09-04-06, 09:28 AM | #1 |
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Dicks Sporting?
Anyone shop here......they have some good deals now and again.....
anyone know a good rod for under 30 bucks? |
09-04-06, 09:32 AM | #2 |
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They have Okuma Rods/Reel combo for 30 bucks, 6ft 6in M or MH, cant remember. Should be a good one from the feel of it.
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09-04-06, 09:38 AM | #3 |
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30 bucks is a little low for a good rod. you need to spend at least 60 to 70. i spent 90 on mine and 80 for my reel
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09-04-06, 12:22 PM | #4 |
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dude while I was in Ky this store had some pretty sweet looking Shimano rods for like 20 bucks......eh...wish I would have picked one up.
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If you really shop around, you can get a good rod for cheap, I paid 45$ for my falcon lowrider(a 100+ dollar rod), it turns out that one shop gives you half off your rod, if you buy a reel too, and spools you up for free. Shop around the local tackleshops, they have the best deals.
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Ive shopped at Dicks before There actuallt higher prces then GM, i have a 10.00 dollar off coupon so im planing on buying a new reel from there
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You could try an ugly stick. They are pretty good for a cheap rod.
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I fish with top quality rods from Wally World. I think I paid 18.00 for my last rod. I have never heard a bass tell me that he wished I would have caught him on a 100 dollar rod. I know that more expensive rods may feel better, but I tell people to just get what they can afford. Wally World sells Shakespeare rods for 7 bucks each and they do a great job for what they cost. Trust me, the fish don't care what rod you are using to catch them. I even use the Shakespeare open face reels that you can get for 20 bucks. I paid 150 for a Quantum baitcaster with Med/Hvy rod and I can't stand to use it. When I want to use a baitcaster I use a Rhino that I found on clearance at Wally World for 15.00 with one of those 7 dollar rods and I like it more than the Quantum. Call me crazy, but they give me the feel that I like and have better luck with them.
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They are opening a Dicks in my town next month so I will let you know.
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09-05-06, 07:57 PM | #10 |
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Yes, support your local baitshop, the price might be a little higher, but they will get what you want, generally have a good selection of things that actually work in your area, and know what'g going in in the local lakes.
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Thanks Dampeoples,
I like to hear there's a few guys that feel the way you do. http://www.theeyeshaveit.net |
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YES!! I hate shopping for fishing stuff at wallys, but sometimes its a necessity (if your too young to drive), there is only one thing that they seel that other places dont: renegade worms, and I happen to go through bundles of these. I love my loacal tackleshop(s) though, and they all know me by name, because I practically live there.
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No problem eyes, you might save a buck at Wal-Mart, but they don't call you by name when you walk in
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Dick's has some stuff I buy, but only because they are everywhere anymore. Man do I miss my old Galyan's. They have a lot more sporting apparel then fishing stuff. Give me a BPS, and I might just spend the night LOL.
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dampeoples, the only local one here quit carrying anything other than fly fishing stuff this year. I have to drive nearly an hour to get anything. I am still happy to say I have only been into one WalMart one time in the past five years. It is important to support small business whenever possible, since I own half of one that started a couple months ago.
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Yeah, I'm so lucky, cause were getting a gander mountain, I would much rather spend my money on them, as opposed to Wallys, because they are outdoorsmen. I still will buy from my loacal tackleshop, but gander mountain has a way better selection.
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you can get bass pro tourney special rods when they go on sale for $29.they are a great rod for that price.i own a 5-6 pistol grip that i like.
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i agree dampeoples, also when you start going more, they start to hook you up with deals and ****, and fix some stuff for free. like my rod tip snapped on a pike hookset, and he fixed it for free. it is only a few dollar fix, but still. He gave me a few deals on rods and things too.
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Well usually, if you buy your rod from a local tackleshop, they'll fix the tip if it breaks. My tackleshop gives awesome deals on combos, to me and my dad.
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no they fixed rods i didnt even buy from them a few times
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To much other sporting goods for me. They do have a nice deal on All Star constellation rods. $49.00 dollars. May pick one up and see how it fly's.
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09-09-06, 12:44 AM | #23 |
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yeah....I just find cranks cost more at the lil companies? How about u all?
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i have noticed the cheaper the better. i have alot of 30 dollar tackle and love it.
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