rod and reel recommendations
rod and reel recommendations
I'm looking for some good advice on what kind of rod and reel to get for Bass and Walleye. Trying to stay under a hundred bucks.
Re: rod and reel recommendations
This could be a long one....I'll let you decide what length/power/action you want unless you want to provide additional info. However, in this price range, some sticks to look at include:
Shimano Compre--would probably be my pick on the spinning side
Abu Garcia Veritas--would probably be my pick on the casting side
Falcon BuCoo
Temple Fork (TFO)--not my favorite
St. Croix Mojo
E21 Carrot Stix Wild
Shimano Compre--would probably be my pick on the spinning side
Abu Garcia Veritas--would probably be my pick on the casting side
Falcon BuCoo
Temple Fork (TFO)--not my favorite
St. Croix Mojo
E21 Carrot Stix Wild
Re: rod and reel recommendations
I have a bucoo really like it, have heard good things about the compre as well, for spinning reels i would go with a medium grade shimano just some ideas
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Re: rod and reel recommendations
You didn't specify whether you wanted spinning or bait-casting.
Regardless, at a $100 price point for both, I'd be looking at a Bass Pro Shop or a Cabelas combo. They do sell a number of them under the $100 mark and usually you'd be spending more if purchased the rod and reel separately.
On the Cabelas site I'd probably grab the Exceler or Megaforce as bait-casting combos. Have handled both reels and they appear to be well made and priced right. Certainly not top end but serviceable. Abu Black Max Combos appear to be a reasonable value also.
Spinning they have a Pfluegar Arbor on sale. As a disclaimer, I do not fish Spinning gear, but Cabelas spinning combos list many of the main stream manufacturers. Others may be able to steer you towards a decent inexpensive sinning combo.
Hope this helps a bit
Regardless, at a $100 price point for both, I'd be looking at a Bass Pro Shop or a Cabelas combo. They do sell a number of them under the $100 mark and usually you'd be spending more if purchased the rod and reel separately.
On the Cabelas site I'd probably grab the Exceler or Megaforce as bait-casting combos. Have handled both reels and they appear to be well made and priced right. Certainly not top end but serviceable. Abu Black Max Combos appear to be a reasonable value also.
Spinning they have a Pfluegar Arbor on sale. As a disclaimer, I do not fish Spinning gear, but Cabelas spinning combos list many of the main stream manufacturers. Others may be able to steer you towards a decent inexpensive sinning combo.
Hope this helps a bit
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Re: rod and reel recommendations
I highly recommend getting a Mitchell 308 spinning reel. For 40 bucks you can't beat these spinning reels, and since you want one reel for walleye and bass you should deffinately get a spinning reel. At cabelas you can get this reel along with a nice cabelasrod in a combo for around $70. And i have to say that even though i have rod and reel set ups over $300 i still find myself useing my mitchell and for some applications.
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Re: rod and reel recommendations
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Id go with 7' MH for a pretty "well-rounded" combo...
Id go with 7' MH for a pretty "well-rounded" combo...
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Re: rod and reel recommendations
Sorry, I went all rods...For a combo at that price, I think you are gonna have to go house brand..Cabelas, Bass Pro, etc.
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Re: rod and reel recommendations
bass pro carbonlite rod and reel, and another reel is the bass pro, pro qualifier, this reel gets very good reviews.
Re: rod and reel recommendations
Gonna be tough at the price. Like above look at Bass Pro brands. I would really consider going up to 150-200 and looking at shimano products like the Compre and Canean. Wait for a sale or use a $20 off coupon at Cabelas to help a little