birthday gift

[BumbleBee]

my younger brother is right into fishing and it's his birthday coming up. I was thinking about buying him a really nice spinner. any ideas?

[twilyth]

If it's fly fishing, maybe a fly tieing kit?

https://www.google.com/search?q=fly+tying+kit&num=100&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=bEB&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&ei=JlizTuDYEInn0QHCmaHGBA&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=6&ved=0CGIQ_AUoBQ&biw=1337&bih=720

[BumbleBee]

he doesn't fly fish.

[MT Alex]

Shakespeare's Ugly Stik is the standard "meat and potatos" spinning rod nation wide. It has a decent action, and is damn near unbreakable, plus, it has a good warranty. For all around performance, I'd recommend the Classic Ugly Stik that is 7 feet long, medium action that is rated for 6-15 pound test line, if he goes after big bass in cover, or something, jump to the step up. But it sucks to have a super heavy rod that most fish you catch don't offer any sport. http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/index_rods.html

As far as reels go, most modern reels have a ton of ball bearings, and mid priced reels of today are much better than the expensive ones ones of 20 years ago. I like Daiwa reels, a $30 model is smooth and nice. Make sure to get him an extra spool for the reel so he can have a couple different size lines. http://www.daiwa.com/reel/detail.aspx?id=238 I would recommend either the 2500 or 3000 model, depending upon the fish he goes after. They aren't too big, but big enough to put a bunch of line on.

[SK-1]

Rod and reel combo or lures? What is your budget? Lots of killer combos out there.

[BumbleBee]

thanks a lot guys.

my brother has a Daiwa Megaforce Baitcaster and 2 spinners (I can't remember but are cheap).

I thought about getting him a rod but they are too personal. I am not sure on the size or weight he likes.

he does use salmon eggs a lot. I am not sure if I should lean towards a baitcaster or spinner :(

$150 is my budget.

[DannibusX]

Keep it simple. Get him a dope tackle box with a gift certificate to a sporting goods shop inside.

[BumbleBee]

money in a card doesn't work. he has a really nice tackle box.

[Bundy]

I think MT Alex has given the very best of advice on rods, I also consider uglystick one of the best from extensive experience. I have used those rods for at least 20 years and like them over most (not all) rods.

You might consider something different. You could try a good quality fishing hat or shirt or waders if he is a river fisher.That way you might not be offering what he doesn't want/need. Fishing is a rather specific sport.

[BumbleBee]

little update. I bought my brother a Shimano Saros 4000F and he loves it. thanks guys :)