod and the Penn Pursuit III 500 for my ugly stick GX 2 medium havey spinning rod for Pier fishing 🎣👍🏼
What is the lure rating on the medium rod? Can it handle a 1 oz spoon? Looking for a good rod for throwing spoons and lures for Spanish and trout.
can you use this rod for fresh water and saltwater and with real baits
The funniest thing ever just happened, I was just about to buy the penn persuit 3 and ugly stik gx2 for a saltwater and freshwater combo, and the. I saw this video!! Great minds think alike my brother.
What type of line do you use for this combo? As well as what’s your go-to lure for this combo?
Just bought a PP4 this morning from marine west, after already purchasing a 6000 PP4 reel at your recommendation. For $99 the PP rod reel combo is a steal. The 8000 reel alone is close to $99. Cant wait to get to the the pier and go crab snare fishing.