Can I get a good spinning reel for FW for around $350?
Jun 19, 2020 16:52:07 #
I'd be just finishing at lakes, I've been using an ugly stick I bought for $40 bucks, but want to get something better, can I have some recommendations, please?
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by drivingtilldawn
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by drivingtilldawn
Jun 19, 2020 16:52:16 #
Just get a Phlueger President and save the money for tackle or a better rod.
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by Malekutay
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by Malekutay
Jun 19, 2020 16:52:20 #
Jun 19, 2020 16:52:24 #
I was recently going down this path. I decided to buy 3 pfluger presidents and kast king rods. If you’re not casting you’re not catching. Now I have a total of 5 rod and reels I take fishing.
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by bigshot9002
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by bigshot9002
Jun 19, 2020 16:52:52 #
Jun 19, 2020 16:52:58 #
You can get good spinning reels for $100-125. Use the money saved for a better rod. A better rod has more sensitivity and options in power and actions. A Shimano Stradic reel is about 150. A G Loomis E6X rod is a little over 200. This will be a very good set-up that will last years with proper care. St. Croix has more options in rods in the price range. Also, You can go with 70-80 dollar reels and 100 dollars rods and get a couple. You have options to get a very high end rig or a couple very good set-ups.
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by ask_the_fisherman
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by ask_the_fisherman
Jun 19, 2020 16:53:04 #
From Shimano: Stradic ci4 or the Sustain
From Daiwa: Ballistic
As far as rod I highly recommend the Shimano Poison Adrena. The MH might say MH on it but looking at the line and lure ratings and comparing with other brands it's a medium power
The other option would be to get the new Shimano twin power and an expride, you would stretch the reel budget a little($50) and come under budget on the rod by $100
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by Tehmadpanda
From Daiwa: Ballistic
As far as rod I highly recommend the Shimano Poison Adrena. The MH might say MH on it but looking at the line and lure ratings and comparing with other brands it's a medium power
The other option would be to get the new Shimano twin power and an expride, you would stretch the reel budget a little($50) and come under budget on the rod by $100
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by Tehmadpanda
Jun 19, 2020 16:53:09 #
This is a very good time to buy a reel, Shimano is redoing their Ci4+ reels so they are on major discounts at a bunch of places. They are an amazing lightweight reel and are incredible for the sale price. They are selling out fast so it's worth taking a look at them asap.
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by 5uper5kunk
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by 5uper5kunk
Jun 19, 2020 19:11:52 #
jfbanzai
Loc: Menomonie, Wisconsin
FS Digest wrote:
I was recently going down this path. I decided to buy 3 pfluger presidents and kast king rods. If you’re not casting you’re not catching. Now I have a total of 5 rod and reels I take fishing.
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by bigshot9002
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by bigshot9002
I recently bought a couple of Kast King rods (7 ft, fast action, spinning) and I can't get over how good they are for the money. I was able to get a deal for about $65 apiece, and love them for worm/creature applications. If you spend $100 each on rod and reel, you can do pretty much anything. Most fishermen are like golfers, they think more expensive gear will make them better, when it is time and effort that make the difference.
Jun 20, 2020 08:16:48 #
FS Digest wrote:
This is a very good time to buy a reel, Shimano is redoing their Ci4+ reels so they are on major discounts at a bunch of places. They are an amazing lightweight reel and are incredible for the sale price. They are selling out fast so it's worth taking a look at them asap.
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by 5uper5kunk
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by 5uper5kunk
All of the Bass Pro stores in Virginia are out of stock and will not let you order them.
Jun 20, 2020 09:44:27 #
I'd say "It ain't the value of the rod & reel that catches fish, it's the guy throwing it"! You can get a good setup for less than $200. Don't get caught up in the hype, it's the steak, not the sizzle! I'm a lousy golfer, don't matter what new driver I buy, I'm still lousy!
Jun 20, 2020 10:11:45 #
The rod is much more important than the reel; spend most of your funds there.
Jun 20, 2020 10:20:53 #
Jun 20, 2020 15:29:32 #
dafjib
Loc: Asheville ,N.C.
Go to Fl. fishing products get a great reel ,these are some of the best reels I have ever used great drag and the Co. is super ,you wont be sorry ,better than most name brand reels ,and I have had them all !
Jun 20, 2020 21:40:48 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
A budget of $350 for EACH ?
Why, Son... with that budget....walk into the shop and MERELY POINT ! The clerk will say "good choice !", ring up the sale....... and not be able to wipe the grin off his face, the rest of the day.
Why, Son... with that budget....walk into the shop and MERELY POINT ! The clerk will say "good choice !", ring up the sale....... and not be able to wipe the grin off his face, the rest of the day.
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