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re: Best baitcast rod and reel combo <$200 (Update pg 3)
Posted on 4/16/15 at 8:07 pm to MisterSenator
Posted on 4/16/15 at 8:07 pm to MisterSenator
Shimano Citica and a Falcon Coastal.
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Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:14 pm to MisterSenator
But used online. I rarely buy new rods and reel. A lot of times you're buying from guys that use them just a couple of times (if at all) and then sell them.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 7:39 am to No8Easy2
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Abu veritas
on all those shitty Abu Garcia rods Really though, these rods are garbage. Veritas and the Verdict. Long story short but between the 3 (2 veritas, 1 verdict) I had and my brother had 2 veritas they all broke. Every single one of them. The only rod I have ever had snap on a flounder, they next one snapped on the hook set of a bass, the verdict broke on redfish. Pure Fishing eventially sent me a Fenwick rod bc the Abu Garica's kept breaking.
Best combo for the money is a Lew's Tournament Speed Spool and H2O Ethos rod.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 7:40 am to MisterSenator
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Shimano Citica and a Falcon Coastal.
This. Or go with what Pogey said and get an all star. All in all I have never gone wrong with shimano both inshore and offshore.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 7:59 am to Throbinhood
quote:I will never own another Abu rod. Swore off them once, but when Vendettas came out a few years ago I bought one. Broke in the middle, setting the hook on a . . .Goggleye
shitty Abu Garcia rods
Never again.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 8:11 am to MisterSenator
Lew's Speed Spool Tournament MG. St. Croix has some rods in that price range. May put you a hair over $200. All Star is definitely going to have some good rods that you can pair with it that may keep you under $200
Posted on 4/17/15 at 8:29 am to MisterSenator
Citica on a Skeet Reese, have a couple setups and love them. The BPS pro qualifier is another good one, my next reel will probably be a Lews though.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 8:56 am to MisterSenator
Lew's tourney lite - $139
Cabela's tourney ZX - $70 when on sale.
A little more than what you're looking for, but worth every penny.
Can also find a Lew's tourney pro on amazon for around $150.
Cabela's tourney ZX - $70 when on sale.
A little more than what you're looking for, but worth every penny.
Can also find a Lew's tourney pro on amazon for around $150.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 9:52 am to MisterSenator
More important, than what you buy make sure you use the proper action rod and weight of line to match the weight of the bait. You can't worm fish with a crack bait rod and can't throw a small crankbai with a worm rod. If your just learning to cast these things that's the most important lesson. Good luck
Posted on 4/17/15 at 9:56 am to MisterSenator
Mettle + Castaway/AllStar
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:07 am to MisterSenator
shimano Citica or Lew's speed spool reel
Lew's rod or All star classic
you can mix and match either of these and have a nice setup for under $200 if you search the internet.
Lew's rod or All star classic
you can mix and match either of these and have a nice setup for under $200 if you search the internet.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:14 am to MisterSenator
I'm a huge fan of the Lews BB1. However, it's $150. I would stay away from the Abu Garcia rods. Have had no luck with them. Up your budget and put it on a Duckett micro magic. If you have to choose between the 2, the rod is more important IMO.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:25 am to SCwTiger
quote:
I will never own another Abu rod........ Broke in the middle, setting the hook....
Never again.
Yep, know the exact feeling
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:42 am to Throbinhood
All this talk makes me want to go get a new rod/reel.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 10:57 am to boom roasted
I need some kind of tweener. Not a flippin' stick or grass rake, but not your run of the mill 6'6" jobie either. Broke my last one and it was a bit too limber anyway.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:00 am to AlxTgr
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I need some kind of tweener. Not a flippin' stick or grass rake, but not your run of the mill 6'6" jobie either. Broke my last one and it was a bit too limber anyway.
Get a Powell.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:11 am to reds on reds on reds
I just priced those. None for me.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:17 am to AlxTgr
What are you looking to spend?
Posted on 4/17/15 at 11:28 am to reds on reds on reds
Not thought about it hard, but probably under $129.99
Posted on 4/17/15 at 12:46 pm to Throbinhood
I've got several abu vendetta spinning rods. I'm looking to upgrade because they are a bit too stiff and there isn't much "feel" to them. But i have had no problems with them breaking and have caught a lot of big reds with them.
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