Baitcast combos under 150: I want to start using baitcasters for bass. I usually use spinning reels. Right now I'm looking at the lews mach 1, American hero, ugly stick, and Berkeley.

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Baitcast combos under 150

Sep 30, 2019 09:32:52 #

FS Digest

I want to start using baitcasters for bass. I usually use spinning reels. Right now I'm looking at the lews mach 1, American hero, ugly stick, and Berkeley. Which should I choose. Feel free to add other combos as well. Thanks!

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by emerritt14

Sep 30, 2019 09:33:01 #

FS Digest

I put a new baitcasting combo together last year and have been very pleased. I've probably used it about 100 times in the last year and have had absolutely zero issues. I've landed some great bass with it.

Dobyns Fury FR 704C - $120.00 /&/ Kastking Spartacus Plus - $46.00

I know that seems pretty cheap for a baitcasting reel and I was pretty skeptical when placing the order, but the overwhelming positive reviews were right. It casts great and the retrieve is butter-smooth.

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by DeertayD

Sep 30, 2019 09:33:32 #

FS Digest

Lewis has a couple nice combos in that range.

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by ourtime93710

Sep 30, 2019 09:33:46 #

FS Digest

Wait until American Legacy Fishing has the Shimano SLX combo on sale again. IIRC it was right around $150. Very nice reel with a good braking system.

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by 5uper5kunk

Sep 30, 2019 09:33:52 #

FS Digest

Ugly sticks are great. I think a good baitcasting reel in your price range is the Abu Garcia Silvermax. I have 2 and love 'em. They are 3 years old and still going strong.

https://www.abugarcia.com/abugarcia-reels-baitcast-reels-low-profile/abu-garcia-silver-max-low-profile-reel/1373564.html

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by delongpike

Sep 30, 2019 09:33:56 #

FS Digest

I’m enjoying the lews American hero combo.

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by SocalFzj80

Sep 30, 2019 09:34:00 #

FS Digest

I’ll echo that Shimano SLX combo, Shimano is really trying to get it in dealers hands with some specials buys so you could see a pretty decent combo price at some point. I’ll add however the Daiwa Fuego CT combo at $150, which is the entry model for Daiwa’s “MagForce-Z” braking system. It is a completely different system than anything else out there and in my opinion the best. It truly excels. Lews does make some nice combos too, you won’t go wrong with either of those, but I’d stay away from Ugly Stik or Berkley combos, personally.

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by phishybizness

Sep 30, 2019 09:55:44 #

kprzybyla

One of my favorite set ups I have is a BPS pro qualifier 2 matched to an ABU vendetta 7'3' MH I actually have two of these set ups and I use them frequently along with several other bait casting set ups costing significantly more money... but I have to say, the pro qualifier2/vendetta combo has been a work horse for me and performed flawlessly! The Lews stuff in that range will serve you well also... on a side note, I picked up a Daiwa Pro cast combo at dicks for $99.00 and I gotta say, I actually really like the rod... reel is a on the cheap side but it works fine...

Sep 30, 2019 12:16:39 #

Bass face

Go online to; Tackle Warehouse. There you will find hundreds of options in your price range. You’ll be able to put together a combo exactly how you choose. 🏄🏼‍♂️🎣

Oct 1, 2019 16:34:33 #

Skbrownie

FS Digest wrote:

Look at Kastking , pretty good equipment for the money

Oct 1, 2019 17:10:51 #

Bass face

I agree. I have the Royal Legend and it’s a spectacular reel for the price! Well built, smooth, and easy to adjust to your skill level. Comparable to $150 reel. Also, the Diawa cc80 is a great reel for the price. 🏄🏼‍♂️🎣

Oct 2, 2019 11:58:27 #

flybynight Loc: Brookline, MA

Bait casting for bass is the best way to go. Price ?? Dont know , still using my custom rods and old shamano's from 30 and 40 years ago. Even then they where Way Past 150.

Oct 2, 2019 13:11:13 #

Mississippi Loc: Biloxi/Gulfport,Ms..

I don't know about anything kastking? I read on here that they wasn't worth anything and didn't hold up and thats putting it nicely, did i read wrong on this or what I'd like to know ???

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