04-08-08, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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What would you do here???
Sometime next week I plan on buying a St. Croix Premier Spinning, 7', medium power, fast-action, for only $100 at our local tackle store. After taxes, this will be a better deal than buying from the maker due to shipping, handling, etc...
That's not the hard part.... I plan on using this rod for most, if not all of my walleye fishing tactics, but I also think it would be a killer Shakey Head Rod. What would you do in this situation?? Would you:
Thanks in advance, -Buzz |
04-08-08, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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Most of the time, buying from the manufacturer is more expnsive since they charge MFSR, and most places don't. Check outthe prices of Abu reels on their website compared to BPS, TW, or Cabelas.
As for which rods to use for what: I'd use the wild river to DS and Shakey, and the new one for walleye because the line you should be using for finesse bass fishing is a lot different from what you should be using for walleyes. just my opinion though. BB
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04-08-08, 08:58 PM | #3 |
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If it were me, I would go to BPS and buy the Pflueger President/Extreme XPS rod combo. It's on sale for $99.88. That way you get a really good rod AND reel for the price of just one rod. My $0.02.
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04-08-08, 09:15 PM | #4 | |
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-Buzz |
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04-08-08, 09:44 PM | #5 |
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Couple reel ideas, (in order of most-wanted to less-wanted):
1) http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...333&hasJS=true 2) http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...333&hasJS=true 3) http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...333&hasJS=true 4) http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...333&hasJS=true -Buzz |
04-09-08, 03:46 PM | #6 |
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As for store brand rods, BPS rods are good rods. I have a Pro Qualifier and a Johnny Morris Sig., and no complaints about either.
As for the reels: I've neverused Pfleuger spinning reels. Shimano makes a great reel. I've heard the Symetre is just as good as the Saros, but less expensive. An finally, Abu garcia also makes agood spinning reel. I've had my Cardinal 300 for over 4 years, never oiled it yet, and it's still running smooth. And it was only 30 bucks! IMO, the Symetre would be your best bet there. BB
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