San Diego & SoCal Fishing Forums

There is a few things to consider before answering. Is your wife a avid fisherwoman? Or is she like my wife who sees it as more housework as I drag dirt into the car and fishy smelling clothing home. Secondly how old are your kids?

There is a few places where you can make it a day trip, with a ...

Great questions by Pipster. I would argue to start out like any other sport of hobby, start small and work your way up.

A cheap spinning combo (~$30-50) from your typical sporting goods store, 7 feet medium action will work, 10 lb nylon fishing line, size 6 hooks, and some weights (0.5 -1 oz). I ...

If you are just fishing lakes and the bays from shore (not saltwater piers), then IMO it's hard to beat this combo for value. Not joking when I say it's as good as combos >2x the price.
Shakespeare 7' micro light rod and Daiwa Regal LT 2500
I would still happily use this combo today and I have some ...