Good combo for under 200$?

officerhoyt · 06-19-06, 01:35 PM

Is this a good combo for under two hundred bucks?

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If there is another combo you would suggest, it would be appreciated
thanks

betursweetbass · 06-19-06, 03:07 PM

With the prices of quality rods and reels heading for the skies like gasoline, I'd say it is, but if I was going to spend that kind of money, I would invest in the reel and go with a lower quality rod for now....a good set up, would be a Shimano Curado D for about 199, and a Shimano Crucial for about another 130.00 bucks....JMO. Shimano isn't known for having sales though, but the retailers will now and then.

HulaPopr · 06-19-06, 03:10 PM

What do you plan on using it for? Thats a great reel, but I don't like the BPS rods all that much, they're not that sensitive at all, at least the cheaper ones aren't. If you want to get a different rod, I'd go with a St. Croix or Quantum. To balance the budget you could always get a pfleuger reel, cheaper than shimanos but just as good in every way, they've got the best reels out there for the price IMO.

pig n jig · 06-19-06, 07:15 PM

I would save your money.What reason did Shimano bring the citica reel name back, its been discontinued for a few years ? The need to fill a lower budget reel in their lineup. Shimano won't give nothin away, always gotta have premium price for their name. They will throw the bone to ya,when you spend your money on their high dollar products and yet you will somehow be smiling about it. Even though they just raped, pillaged and burned your savings account to near extinction ?

The rod is the smartest part of your combo.You will stand a better chance of boating fish on the light bite days.The reel is nothing more than a line tender. It lets you cast line out and lets you reel line in. as to what degree of difficulty you may experience while using it, is not always determined by the price tag they carry.

P N J

officerhoyt · 06-19-06, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pig n jig

I would save your money.What reason did Shimano bring the citica reel name back, its been discontinued for a few years ? The need to fill a lower budget reel in their lineup. Shimano won't give nothin away, always gotta have premium price for their name. They will throw the bone to ya,when you spend your money on their high dollar products and yet you will somehow be smiling about it. Even though they just raped, pillaged and burned your savings account to near extinction ?

The rod is the smartest part of your combo.You will stand a better chance of boating fish on the light bite days.The reel is nothing more than a line tender. It lets you cast line out and lets you reel line in. as to what degree of difficulty you may experience while using it, is not always determined by the price tag they carry.

P N J

What do you suggest?

JB · 06-19-06, 07:42 PM

I'd price rods from several manufactures, like All Star, Kistler Rods, or
bass pro bionic blades

www.allstarrods.com/

www.kistlerrods.com/

flfireman · 06-19-06, 08:38 PM

I use BPS rods- extreme,bionic blades. But have started leaning towards All Stars. I own 2 now and will probably have more soon.

pig n jig · 06-19-06, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by officerhoyt

What do you suggest?

It is not for me to decide.You are the one throwing down the money on it.I shouldn't have slammed Shimano like that, like I said its not my decision.It would help to list what types of lures, you're planning to use with it.That would be helpful in trying to get the best for your lure presentations and money. P N J

lizardsrule · 06-19-06, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pig n jig

I shouldn't have slammed Shimano like that,
P N J

Just had to get that quoted before you deleted it

Lizards

flamez · 06-20-06, 03:32 AM

bps extremes cheap but smooth and effective

Tnbasser · 06-20-06, 08:56 AM

Do yerself a favor...Get yerself a Pflueger Purist or Echelon reel, and a CrazyFish Rod.Comes out about the same price.

bassinbob · 06-20-06, 11:09 PM

Officerhoyt. I have the citica and like it very much. I'd say it's a big improvment over the curado's and on par with a curado super free. I have to agree with JB on the Kistler rod. Buy one and you'll love it. I have tried the Airrus rod and like it. I just used it this past weekend for 6 or 7 hours sat and sun. While not as light as the Kistler it didn't wear out my arm either. Also the St Croixs' are a very good rod. I use the priemeres and love all 6 of them. To answer your question I'd say a citica reel and either a St Croix or the Airrus rod.

Bob

3dkicker · 06-22-06, 12:45 PM

Hey,
Don't leave out the Abu Garcia Torno reels. Got two of them. Very good reels and haven't had a problem with them. Found one brand new on Ebay for $50 (included shipping) that normally retails for $115. That leaves $150 for a nice rod. Your choice - you can get one custom made if you want but there are plenty of good rods out there for that price.
David

06-19-06, 01:35 PM	#1
officerhoyt BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 108	Good combo for under 200$? Is this a good combo for under two hundred bucks? http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...=SearchResults http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...=SearchResults If there is another combo you would suggest, it would be appreciated thanks

06-19-06, 03:10 PM	#3
HulaPopr BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,282	What do you plan on using it for? Thats a great reel, but I don't like the BPS rods all that much, they're not that sensitive at all, at least the cheaper ones aren't. If you want to get a different rod, I'd go with a St. Croix or Quantum. To balance the budget you could always get a pfleuger reel, cheaper than shimanos but just as good in every way, they've got the best reels out there for the price IMO. __________________ Orland, FL To do list: catch a bass on a c-rig catch a bass on a swimbait

06-19-06, 08:38 PM	#7
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	I use BPS rods- extreme,bionic blades. But have started leaning towards All Stars. I own 2 now and will probably have more soon. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

06-20-06, 03:32 AM	#10
flamez BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St.Cloud Central Florida Posts: 910	bps extremes cheap but smooth and effective __________________ "You got that right flamez, only one other bait more fun to throw than a buzzbait, and thats a sand minnow!" - Trap

06-20-06, 11:09 PM	#12
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Officerhoyt. I have the citica and like it very much. I'd say it's a big improvment over the curado's and on par with a curado super free. I have to agree with JB on the Kistler rod. Buy one and you'll love it. I have tried the Airrus rod and like it. I just used it this past weekend for 6 or 7 hours sat and sun. While not as light as the Kistler it didn't wear out my arm either. Also the St Croixs' are a very good rod. I use the priemeres and love all 6 of them. To answer your question I'd say a citica reel and either a St Croix or the Airrus rod. Bob __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

06-19-06, 03:07 PM	#2
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	With the prices of quality rods and reels heading for the skies like gasoline, I'd say it is, but if I was going to spend that kind of money, I would invest in the reel and go with a lower quality rod for now....a good set up, would be a Shimano Curado D for about 199, and a Shimano Crucial for about another 130.00 bucks....JMO. Shimano isn't known for having sales though, but the retailers will now and then.

06-19-06, 07:15 PM	#4
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	I would save your money.What reason did Shimano bring the citica reel name back, its been discontinued for a few years ? The need to fill a lower budget reel in their lineup. Shimano won't give nothin away, always gotta have premium price for their name. They will throw the bone to ya,when you spend your money on their high dollar products and yet you will somehow be smiling about it. Even though they just raped, pillaged and burned your savings account to near extinction ? The rod is the smartest part of your combo.You will stand a better chance of boating fish on the light bite days.The reel is nothing more than a line tender. It lets you cast line out and lets you reel line in. as to what degree of difficulty you may experience while using it, is not always determined by the price tag they carry. P N J

06-19-06, 07:42 PM	#6
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I'd price rods from several manufactures, like All Star, Kistler Rods, or bass pro bionic blades www.allstarrods.com/ www.kistlerrods.com/

06-20-06, 08:56 AM	#11
Tnbasser BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Waverly, Tn Posts: 702	Do yerself a favor...Get yerself a Pflueger Purist or Echelon reel, and a CrazyFish Rod.Comes out about the same price.

06-22-06, 12:45 PM	#13
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Abu. Torno Hey, Don't leave out the Abu Garcia Torno reels. Got two of them. Very good reels and haven't had a problem with them. Found one brand new on Ebay for $50 (included shipping) that normally retails for $115. That leaves $150 for a nice rod. Your choice - you can get one custom made if you want but there are plenty of good rods out there for that price. David

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