06-27-05, 05:32 AM | #1 |
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Help with new setup
ive started bass fishing not that long ago but have been fishing all my life. ive started fishing freshwater for about a good year now. Im currently using a shimano reel with some no name brand rod that ive used since i was a kid. I feel its time i got a new setup so ill narrow it down as much as possible. After reading reviews im leaning towards a shimano combo because i personally know their reliable and top of the line quality,(asking for any suggestions as to what rod and what reel). I have a budget of about 50-70 dollars. I would also appreciate any other recommendations that fit in my budget(other brands). Thx for your help guys.
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06-27-05, 07:48 AM | #2 |
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Re: Help with new setup
Any quantum or shimano rod from 40-70 bucks would do the job, or go online to basspro and get a Bionic blade rod
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06-27-05, 05:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Help with new setup
most shimanos run 70 bucks and up
igot a good shimano combo from my local sports center shimano reel and a 6'6 MH rod real good for jigs and worming it depends what you want to do with the rod worms and jigs a big MH rod do best crank baits and other swim baits a medium action rod about 7 foot will do better i to prefer the shimanos ive got 2 calcuttas for spec trout fishing they area an awsome reel but pretty expensive quantum is also a pretty good reel ive got 1 of the the older ones and its a good real and there rods are good also a good reel is a phflueger i got a combo phflueger rod and reel for bout 50 bucks 6'6 MH rod its a lil stiff even for a MH but its a good jig rod got it from my sports center also |
06-27-05, 05:51 PM | #4 |
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Re: Help with new setup
I have used Quantum gear for over 6 years now and everytime I buy a new stuff I always go with them. You can check out basspro or cabelas, they usually have combos that are reasonably priced.
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06-27-05, 05:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: Help with new setup
Shimano is probably what I would go with if I was buying a new setup....................
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06-27-05, 06:13 PM | #6 |
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I would recommend a Berkley Lighting Stick 6'0" MH one piece which is $30.00. Them for a reel I would get a Mitchell Avocet S2000 which is $20.00. You can get both at your local walmart for a great price of $50.00!
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06-27-05, 07:18 PM | #7 |
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I usually feel the rod and see how light it is, as well as balance,, usually you can take the rod and right above the cork grip is a balance point. Also if you can look them over in person take note of the flexibility in the last 18 inches, that varies a tad from one to another, I'd also recommend a 6ft 6 rod medium heavy 8)
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06-28-05, 04:37 AM | #8 |
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Re: Help with new setup
I think ive narrowed it down to getting a shimano scimitar. Now for the reel, i was looking at about 40-50 dollars for one? what do any of you think the best baitcasting reel i could get for that price would be? BTW thx for the help
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06-28-05, 11:53 AM | #9 |
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good choice ive got a scimitar and i love it
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06-28-05, 02:49 PM | #10 |
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Go with Shimano, you won't be disapointed.
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06-28-05, 06:27 PM | #11 |
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In my humble opinion I would go with this reel from Cabela's on sale right now for a great price.
http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...pod&cmCat= Or get on E-Bay and check out the Janis Pinnacle's. A guy name Aegis usually has 3 or 4 for sale at a time and you can usually pick them up for $30.00-$40.00. It's the same reel as the Cabela's reel. I have two of them and really like them. |
06-28-05, 08:18 PM | #12 |
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Re: Help with new setup
not a shimono fan -of the bass rods- but to me a fenwick feels better and is a heap lighter. imo that a rod don't feel right in my hand unless there is a reel on it. i use mostly quatum reels with a pfluger and ambassador torno thrown in.really liking that pfluger buy the way.
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06-30-05, 01:37 AM | #13 |
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this is the setup ive been deciding on and i was wondering if any you thought the price and the setup itself was a good choice to be going with
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse thx |
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