140.00 casting combo??

dave0943 · 06-23-10, 02:26 PM

Well I was real skeptical. I was looking at the Cabela's website and saw the Prodigy/ Fish Eagle casting combo for 139.99. I read the reviews that
were very positive. I'm normally cautious reading reviews as they are placed by experienced and newer fisherman. Decided to buy the combo with the 7' medium heavy rod. I observed upon opening the package that this combo, made by Diawa for Cabela's had above average quality. I loaded it up with 20 lb braid and took it to the yard with a plug. Set up was easy. The drag seemed very good for a reel in this price range. I set the magnetic cast contol to about five, put on a 3/8 oz casting plug, adjusted the tension and let it rip. Very nice! I casted around 50 times without a hint of the birds. The reel has six bearings and a roller bearing, very smooth. The rod is of good quality, good action and back bone. Reel seat, Fuji guides, and a good cork handle. I was skeptical and surprised. Took it to the lake on father's day and landed 11 bass in a couple hours.
Bass averaged about 2 lbs, nothing big, but loads of fun. If you need a good back up outfit, or heck, a decent combo period, take a look at the Cabela's( Diawa) Prodigy, Prc200 A/ Fish Eagle 11 casting combo, still
139.95. They also have the reel with Magna touch, and Prodigy rod for a upgrade price. You never know what goodies you can find on the websites. Gets me in trouble with mama all the time! sleeping on the boat has some advantages.
Dave

Bassboss · 06-23-10, 02:45 PM

Sweet!! Glade you like your new combo man!

I've heard pretty good stuff about the reel before!

Rebbasser · 06-23-10, 09:18 PM

That's a good combo for the price. Haven't fished the rod but have handled them and they have a good feel. I have a prodigy baitcaster and it is a really good reel. I like daiwa reels so knew it would be good quality. You done good!

keithdog · 06-23-10, 10:00 PM

I have 2 Prodigy reels. You got an excellent deal my friend. Enjoy your toys as I know you will.

Cavs1123 · 06-24-10, 09:19 AM

Those brakes on em are pretty amazing

islandbass · 06-26-10, 05:13 PM

Right on! I have a mag touch myself. Many times house brands can be had for very good prices.

06-23-10, 02:26 PM	#1
dave0943 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Iron Mountain, MI Posts: 174	140.00 casting combo?? Well I was real skeptical. I was looking at the Cabela's website and saw the Prodigy/ Fish Eagle casting combo for 139.99. I read the reviews that were very positive. I'm normally cautious reading reviews as they are placed by experienced and newer fisherman. Decided to buy the combo with the 7' medium heavy rod. I observed upon opening the package that this combo, made by Diawa for Cabela's had above average quality. I loaded it up with 20 lb braid and took it to the yard with a plug. Set up was easy. The drag seemed very good for a reel in this price range. I set the magnetic cast contol to about five, put on a 3/8 oz casting plug, adjusted the tension and let it rip. Very nice! I casted around 50 times without a hint of the birds. The reel has six bearings and a roller bearing, very smooth. The rod is of good quality, good action and back bone. Reel seat, Fuji guides, and a good cork handle. I was skeptical and surprised. Took it to the lake on father's day and landed 11 bass in a couple hours. Bass averaged about 2 lbs, nothing big, but loads of fun. If you need a good back up outfit, or heck, a decent combo period, take a look at the Cabela's( Diawa) Prodigy, Prc200 A/ Fish Eagle 11 casting combo, still 139.95. They also have the reel with Magna touch, and Prodigy rod for a upgrade price. You never know what goodies you can find on the websites. Gets me in trouble with mama all the time! sleeping on the boat has some advantages. Dave

06-23-10, 02:45 PM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Sweet!! Glade you like your new combo man! I've heard pretty good stuff about the reel before! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-23-10, 09:18 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	That's a good combo for the price. Haven't fished the rod but have handled them and they have a good feel. I have a prodigy baitcaster and it is a really good reel. I like daiwa reels so knew it would be good quality. You done good! __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

06-24-10, 09:19 AM	#5
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	Those brakes on em are pretty amazing __________________ Tom

06-26-10, 05:13 PM	#6
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Right on! I have a mag touch myself. Many times house brands can be had for very good prices. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

06-23-10, 10:00 PM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I have 2 Prodigy reels. You got an excellent deal my friend. Enjoy your toys as I know you will.

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