Looking to buy my first Baitcast Combo..

[mikeymikey]

Hello again?

 

I am looking for purchase a my ever Baitcast reel & rod combo and I have no idea what to look for what to get.

On top of that I am cheap and I am not as hardcore as some of you.

My budget is limited to $150 (after tax if possible).

Another thing I do prefer is left-hand retrieve reel.

 

Any recommendation as to which brand/combo to get and where to buy from. (local shop would be prefered)

 

 

Thank you!

[ssauvain]

Go to Bass Pro shops at this location.

This is a bionic blade 79.00 fantastic rod..I have 3. Teamed up with a Abu Garcia Revo reel. I have 2 of these revo reels...super smooth and just really nice!!!!!!

 

 

 

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...0003000_100-3-1

[urbanangler1990]

hmm thats one sweet deal, that reel is just awsome!

[mikeymikey]

Nice but gone way over my budget.

[JEREMY]

I picked up a bps extreme combo at the spring sale and just love it. If it is in your price range its a a great deal.

[sturgman]

I was in the same boat a while back when i got hooked on Musky fishing. I purchased a new abu garcia 5600 series baitcater on ebay for $65 bucks shipping included and bought a bass pro shop 7 ft. heavy action baitcaster rod at the store.. Awesome reel and I have been happy with the rod also. Best money I have ever spent on gear i must say!!

[hawg_hauler]

I am pretty sure that you can get a Shimano Citica with a decent BPS rod for a good deal. The Citica has come a long way in design and I believe you wouldn't be disappointed.

[Blake]

For your price range check out Fishing World. They have a nice baitcasting reel on sale for $70 not sure if it comes in left hand though. They also have some Pfluegar reels with a Shimano Convergence rod which would be right in your price range!!!!!!! They have a huge sale going on that ends Sunday so I am sure they could hook you up.

[Guest lundboy]

Being that you are new to baitcasting, whatever reel you get make sure it has a good adjustable centrifical brake or magnetic brake system. It will help you learn to cast without too many bird's nests.

 

The BPS $79 rod in a Medium Heavy action is not bad, but I find them a little top heavy... Take a look at the Berkley Lightning Rods as well for $49, they are a good solid rod and a little lighter, then pick the best reel you can find for the balance of your money.

 

Then practice practice practice!

 

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?k=.../PURLRC661M.jpg

 

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...t=SearchResults

Edited April 27, 2007 by lundboy

[Raf]

just my 0.02c but with baitcasters you are much better off spending a few more dollars and get quality. dont skimp, you'll have less frustrating moments on the water. if you dont have enough right now, save some more pennies.

[snag]

just my 0.02c but with baitcasters you are much better off spending a few more dollars and get quality. dont skimp, you'll have less frustrating moments on the water. if you dont have enough right now, save some more pennies.

 

I agree.

 

I would use ALL your cash on the baitcaster and wait for the rod to come on sale.