New rod/reel combo

DevinCamPA · 08-17-05, 08:24 PM

Whats up guys...i've used spinning rods my whole life but now want to switch to a bait cast reel/rod. I am clueless one what is a good brand and model of casting reel. As of right now im using a quatum spin and ugly stik. What do you reccommend to get? Something reasonable priced.

Bender · 08-17-05, 09:00 PM

I just got a cheap Quantum reel from Wal-Mart to see if I like it. It is a lot more work and difficult to be accurate so far. I am still not sure of the advantage. Hopefully somebody can help us both.

Raul · 08-17-05, 09:07 PM

How much is "reasonably" priced. The Daiwa Procaster 6+1/ BPS Bionic Blade combo runs for about 100 dollars and I have a good opinion about both, a Curado/ BPS Extreme runs from 170 to 190 depending upon the model of reel. Those are the ones I recommend.

Dyas · 08-17-05, 09:41 PM

For starting out I would use an Abu Garcia Ambassauer 6000 or 5600. You can get them from Wal-mart. They come with either a Berkly Lightning rod or an Ugly Stick............................

Devilhorse · 08-17-05, 10:05 PM

i just got a shakespeare rodn reel combo bout 50 bucks 3 ball bearns real smooth nice brake i like the ambassaurs 2

Dyas · 08-17-05, 10:08 PM

Aint seen you in a while D-horse............ Its a nice reel that shakespear is.....

abugarcia6 · 08-17-05, 10:12 PM

i started out with a cheap shakespear...axion i think i didnt really like it tho but then i bought an abugarcia ambasseduer 5600 i love it...when u put new line on it i can cast it pretty far

Rebbasser · 08-17-05, 10:35 PM

I'd suggest getting a name brand combo like Shimano or Diawa, but you don't need to go real expensive. You can get a good, working combo at someplace like WalMart for 50-60 bucks to learn with and move up from there.

DevinCamPA · 08-18-05, 10:55 AM

hey...i bought a $50 combo at walmart not too long ago that was a quantum. To me, it wasnt very good. All plastic built inside and everything. Wasnt very smooth and got quite a few birdnests

The most i want to spend is around $100 for the setup. I know all the best name brands just not sure which model.

fishing fool · 08-19-05, 02:02 PM

I agree with Raul. That bionic blade(my favorite rod of all time, even more than $200 rods) combo for $100 is a super value.

DevinCamPA · 08-19-05, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishing fool

I agree with Raul. That bionic blade(my favorite rod of all time, even more than $200 rods) combo for $100 is a super value.

i was looking at this combo on the basspro website it looks like a good buy.
what model do you reccommend? The lbs test and length of rod?
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

08-17-05, 08:24 PM	#1
DevinCamPA BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA Posts: 10	New rod/reel combo Whats up guys...i've used spinning rods my whole life but now want to switch to a bait cast reel/rod. I am clueless one what is a good brand and model of casting reel. As of right now im using a quatum spin and ugly stik. What do you reccommend to get? Something reasonable priced.

08-17-05, 09:41 PM	#4
Dyas BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saraland, AL Posts: 1,995	For starting out I would use an Abu Garcia Ambassauer 6000 or 5600. You can get them from Wal-mart. They come with either a Berkly Lightning rod or an Ugly Stick............................ __________________ Southern by birth, Redneck by choice... Saved by the Grace of God

08-17-05, 10:05 PM	#5
Devilhorse BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Posts: 24	i just got a shakespeare rodn reel combo bout 50 bucks 3 ball bearns real smooth nice brake i like the ambassaurs 2 __________________ id rather be on a boat with a drink on the rocks.......than be in the drink with a boat on the rocks.

08-17-05, 10:08 PM	#6
Dyas BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saraland, AL Posts: 1,995	Aint seen you in a while D-horse............ Its a nice reel that shakespear is..... __________________ Southern by birth, Redneck by choice... Saved by the Grace of God

08-17-05, 10:35 PM	#8
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	I'd suggest getting a name brand combo like Shimano or Diawa, but you don't need to go real expensive. You can get a good, working combo at someplace like WalMart for 50-60 bucks to learn with and move up from there. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-17-05, 09:00 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I just got a cheap Quantum reel from Wal-Mart to see if I like it. It is a lot more work and difficult to be accurate so far. I am still not sure of the advantage. Hopefully somebody can help us both.

08-17-05, 09:07 PM	#3
Raul BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,030	How much is "reasonably" priced. The Daiwa Procaster 6+1/ BPS Bionic Blade combo runs for about 100 dollars and I have a good opinion about both, a Curado/ BPS Extreme runs from 170 to 190 depending upon the model of reel. Those are the ones I recommend.

08-17-05, 10:12 PM	#7
abugarcia6 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 171	i started out with a cheap shakespear...axion i think i didnt really like it tho but then i bought an abugarcia ambasseduer 5600 i love it...when u put new line on it i can cast it pretty far

08-18-05, 10:55 AM	#9
DevinCamPA BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA Posts: 10	hey...i bought a $50 combo at walmart not too long ago that was a quantum. To me, it wasnt very good. All plastic built inside and everything. Wasnt very smooth and got quite a few birdnests The most i want to spend is around $100 for the setup. I know all the best name brands just not sure which model.

08-19-05, 02:02 PM	#10
fishing fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 7	I agree with Raul. That bionic blade(my favorite rod of all time, even more than $200 rods) combo for $100 is a super value.

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