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Looking for a new trout rod set up, any suggestions?
Posted on 6/29/14 at 10:45 pm
Posted on 6/29/14 at 10:45 pm
Looking to spend around $300 total, 7' or longer rod and spinning reel.
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Posted on 6/29/14 at 10:52 pm to Sheesh125
I just got a Stradic FJ 3000 on a 7'2" M 13 Fishing Omen Green rod. I really like this combo quite a bit so far.
It came out to about $285 plus tax.
It came out to about $285 plus tax.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 10:59 pm to NOFOX
Stradic 4000, falcon coastal hd 7'
Posted on 6/29/14 at 11:15 pm to Sheesh125
The stradic's are nice. But they are expensive and will eat up a lot of your $300.00 budget unless you can find a good sale on one or combo.
Cabelas Stradic rod/reel combo $299.00
I would recommend checking out the Shimano Saros. It is a really nice reel and you should have no problems pairing it up with a nice rod for around $250.00.
Cabelas Stradic rod/reel combo $299.00
I would recommend checking out the Shimano Saros. It is a really nice reel and you should have no problems pairing it up with a nice rod for around $250.00.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 11:48 pm to Sheesh125
Shimano Sahara and a 7' ML Falcon Coastal rod
Posted on 6/30/14 at 1:04 am to weisertiger
Second the saros. I have two paired with falcon bucoo rods. Love the combo. Runs $250 each
Posted on 6/30/14 at 5:33 am to Sheesh125
I think any of the Shimano suggestions will work well.
I reallly like my St. Croix MF. Should run you about 120.
ETA: 4000 will work, but I prefer a 2500 or 3000
I reallly like my St. Croix MF. Should run you about 120.
ETA: 4000 will work, but I prefer a 2500 or 3000
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 5:35 am
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:18 am to Sheesh125
I've caught thousands of trout and never needed a $300 set up
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:00 am to yellowfin
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I've caught thousands of trout and never needed a $300 set up
I have to agree with this... I will spend $200 though. I just put a new falcon coastal md on my newest reel which is about 2 yrs old..
Got a bearing replaced on an old citica and moved the all star shrimp tail special to that one.
I have the all star shrimp tail special think about $80
Castaway saltwater md at about $90-$100
And the falcon coastal md popper at $90...
I like the falcon the best... It has the best features of both of the other rods combined, think I paid $90...
All 3 are 7'. Use all 3 on basically anything inshore.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:15 am to Sheesh125
I went and held/tried every rod I could find from $80-$120. They all felt the same to me except for one line... TFO Signature Series (Spinning) I only found them in stock at BPS here. The 7' ML is in a whole different category than the others. It is far "lighter" than other ML yet I can still whip a small jig a mile and hurl a cork pretty good too. It is kind of specific rod because once you go MH or 7'6" it doesnt seperate itself from other rods.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:36 am to yellowfin
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I've caught thousands of trout and never needed a $300 set up
I bought a $300 Calcutta reel back in 1996. Still use it to this day. If that is not getting your money's worth I'm not sure what is.
Point is--buy cheap and buy often.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:16 am to Motorboat
I think any of the Shimano suggestions will work well.
I reallly like my St. Croix MF. Should run you about 120. agree with this
I reallly like my St. Croix MF. Should run you about 120. agree with this
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:23 am to Sheesh125
Penn SSV5500/Penn Legion Rod. I have owned many reels; the Penns get the job done and last forever.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:26 am to TutHillTiger
As far as Spinning reels, Daiwa IMHO has more value than Shimano and have always had a better drag which is important. Look at same retails and the Daiwa will have more goodies, like bearings , pounds of drag ect. Love the Samuri braid as well. Smooth as glass but spendy.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 11:08 am to Who Me
Stradic FJ 3000 is $153 at Puglia's in Metairie. It was only about $20 more than the Saros.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 11:09 am to Who Me
Stradic FJ 3000 is $153 at Puglia's in Metairie. It was only about $20 more than the Saros.
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