BaconStealer303 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 I'll take a look at the revo s and veritas combo too Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 Is the lew's tournament pro speed spool a better buy than the tournament speed spool? It seems like its just a little extra weight. And also with all of these rod choices, are they all going to be very light? My 7' MF micro Veritas paired with my revo s and line, weighs just hair under 12 ounces Quote
BaconStealer303 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 My 7' MF micro Veritas paired with my revo s and line, weighs just hair under 12 ounces Where can i find the veritas? Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 Where can i find the veritas? Bass Pro has em, Walmart online does, TW, Academy Sports. I would assume cabelas and gander mountain too Quote
BaconStealer303 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 Bass Pro has em, Walmart online does, TW, Academy Sports. I would assume cabelas and gander mountain too I found them. Would you reccomend the micro guides? Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 I found them. Would you reccomend the micro guides? They cut down on some weight but not where your gonna feel a major difference. I get a bit better slack line feeling of bites with it. If you run a fluoro or mono leader it's kinda a pain for the knot to slip through the guides. When I bought it, I was going for the lightest possible combo of the two models. I love it and its one of my favorite combos. That said, I use braid and fluoro leaders a lot. My next rod will be a 7'3" MH Veritas and I will not get the Micros. Quote
BaconStealer303 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 They cut down on some weight but not where your gonna feel a major difference. I get a bit better slack line feeling of bites with it. If you run a fluoro or mono leader it's kinda a pain for the knot to slip through the guides. When I bought it, I was going for the lightest possible combo of the two models. I love it and its one of my favorite combos. That said, I use braid and fluoro leaders a lot. My next rod will be a 7'3" MH Veritas and I will not get the Micros. Thanks! Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 My opinion on the Lews Tournament Speed Spool and Dobyns Savvy Series. I have 4 of them...... nuff said.... Hootie Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 .ob·ses·sion (b-sshn, b-) n. 1. Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea. 2. A compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion.....lol Hootie You kill me, lol. Quote
tbone1993 Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 I will pay you to not buy a carrot stick. They are nothing but trouble and a waste of money. Personally I do not like the veritas because I much prefer fenwick or dobyns. I feel that the veritas has very significant quality control problems, every one I have held has had some minor issue. I would rather go for a st croix mojo bass which is a little tip heavy but that is expected in a $100 rod. There is a lot of good info here but I suggest finding someone locally that has experience with these rods. I may look on here for input but ultimately I go to someone on my team that has been using the gear for years. Quote
Arv Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 IMO, not that there is anything wrong with a $100 rod (I have several), but with a $300 budget, I would buy a more expensive rod. Especially if this set up will be used for bottom contact presentations. I feel that the 150-200 range is the best bang for your buck when it comes to rods. I would strongly urge you to looking into a Powell Endurance or Phenix Recon/M1. I haven't used the Dobyns Savvy or Duckett Magic but I've pretty much only heard good things about them as well. If you pair any one of those rods with a Citica, Revo S or Pro Qualifier you will be right around $300 and have a GREAT set up. Not knocking the Veritas (I have 2), but when comparing them to a Powell Endurance and Phenix M1, the latter 2 are much better from my point of view. In general, when I am looking for a new set up, I will spend 100-150 on a reel and 150 - 200 on a rod. I think most people, including me, will tell you that the rod is more important than the reel, so thats where I'm putting my money. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 .ob·ses·sion (b-sshn, b-) n. 1. Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea. 2. A compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion.....lol Hootie SHIMANO: S ome H aters I nitiate M atchup A nd N ever O utperformed Quote
BaconStealer303 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 Good to know, I'll take a look at those Quote
Sodus Bay Scooter Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 SHIMANO:S ome H aters I nitiate M atchup A nd N ever O utperformed In all seriousness, what do you feel makes shimano products so good? I've never tried anything except my Sahara spinning reel. Im interested to know about the baitcasters in particular. Thanks. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 In all seriousness, what do you feel makes shimano products so good? I've never tried anything except my Sahara spinning reel. Im interested to know about the baitcasters in particular. Thanks. Ive been using Shimano products since my first baitcaster, a Bantam Curado CU-200. Havent had a reel company be as smooth, consistent, and reliable. Im sure others have had the same success with other companies, but mines been with Shimano. 20 years of their products in fishing, and have never had a problem. Heck, even when I raced BMX, the only brakes that worked good were their V-Brakes. They just take pride in their products, and do anything they can to help if there is a problem. You just have to see for yourself I guess. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 21, 2013 Super User Posted January 21, 2013 Bantam Curado CU200 was my first also. I have two, and one of them is in the line up every trip. The other is a reliable spare. I have made it known that i buy Lews reel, but Ive used and own a few from different brands. Knowing what i know now, having used other reels ill say this, shimano is a great company with good quality. If i couldnt get Lews reels i would be a shimano reel man. And if i see a deal, ill still buy a shimano fast! That said, i bought a stradic fj a couple weeks ago for a steal! And a cumara at christmas for a steal. Largemouth gambler, i do commend you for standing on a company that you support. Quote
Sodus Bay Scooter Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks gambler, maybe one day someone will have one I can try out. Quote
5fishlimit Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Great post! I'm considering a new setup in this price range as well. I've been looking at the 13 fish *** rod. I've read fantastic things about it. Thinking about pairing it with the Revo S, or Lew's heavy duty. I'm looking to add a flipping/pitching setup. Quote
BaconStealer303 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks to everyone who has helped with this post! It's very active and theres been a lot of great suggestions! Quote
LuckyHandsINC. Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 IMO, not that there is anything wrong with a $100 rod (I have several), but with a $300 budget, I would buy a more expensive rod. Especially if this set up will be used for bottom contact presentations. I feel that the 150-200 range is the best bang for your buck when it comes to rods. I would strongly urge you to looking into a Powell Endurance or Phenix Recon/M1. I haven't used the Dobyns Savvy or Duckett Magic but I've pretty much only heard good things about them as well. If you pair any one of those rods with a Citica, Revo S or Pro Qualifier you will be right around $300 and have a GREAT set up. Not knocking the Veritas (I have 2), but when comparing them to a Powell Endurance and Phenix M1, the latter 2 are much better from my point of view. In general, when I am looking for a new set up, I will spend 100-150 on a reel and 150 - 200 on a rod. I think most people, including me, will tell you that the rod is more important than the reel, so thats where I'm putting my money. I agree with this post 100%. Spend as much as you can on the rod and look at the revo s or something else in that price range. Maybe wait for a sale if you have to. If your going to be fishing bottom contact baits you'll be happy you did. Quote
SudburyBasser Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Chronarch E $199.95, Compre $99.95. Does it get any closer or perfect? No it doesnt. The Compre rods are truly proof of God's love for man. The best addition I ever made to my fishing equipment -- outside of a brother-in-law with a boat -- was a Compre worm and jig rod. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 22, 2013 Super User Posted January 22, 2013 The Compre rods are truly proof of God's love for man. The best addition I ever made to my fishing equipment -- outside of a brother-in-law with a boat -- was a Compre worm and jig rod. Pretty well put, lol. Quote
SudburyBasser Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Darn right, and I'll be adding a crankbait rod from the line up in the next two weeks, ha ha. It would be nice to be able to afford a Crucial or Cumara but I'm pretty happy with the Compre. Quote
tylerwyp Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Rockchalk is pretty much right. Spend around a 100 on a rod and 130-150 on a reel and it will be more than enough for the average fisherman. Carbonlites are great rods, there are a few on here that own them and like them alot. For $100 bucks they probably out perform half the other rods mentioned. Pair it with light wieght reel and you are good to go. X2 1 Quote
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