I am trying to find a decent fishing rod/reel combo for around $100 dollars. Any suggestions? Do you recommend a spinning reel or bait cast reel? Will be used for bay fishing in TX.
2007-07-15 10:13:20 · 4 answers · asked by traveltyger 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Spinning reels are easier to use and can cast lighter weights than baitcasters. If you get one that will spool 200 yards of 10 pound test you'll be ready for just about anything you are likely to encounter in bays, although you might want a spare spool with heavier line to stop fish short near mangroves or other cover. A 1-hand rod in the 6-7 foot range is most versatile unless you need really long casting distances. For those long casts get a bigger spinning reel as well as a 2-hand surf rod. Your price range is high enough to get good quality. I have an old Mitchell 300 spooled with 12-test on a 6 1/2 foot no-name rod balanced for about 1 oz weight. Using wire leaders for the toothy critters it has stood me in good stead for every kind of inshore fishing in Baja for the last 30 years.
2007-07-15 10:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by virtualguy92107 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would pass on the "ugly stick" rod and go with say a Berkley "lightning rod" or a Berkley "Cherrywood" rod. They are more sensitive than an ugly stick. I also would go with the Shimano reel. The sedona is a good choice in your price range. You will get a much better rod with the Berkley than any of the ugly sticks. I use many different rods,. My good: rods are mainly G. Loomis. They can be pricey. But for most fun fishing I use the Berkley rods. Or if someone on my boat needs to use a rod I almost always give them the Berkley. Unless I know that they can afford to replace the G.Loomis rod if they break it.
2007-07-21 11:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by Don S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shimano Sedona fishing spinning reel and Shakespeare Ugly Stik fishing rod should cost you abot $80.
2007-07-20 15:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6'6" or 7' mediumheavy uglystik lite inshore (make sure it has cork grips or else will be too whippy) spinning rod,
w/ pflueger president spinning reel in 6740-6750 size
spooled w/ 20 pound suffix braided line
w/ braided line make sure to use 2' or longer leader, of monofilament or fluorocarbon line for abrasion resistance and so fish cant see line. (make sure it is of equal or more strength.) go to a leader as long as rod when fishing near mangroves,
inconvenient to cast, but worth it
2007-07-19 10:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋