Budget about 100 bucks.
Intended use casting from bank below dams on Arkansas river for stripers.
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by between20andthree
- Ugly Stick Gx2— $40
- KastKing Centron Spinning Reel— $30
Select the size of the rod and reel that you are using. I personally have no issue with this setup and It’s been my go to cheap set.
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by BigBoySky
I probably go with a different reel, but that's a solid rod.
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by Narmuriel
I haven’t any problems with the reel, honestly thought it would feel cheap, but it doesnt.
It’s become one of my favorite. No complaints for $30
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by BigBoySky
Penn Pursuit 3 and ugly stick Gx2. My go to combo.
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by Madshadow85
I have both of these as combo purchases.
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by rjkardo
+1 for the Ugly Stik recommendations, though I prefer an Ugly Stik Elite for its cork grips and slightly lighter feel overall. It runs about 40 bucks like the GX2. I've had good experience with Berkley Lightning Rods too, they run about 30 bucks (or they used to at least).
Shimano makes a couple reels in the 30-40 dollar range. Shimano Sienna is one of my go to's for $30. Really, you could probably get any reel in the $30-40 range from any of the big name reel manufacturers (Shimano, Penn, Daiwa, Abu, Pflueger, Okuma, etc.) and you'd be alright.
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by _fnt_
Check the major tackle store and look for sales.
Has anyone fished with the 7'6 ACC Crappie stix? If so, what are your thoughts about it.
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