LTBC_mmcallum Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 It has to be something under $100. I really enjoy using quantums and shimanos, old and new. Most importantly I want something that will be durable, I don't have the funds to buy a new set up every month. Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 If you are looking for a casting setup for under $100 than a quantum antix (left) from TW and an abu Garcia vengeance... Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 8, 2013 Super User Posted July 8, 2013 Instead of a $100 every other month, save $200 and buy a better outfit every quarter. Kidding aside, I would be looking at used to get the best value for my money. Especially with the reel portion of the combo. Some very serviceable rods for about $50 and less new. Finding a model on closeout is my preference for new rods. BTW, welcome to the forum. Don't forge to use the search function occasionally. Lots of good articles at the top as well to provide winter reading material. 1 Quote
LTBC_mmcallum Posted July 8, 2013 Author Posted July 8, 2013 *****edit: I would prefer a bait cast setup, nothing against spinners, but my casts are a lot better with bait casts Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 8, 2013 Super User Posted July 8, 2013 My local Walmart sells the Berkley Lightning and Lightning Shock for $40 (most places sell the Shock for $10 more). Pick up a used Shimano reel for $60 or a used PQ for that or slightly less. Could also look at the Shimano Sellus rods. Suppose to be very good for the money. Another option is to look at the house combos sold by such places as Dick's, Cabela's, BassPro or Gander Mountain. Many people seem to like the H2O Ethos rods and Mettle reels. Quote
Paul Peixoto Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 people will hate this statement but the kvd quantum from bass pros aint bad (99$) 10bb reel smooth casting cast a mile i have 2 with no problem it aint my revo/villain combo by far by for a 100 it aint bad Quote
rangerboy Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 wait a bit, the bass pro jm combos or extreme combos are a great choice for the money, I think under 200 dollars. I have 4 or 5 that are 5 yrs old and never had a problem. Quote
sarcazmo Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Could you swing 160ish? You could get a bass pro carbonlite rod and pro qualifier reel for right around there. Great combo! I started with it. Very under rated rod IMO. Quote
rmcguirk Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Could you swing 160ish? You could get a bass pro carbonlite rod and pro qualifier reel for right around there. Great combo! I started with it. Very under rated rod IMO. I would strongly suggest this as well. I have two Pro Qualifier bait casters, and they are great reels for the money. I have a Carbonlite spinning rod and it is also very good for the money. I assume that their casting rods are equally nice. Quote
Brian6428 Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 I know you hate to hear it, but everybody is right. Save your money and buy a combo in the $150-200 range. I bought a cheap combo (abu garcia silver max and berkley cherrywood) and I wish I had saved up and gotten something nicer. The rod broke and I had to replace it, and the reel has to be taken apart and lubed after each use just to keep from getting backlashes. My brother has a abu garcia revo stx and it is definetley worth the money to save up and buy something nicer. Brian 1 Quote
LTBC_mmcallum Posted July 10, 2013 Author Posted July 10, 2013 Money is a bit tight for me, I don't make a whole heck of a lot being a 17 yr old, and I just got my own truck so insurance payments are rolling in like crazy. Y'all are probably right, it may take me a few more months but it is probably best to wait it out. Quote
pbizzle Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 What about a lightning rod shock and a shimano caius? I don't like shimano, but I've heard a lot of good things about that reel. Quote
LTBC_mmcallum Posted July 11, 2013 Author Posted July 11, 2013 What about a lightning rod shock and a shimano caius? I don't like shimano, but I've heard a lot of good things about that reel. I know the caius is a great reel for the price, and add it to a lighting shock it would be excellent. That puts the whole thing around $130 tax included, sounds like I'm just gonna have to buckle down and start saving some more. Quote
pbizzle Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 I know the caius is a great reel for the price, and add it to a lighting shock it would be excellent. That puts the whole thing around $130 tax included, sounds like I'm just gonna have to buckle down and start saving some more. It would also look sexy with all that orange. Quote
LTBC_mmcallum Posted July 13, 2013 Author Posted July 13, 2013 Turns out I didn't have to wait or save! On a family venture to Dick's I found a Lew's speed spool combo (normally $100) on clearance for a whopping total of $67. Quote
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