Rod, Reel and Tackel for SD Walleye and Pike

[GEEZER]

I'd recommend about a 7' light rod that's fairly stiff. Any reasonable ball bearing reel will be OK. I've come to just love 10 lb. test 2 lb. dia. Spiderwire or Fireline braided line. The stuff casts great and is sensitive as all get out. If you're going after pike, it's a good idea to use a 6 - 8" steel leader so you don't get bitten off. Far as lures go, I'd check the local fishing outlets. Damn few I ever ran into when I lived there gave me a bum steer & tried to sell me stuff I didn't need.

Good luck.
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