What rod would go good with this reel?

Question

I've got a shimano spirex 4000RE reel and I was wanting to know some suggestions on good reels. here's the details on the reel.

Aluminum frame

cold forged aluminum spool

duel paddle handle

quickfire trigger

rear drag

line cap: 8-240 10-200 12-160

5 ball bearings

Any info is appreciated!

I meant Rods not reels! Sorry

Answer 1

You have a Shimano Spirex rear drag ($59.99)?

This really depends on how much you want to spend?

$30-$60

1. Berkely Lightening Rod 7' M action ($34.99)
2. Ugly Stik Lite 6' M-MH ($39.99)
3. Cabelas Pro Guide IM-6 ($39.99)
4. Shimano Convergence 6' 6" M ($39.99)
5. Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special IM-7 MH 6' 6" ($49.99)
6. Browning Medallion GT M-MH 6' 6" ($49.99)
7. Fenwick Eagle GT IM6 7' ($54.99)
8. Cabelas Tourney Trail IM-7 7' M-MH ($59.99)

Your "best bet" in this category for "price" & "durability" ,(in my opinion), would be Berkley Lightening Rod , Cabelas Pro Guide IM-6 or Shimano Convergence. DO NOT buy a 2 piece rod unless you have to.


$80- $100 +

1. Bass Pro Shop Bionic Blade 6' 6" MH ($79.99)
2. Cabelas Fish Eagle 2 6' 6" MH ($79.99)
3. Fenwick HMX Series 7' M ($84.99)
4. St. Croix Premier Series 7' M ($100)
5. Shimano Compre 6' M ($89.99)
6. Daiwa Team Daiwa-S 6' 3" M ($99.99)
7. All-Star Team All-Star 6' 6" M ($99.99)

8. Cabelas XML Ti 7' M ($179)
9. G-Loomis GL3 SJR783 6' 6" M ($180)
10. After the $200 "mark" I would buy any G-Loomis!

A "good buy" in this category would be the Cabelas XML Ti. They are "essentially" a G-Loomis Spin/Jig rod with a "slight" lower grade in rod blank.


These are my picks! Hope they help ya? Good luck!

Answer 2

It's never wrong to start with a medium action 6 1/2 foot, since it's a nice reel you don't want to go too cheap, I'd start with probably a nice daiwa or shimano rod- seems like you'll have quite the bass slayer when you're out on the water.

Answer 3

Arod.

He has enough money to buy the lake, Fish and a new pole.