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 Chevrolet Other Pickups 1948 CHEVY Custom Hot Street Rod Pickup Truck Garage Kept Low ORiGiNAL Miles $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 6d 23h 31m |
 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Starwood Custom 22 Modulare wheels Suspension Fully Loaded Hot Rod $52,888.00 Time Remaining: 15d 15h 31m Buy It Now for only: $52,888.00 |
 Chevrolet Camaro Video 1970 1 2 Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe Custom High Performance RS Z 28 Street Rod $19,200.00 (22 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 13h 37m |
 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass with 455 Mild Custom Rod $6,100.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 22h 30m |
 Chevrolet Other Pickups 1977 CHEVY PICK UP STREET ROD LOWERED AND CHOPPED COOL TRUCK WITH CUSTOM PAINT $18,900.00 Time Remaining: 8d 1h Buy It Now for only: $18,900.00 |
 Chevrolet Corvette Baldwin Motion Tribute Custom Rat Rod Corvette $5,105.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 26m |
 Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Custom Street Rod $53,100.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 23h 1m |
 Chevrolet Other Custom Coupe Street Rod 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Original Custom Coupe V8 Auto Trans 308 Posi $26,500.00 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 39m Buy It Now for only: $26,500.00 |
 Ford BEAUTIFUL 1 OF A KIND 27 TRACK T ROADSTER CUSTOM BUILT Hot Rod RESERVE LOWERED $12,500.00 Time Remaining: 5d 51m |
 Chrysler Other 1947 Chrysler Convertible Resto Street Rod Custom Vintage Classic Antique car $12,100.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 20h 14m |
 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Built Show Custom Built Concept Rod No Reserve Corvette Convertible C5 C6 Camaro 69 96 Show $5,105.50 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 1h 19m |
 Ford Other 1939 Ford Standard Coupe Custom Hot Rod $44,500.00 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 23m Buy It Now for only: $44,500.00 |
 Chevrolet El Camino 1959 CHEVY EL CAMINO HOT STREET RAT ROD CUSTOM LOWRIDER $8,850.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 46m |
 Ford Other Bantam 1932 Bantam Pro Street Car Custom Hot Rod $9,100.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 1m Buy It Now for only: $16,000.00 |
 Ford Street Rod 1932 Ford Custom Steel Street Rod Roadster Show Car $117,900.00 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 1m Buy It Now for only: $117,900.00 |
 Ford Other Watch Video 1939 Ford Coupe All Steel A C Custom Show Car Hot Rod Street Rod Show Stopper $15,555.55 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 8d 16h 31m |
 Ford Other 1954 FORD SUNLINER CONVERTIBLE RESTO MOD CUSTOM STREET ROD $12,525.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 36m Buy It Now for only: $24,500.00 |
 Ford Mustang 1968 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM STREET ROD $5,100.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 23h 54m |
 Ford Other WOODY 32 FORD ROADSTER PICKUP WOODY CUSTOM STREET ROD HOT CLASSIC PRO BUILT MUST SEE $125,000.00 Time Remaining: 11d 3h 6m Buy It Now for only: $125,000.00 |
 Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 2 DR 1955 Chevy BelAir Custom Build Street Rod Pro Tour Rotisserie Restore $40,100.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 9d 5m |
 Chevrolet Impala not ss hard top custom impalla ss super blue restored v8 new suspension rod factory ac $2,600.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 23h 51m |
 Chevrolet Other Pickups 1954 CHEVY PICKUP RAT ROD HOT ROD STREET ROD CUSTOM $14,000.00 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 57m Buy It Now for only: $14,000.00 |
 Volkswagen Other Volkswagen Beetle CLASSIC CUSTOM HOT ROD 1969 $1,585.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 10m |
 Nash Metropolitan convertible 954 Nash Metropolitan Convertible Custom Hot Rod Black Ls1 $15,600.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 12m Buy It Now for only: $30,000.00 |
 Volkswagen Beetle Classic CHOP TOP CUSTOM VW VOLKS ROD BUG RATROD CUSTOM CHOP TOPEXTENDED 1968 $6,301.33 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 23h 52m |
 Oldsmobile Other 1947 Oldsmobile Olds Convertible barn find rat rod custom 47 Buick Chevy $6,900.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 51m Buy It Now for only: $6,900.00 |
 Chevrolet S 10 Hot Rod 1991 Chevy S10 S 10 S 10 Custom Truck 350 V8 Crate Motor $2,550.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 14h 54m Buy It Now for only: $5,999.00 |
 Ford Other Deluxe 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe Custom Hot Rod $15,000.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 2h 6m |
 Chevrolet Malibu Custom Muscle Car 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Street Rod 396 V8 Automatic $16,995.00 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $16,995.00 |
 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 03 custom pickup hot rod lowrider bagged lowered sema dodge plymouth muscle drag $10,096.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 2m |
 Chevrolet El Camino 2dr Pickup 1984 CHEVROLET IROC SS CHOO CHOO CUSTOM SUPER SPORT ELCAMINO HOT ROD $5,350.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 18h 18m |
 Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Frame off Like new Custom Rod $12,900.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 20h 48m Buy It Now for only: $25,000.00 |
 Cadillac Other 1947 Cadillac Hearse Rat HOT Rod Limo Rare Custom Project Escalade Low Rider 47 $1,750.00 Time Remaining: 7d 14h 32m Buy It Now for only: $1,750.00 |
 Chevrolet Nova ss clone novahotrodbig blockchevyiimuscle car454502street rodclassic custom $9,100.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 4h 16m |
 Chevrolet Chevelle 1971 Chevy Stock unrestored barn find virgin survivor street rod custom $3,650.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 2h 1m Buy It Now for only: $14,200.00 |
 Chevrolet Nova Custom PRISTINE CUSTOM 63 CHEVY II ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM Featured in HOT ROD Magazine $14,675.00 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 34m Buy It Now for only: $14,675.00 |
 Chevrolet Other 1940 Chevrolet CUSTOM STREET ROD GORGEOUS RIDE $7,600.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 16h 26m Buy It Now for only: $23,900.00 |
 Ford Other 1940 Ford 2dr Sedan Project Custom Hot Rod TRat Rod Kustom Tudor Parts $105.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 22h 35m Buy It Now for only: $2,500.00 |
 Studebaker studebaker hot rod rat rod custom $28,500.00 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 13m Buy It Now for only: $28,500.00 |
 Chevrolet Other Pickups suburban 1948 chevy suburban hot rod custom street rod daily driver ALL steel $10,600.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 16h 45m |
 Dodge Other 1920 Dodge Custom Rat Rod $261.01 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 2h 1m |
 Ford Other Ford Street Rod Custom $50,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h |
 Ford Model A 1930 FORD MODEL A CHOPPED COUPE HOT ROD STREETROD CUSTOM NICE CAR NOT RAT ROD $28,500.00 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 24m Buy It Now for only: $28,500.00 |
 Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 Sport Coupe 1956 Bel Air Hard Top Custom Street Rod $25,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $38,500.00 |
 Ford Model T 1916 modelC mustang powered 1916 FORD model C cab delivery truck custom hot rod mustang powered $7,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 17h 48m |
 Willys 1941 Custom Show Willys Blown Pro Street Outlaw Body All New Street Rod $89,500.00 Time Remaining: 10d 17h 50m Buy It Now for only: $89,500.00 |
 Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 1957 CHEVROLET 2DR SEDAN RAT ROD HOT ROD MILD CUSTOM $10,000.00 Time Remaining: 6d 1m |
 Nash Custom Club Coupe 1951 Nash Custom Street Rod Show winner $200.00 Time Remaining: 4d 23h 26m Buy It Now for only: $23,900.00 |
 Dodge 2 Door Custom Hot Rod Ratrod Drag Lowrider Project A C Show Car Driver Chevy V8 $10,000.00 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 14m |
 Chevrolet Impala CUSTOM SHOW WINNER LIKE SS FASTBACK MUSCLE HOT ROD $39,000.00 Time Remaining: 14d 18h 46m Buy It Now for only: $39,000.00 |
 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4dr 4WD Lifted Monster Hot Rod Custom Project 4x4 lift V8 Show Mud Truck Ratrod $2,500.00 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 22m |
 Chevrolet Other Pickups custom 1952 custom rat rod chevy pick up $2,500.00 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 31m |
 Replica Kit Makes Other 1933 FORD 3 WINDOW COUPE A C SUICIDE DOORS 350 V8 CUSTOM STREET ROD $39,900.00 Time Remaining: 17d 1h 33m Buy It Now for only: $39,900.00 |
 Ford Crown Victoria Classic 1951 Ford Victoria 2 dr hdtp custom hot rod $15,000.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 45m |
 Studebaker p u 1949 Custom Rat Rod Led Sled Studebaker P U $7,000.00 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 11m Buy It Now for only: $7,500.00 |
 Chevrolet Bel Air 150 210 Bel Air 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Rat Rod Kustom Bomb Scta $4,650.01 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 22h 24m |
 Chevrolet Camaro 1972 Camaro Pro Touring Custom Resto Mod Hot Rod 193219331934 trade $45,000.00 Time Remaining: 19d 22h 32m Buy It Now for only: $45,000.00 |
 Ford Model A 1929 ford pickup A B all steel body ratrod street rod custom replica $1,500.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 21m |
 Ford Model A Modified Model A Hot Rod Rat Rod Custom Kustom Bucket Roadster $1,225.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 44m Buy It Now for only: $10,000.00 |
 Chevrolet Impala 1963 impala ss lowrider hot rod custom 64 65 66 shell parts car $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $1,000.00 |
 Ford Other 1948 Ford 2 Door Sedan Mild Hot Rod Custom $15,000.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 45m |
 Ford Other 1942 Ford Truck Flathead Rat Hot Rod Custom RUNS GREAT Ready to Cruise $6,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 52m Buy It Now for only: $7,500.00 |
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Choosing the Right Rod and Reel
The variety of fishing gear is endless. Dozens of reels to crank when the clerk isn't looking and dozens of rods to twitch without hitting another customer.
Here's what I do: before I go into the sport shop I decide what I am going after. And I do just that. But, aside, I usually end up with cans of to-die-for pretzels and elk jerky, too.
Picking the right reel for the job is easy if you know what fish species you'll be going after. I'm lucky, I use the same rod and reels for bass, walleye and yellow perch.
I prefer a spinning reel over the baitcaster. That's what I grew up with and that's what feels best in my hand. I also like the control it gives me when casting and fighting a fish.
Most freshwater fishing is easily done with a spinning reel but what about size? How big or small of a reel should I purchase for my next trip to Lake Erie?
Reel manufactures like to assign numbers to their products. The number usually denotes its size. The larger the number, the larger the reel.
Look for reels with numbers such as 200, or 2000, 2500 or 3000 (my choice). These reels are prime sizes for most river and lake fishing. Larger reels such as 4000, 4500 or 5000 usually denote saltwater reels, made for 8, 9-foot rods for surf or pier fishing.
There is one exception to this rule, I've found. And that's the size of the fisherman who will be using the reel. A large man with big hands might think a 2500 Shimano is too small to operate. Then obviously go with a larger reel.
Price-wise, it's a jungle out there. Reels can cost anywhere from $10 up to $600. I've never owned a $600 reel and probably won't. I tend to stick in the $60-$120 range.
When you pick up a reel read the information on the box. It will tell you a lot about what's inside. Reels with more stainless steel ball bearings will likely last longer, but cost more.
But price and longivity go hand in hand. Buy a $60 reel and you might have to purchase one every two years. Buy a $120 reel and it might last four years. In the long run, the cost is the same.
Generally, spool your reels with 8-12-pound test line.
Now that you've decided on a reel let's stroll over to the rod rack. It's here that I spent the most money. I want strength, sensitivity, light weight feel, quality guides, a real cork handle and a reel seat that won't cut into my hand. Keep this in mind and you will choose wisely.
Some manufacturers still offer fiberglass rods, but most turn out varying grades made of graphite and other binding materials. Why graphite? It's strong, light and sensitive. Take care and it will last 5-10 years.
Choosing the length of the rod is pretty much subjective. Some anglers like a shorter stick, while others want more tip to fight their fish. If you can afford it buy both and you'll know soon enough what's right for you.
As I indicated earlier, I am sold on the smaller reel such as a 2000 Diawa or 2500 Shimano spinning reel.This size is perfect for a 6-foot or 6'6" rod.
Unless you are sold on a custom built fishing rod, stick with well known companies like Berkley, Fenwick, Zebco and Shakespeare. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's also offer some good stuff under their name.
As with reels, the more you spend the better the equipment. It's up to the individual to decide what's best for his/her budget.
Under the weight of a fish, A good rod should always have a gentle curve from near the handle to the tip. This means the weight is being distributed equally up and down the shaft.
So, when I go shopping I take along a one-pound weight tied to some fishing line with a snap swivel on the other end. When trying out a rod, snap the weight on to the tip's eye then lift slowly and observe the curve. If there isn't any, the rod is too stiff. If the rod tip goes to the floor, the rod is too limp. You want something in between.
All rods are marked as to their strength. Look just above the handle and you will find some writing. Letter "M" mean a medium rod; "MH" means medium-heavy; "L" light. You get the idea.
Remember, though, a Zebco medium probably won't be the same as a Berkley medium. Check it out.
About the Author
Capt. Tony Denslow is a retired news journalist who now operates a sportfishing charter business on Lake Erie.