Garcia96 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hello I'm new to ontariofishingcommunity.com and I love it! But was wondering if someone on here could give some advice. I'm about to make my first order online at Americanlegacy.com and wanting to purchase the Diawa ballistic ex 2500 and the Shimano zodias 6'8" or 7' medium light action rod. Do you guys think it's a good match and good balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcia96 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Also my current rod is an Abu Garcia 6'6" medium action rod and it says max lure weight is 3/8 oz.. The new rod I want to buy is medium light action only and its 7 feet but says max lure weight is 3/8 oz? Does that mean it will have same fighting strength? I'm asking because they don't carry just the medium action rod. Reply back would be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 As far as the rods they are both good choices and I wouldn't over think it much. I have a 5'6 Abu ultra lite as well as a 6'6" and I love them both. I don't buy anything I can't see and touch. Can you not look at one locally then buy it online if it's a deal. Both the local tackle shops I deal with will match most online prices and order the item in. Fishing World and Bill's Bait in Hamilton. I would like to welcome you aboard. Good fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcia96 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanks for the reply! The reason why I was ordering is because sail here in Cambridge and BPS don't carry it and I didn't understand why my Abu medium action is the same lure weight requirements for the shimano zodias medium-light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcia96 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 I just checked out the fishing world site. The rod I want is $269 but online it's like $190. You think they would match that price? The reel I want it out of stock there tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 You've heard of the 72 cent dollar correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 I assume that the $169 price is in USD which works out to $263 in Canadian dollars plus shipping of course. If I were you I'd shop in my area which in your case is a decent area for tackle shops. Go talk to them and see what they say. Then you can always come back to our classifieds and see what some of the members here in your area might have for sale. Just a thought. edit: Wayne's too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 edit: Wayne's too fast. so easy to make an inappropriate comment there... Go to a few smaller places that have the brands you're after and put the rod and reel together to see if you like the feel of it. You might find a rod or reel off your list to match up better. If I ever buy online I know what I'm getting from seeing it and holding it prior. The CAD vs USD will kill your "deal" as stated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Where are you located? If JB's is close then check them out for sure! From SERVICE to price it's worth a trip to the smaller stores... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 If you have the time you will find some great rod and reel combos come thru here. It may not be the specific one you are asking for but other combos may do fit the bill. Welcome to OFC. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Ya, I buy online, once I know it works for me. Deals now are not there IMO with the CDN $. Gas is in my favor though. 88 a lt this morning. Fisherpete gives stuff away in the clfieds. LOL Welcome to the site BTW. Edited December 31, 2015 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkat Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Some of the best deals come from small local shops. Check a few out I like to waggle a rod before I buy it. Plus it's nice to support local business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Deals or not, a 2500 series reel seems pretty heavy to match up with a 7' med lt rod but i'm basing that on walleye type rods. Best to go to a store and put the reel on the rod and see what you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcia96 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks for the replies guys! I live in Cambridge and I don't know small local shops around here. A lot closed down from what I heard. I can try calling around. The reason why I was going for medium light was because the lure weight max was 3/8 oz and my medium action Abu I have now is the exact same lure weight requirement but it's medium action. I'd have to feel it myself. But if have to go for the medium then I will pair it with the 2500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmon Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 This is in your area naturalsports.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Like the boys said a worth less dollar pretty much kills anything from the States plus shipping a 7 foot rod tube is not cheap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I live in Cambridge... Check with Greg & Tim at Bills Bait and Tackle in Hamilton, I deal with them a lot and they will go out of their way to help set you up with the proper setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcia96 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 The shipping for amercianlegacy is free. And thank you I emailed them to see what they had in stock . Saves the drive lol. Thanks guys and happy new year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 You will get your first taste of import/brokerage fees Buy a better used rod locally, for less. Or buy from natural, fishing world or get one of the many rods sail pretty much gives.away between now and spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 The reason why I was going for medium light was because the lure weight max was 3/8 oz and my medium action Abu I have now is the exact same lure weight requirement but it's medium action.You have said this a few times now, so what are you going to use the new combo for? That may help out better telling us what you want to use the new combo for in giving feedback to other options out there. buick14 is telling you some good info there too. He's one to trust there as he's got a TOP NOTCH arsenal of fishing gear... You DO want to check what's being sold on this site first as Brian mentioned. I have gotten a few things off Pete at great rates! Others too... Just some 'food for thought' there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Garcia, you aren't far from Bill's Bait. Take the 403 to Hamilton and take the airport exit. Turn left, North, on Upper James and Bill's is a few mins down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcia96 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I usually just go wading with in-lines , x raps. Soft plastics. Mostly fish smallmouth in the grand. Trying to find pike spots. I emailed few local stores. My father was just telling me about angling outfitters in Woodstock. Prob going to check it out. Idk why but my heart is on the 2 new Diawa reels. Apparently super smooth , light , waterproof drag system. Fishing world I will be checking too. And most good rods and reels that caught my eye at sail are sold out but could possibly check it out still for at least a rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkat Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Burns fishing in Burlington Fishing World Hamilton Bills Bait And Tackle. I have had good deals at all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Yup be careful when purchasing on line from the USA. I just learned the hard way. New inflatable PFD regular $200 on sale 1/2 price - $99.00. with shipping 26 bux + exchange on the dollar they billed my visa $176.00! That's not all. I just received a bill from UPS. The bill states I owe them another $41.00 for import duties & brokerage fees & of course HST! So the total for a 99 dollar PFD is now $217.00! Do your best to shop at your local tackle shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 There are a few stores that have no tax sales coming up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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