tbayboy Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hey everyone, thank to OntarioCarper I've now got a couple new (to me at least) baitcasters bringing my total to 3 but I only have one rod. I'm trying to decide what to pick up but I'm not sure what to get. Right now I've got a 7' medium heavy single piece BPS extreme rod and I want to pick up one more before this weekend (I'll pick up a 3rd later - payday isn't til next week hehe). What would you all suggest as a second rod to complement the one I have? The 2 quantum MG classics have 50lb braid on them and my existing BPS extreme reel has 20lb power pro on it. I'd prefer a 2 piece rod so that if I'm limited in space I can pack something easier also I want to keep the cost down a bit - say $100 tops? So bring it on - what would you guys and gals buy in my place (target species is just about anything - hows that for narrowing it down ). Thanks in advance Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) Those are nice reels you picked up I was looking at them too. All depends on what style of fishing you do but I would get another 7' MH 1pc, stick the quantums on the 7'ers and maybe a shorter softer M or ML 6'6" for your BPS reel & 20# braid. The 7' are versatile rods, you can use em for bass, pike, bottom bouncing for walleye amongst other things. Edited August 30, 2007 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 EH! Berkeley Gorilla Stick,, can't go wrong , available in many classes.. very affordable and tough as nails.. very versatile...good for braided lines. ZZZZZZZZZZZING!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Bang for your buck one word Shimano, I have several Bob Izumi signature and they are great I have several Compre and they are great and I recently purchased a Convergence and it`s a nice rod less than 50 bucks and a lifetime warranty to boot, with your 100 bucks you got the 2 rods you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted August 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys, keep it coming. Good point Raf - better to focus on a new rod for the lighter line/reel and use the existing heavier rod for one of the new reels. So a 6 or 6 1/2 foot medium or medium light 2 piecer is my current thinking. The tough and bang for buck stuff is very good too - I'm lousy at taking good care of my rods so something that I won't break by sticking it into the ground climbing out of the river or other mishaps (or cheap enough that I don't care) might be a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Ugly Stik Tiger Lite, good rod at an affordable price... about $59 USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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