I want a new fishing rod and reel...opinions?

Lanza said:
Check out the Quantum/rod packages at Cabelas.
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I've seen those, but im going with the Energy and Compre :thumbup:

(and i might go with a Daiwa Fuego / Compre for a baitcasting setup too)

Edited to change pflueger president to daiwa fuego
 
Pflueger makes some alright reels. In that price range I think the shimano bantam curado is a much better reel. I would go with the higher gear ratio for all around use, they also offer a 3.8.1 gear ratio. I used to love working at dick's sporting goods after galyans closed we got all the good reels and I got to try out just about everything. You can always also go for a calcutta, those things are classics and for a reel actually retain some value too. Anyone else have a calcutta out there?
 
Lower gear ratio = slower retrieves; retrieve too fast and no fish can catch up to it, I prefer a slow steady retrieve with a little jerk here and there. and Bi-Mart replaces any rod they sell if one gets broken no charge, so you may want to see what warranty the retailer of the poles has. I have seen Bi-Mart take back a Lamiglass ($100.00 rod) and give the guy a new one no questions asked. I realize that Bi-Mart is only in OR, WA, and ID but you need to find a retailer that has a really good warranty to save you the hassle of trying to replace broken gear (as long as it isn't broken due to having a tailgate slammed on it or other non-normal usage). I can't see spending over $100.00 for a rod, especially since my wife would kill me if I did; now a bit over $100.00 for a rod/reel she can live with.
 
Ahh, but if you're using crankbaits or spinner or buzzbaits a faster retrieve is mucho beneficial. There is more to bass fishing than worms and jigs even though the tourney's might have you thinking otherwise. When I fished a lot it was mainly for smallmouth in eerie and saugeye and if the lure wasn't moving fast enough you didn't get hit. Besides if you're catching really big fish you want a fast retrieve so you can fight them better. Or if you fish pro you just use 50# test and yank them out of the water and watch them go flying.....
 
Just wanted to update everyone on what i ended up buying

For my spinning outfit i got:
Quantum E30pti-a
Fenwick rod MH 6'6"
10lb p line cxxx

baitcasting outfit:
daiwa fuego
guide series rod
12lb yozuri hybrid

The stores i went to didnt have the shimano rods i wanted :mad: i wasnt sure about the guide series rod (think its a store brand) but they had the same appealing components as other rods so i went with it... Im happy with everything. Both reels are awesome, especially the fuego...its incredibly smooooth:thumbup:
Now that im broke, no more knives for me!
p.s. check ebay for reels..i saved $60 on the fuego!


Thanks for all the help guys
 
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