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It was an in store promo. It said it on a sign right by the reels. It didn't make sense to me, but the sales associate confirmed. Unless he didn't know what he was talking about which could be possible.

Well at my Gander Mountain they are giving away a $100 giftcard with the purchase of an Ardent Apex. I was skeptical at first because how can they sell a reel for $100 bucks then give you a $100 giftcard? I asked a sells associated and he confirmed that was the promo they are running. So, I guess the question is does the $100 giftcard justify getting the slightly inferior reel...

Alright guys a need help making a decision. Should I go with a Diawa Lexa 100 for $69.99 PLUS a $10 gander mountain giftcard. OR Ardent Apex Tournament PLUS a $100 gander mountain giftcard? I know the Lexa is a better reel, I really don't know much about Ardent. I need to make my decision by the end of the day. Any and all input welcomed. Thanks guys

Has anyone used the daiwa Laguna? Cabelas got them on sale. What do yall think is more important, a more expensive rod or more expensive reel? I've been seeing decent rods from 25-50 but the decent reels start around 50.

How much is the ethos and mettle?

I have a 7 foot MH vendetta with a speed spool 7:1 ratio which is my Texas rig Rod, just got a daiwa lexa 100hs 7:1 ratio and basspro tourney special 7 foot 6 heavy which is my flipping, pitching and frog Rod. Which crankbaits is really the only other thing I throw so my lazy self thinks it's a great idea to get a Crankbait Rod so I don't have to re-rig anything lol which is why I was kind of looking for something cheap because the ole wife wasn't too happy that I bought the daiwa and tourney special this week.

Around 80 would be awesome. Under 100 for sure. I know it's hard to stay under 100. Like I said I'm just looking for a Crankbait specific Rod and reel. I fish mostly ponds so medium to shallow and lipless cranks. Plus I don't fish 24/7 I'll probavly fish once or twice a week.

Yeah is there any other combos or Rod and reel combinations you would recommend king that won't break the bank? What lews combo are you talking about Brandon?

Is it a decent combo? Right now I only have a worm Rod. Lews speed spool with a vendetta MH. Probably not very comparable to that huh?

That's true. It's had a lot of good reviews on the academy website. I'll check the lews combo out too. I have a lews speed spool and I love it. I usually just fish ponds so I don't need anything for deep cranks just medium to shallow and lipless cranks.

Yeah I saw that at academy. That's why I was asking about the blue max combo. Seems like a pretty good deal. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's only 6 foot 6 inches instead of 7 foot and the reel ratio is 6:4:1 instead of a 5:4:1. What specs do yall look for in a cranking Rod in general?

What's up guys, I'm a college student and like most college students I don't have a lot of money to spend. However, I've been waiting to get a Crankbait rig just in time for some spring fishing. I've had my eye on the Abu Garcia Blue Max 6 foot 6 inch combo with medium power and medium/moderate action. The real is a 6:4:1 gear ratio. Would this be a good Rod to fill all my Crankbait needs? If not do yall have any other suggestions of what I should get? Like I said I'm a poor college student so im only looking to put about $80 max into a rig. Thanks guys