What Should I Buy With 400$

[BassAssassins14]

Tell me some things to buy like rods, reels, tackle etc...

[bmlum415]

I recall in a recent post your limit for a rod/reel was $220, how did it suddenly jump to $400?. Anyways try a dobyns champion extreme rod or a megabass orochi xx. Also a shimano core, shimano chronarch ci4, daiwa zillion and lews team reels are options. I'm a bit confused on how your spending limit doubled.

[slonezp]

A dozen handles of Jack

[bmlum415]

An 8 ball of crack is an option as well haha. Jk though. Just had to. You could also shoot slonezp roughly 33 times.

[Missourifishin]

Tell me some things to buy like rods, reels, tackle etc...

What do you need and want? A rod and reel? Two rod and reel setups? A rod and reel plus a bunch of lures and other tackle? Narrowing it down a little bit would help people give you more specific recommendations.

[aquaholic]

A dozen handles of Jack

Nailed it

[rockchalk06]

I am 100% biased as I love to fish Jigs, but 400 dollars would out fit you with one hellova premo jig set up. 

 

Dobyns 735 or 734 rod for around 200 new.

Shimano Curado or Chronarch used around 110-160 new/ 120-200 new

Use the rest on a North Star jig order to outfit you with some jigs.

 

This is what I use or would use with the 400 dollars. Substitute your favorite brand of reel/rod.

[John G]

A very nice used G. Loomis MBR 843 or MBR844 IMX or GLX for under $200.00 if you are patient and a brand new Shimano Curado 50E or 200E. That is an extremely nice multi purpose rig. I have the 844 IMX and it's a very fine rod.

 

You should even some cash left over to buy some jigs from Seibert Outdoors (a sponsor here) and some some gear for Texas Rigs.

[BMH Bass]

More details on what you need and what style of fishing you do most where you live would be helpful, but if you are talking rod & reels:

I would recommend spreading your money out a little more.  You will give yourself more versatility if you can get two outfits with your money. I bought a couple Abu Garcia Veritas rods last year and I have been very happy with them for the price ($99).  

 

Spinning: I use the 7 foot medium action spinning rod (VRS70-5) for drop-shotting, tubes/grubs, shaky heads and general fineness fishing.  I pair it up with a Diawa Tournament SS 1300 spinning reel ($105).  I own 6 of these reels and have used them for over 15 years with ZERO problems.  They have a good smooth drag and never let me down. 

 

 

Casting: I also have their 7 foot medium heavy baitcasting rod (VRC70-6) with a Revo-SX reel I bought on sale.($120)  This is a nice all around rod for jigging, flipping, spinner baits, soft plastics, or casting just about any bait.  These rods are fairly sensitive and allow you to feel bites, but have a lot of backbone for solid hook sets.

 

I think I have you $25 over-budget right now, so save up a little more money.

 

I'm not saying these are the greatest set-ups on the planet, but they are good all around gear (for the money) and you will be able to fish lots of different baits and styles of fishing to cover just about any water you fish.  Later on you may find yourself needing more specialized gear for what you are fishing, but these two will give you a solid foundation to build on.

 

Hope this helps.

[Master Bait'r]

I recall in a recent post your limit for a rod/reel was $220, how did it suddenly jump to $400?. Anyways try a dobyns champion extreme rod or a megabass orochi xx. Also a shimano core, shimano chronarch ci4, daiwa zillion and lews team reels are options. I'm a bit confused on how your spending limit doubled.

 

 

$220 on rod/reel and then the rest on line and tackle?  I dunno, sounds good to me.  

[Master Bait'r]

With the given constraints and no details I'd probably lean towards one spinning reel setup and a bunch of gear assuming that we're talking about someone with no gear whatsoever who wants a good way to get into it.  If they enjoy themselves and want to go further, then they can save up again to invest in a baitcasting setup in a similar manner.      

 

 

 

Probably a 7' Medium *** and a Pfleuger Supreme MGX for a really nice sensitive and durable spin setup @ ~$200 total

 

Then you have another $200 to buy some line, a tackle box, some basic gear and tackle and that can get eaten up super fast.  ~$200 should be able to get you a little bit of everything though.  

 

A couple bags of soft stickbaits/worms too and some mag worm hooks for T rigs, a few swimbaits, a couple hard jerkbaits, a spybait or two, some squarebill crankbaits, a few  different spinnerbaits, inline spinners and a nice floating frog popper.  Maybe a nice chatterbait too.  Def a cheap pair of heavy needle nose pliers or hemocuts too.      

 

 

Yeah I bet that would blow $400 right quick but you'd be off to a d**n good start.  

[lmbfisherman]

For 400 - you can find a "good time" for 180 and still have the 220 to buy that combo as discussed in the other topic. 

 

I kid - If I remember correctly you wanted a crankbait or jig rod?  For 400 I would spend 100 on the reel and 300 on the rod.  Fenwick Aetos 7' MH/F - Shimano Cumara 7'2" MH - Light and awesome sensitivity in both. 

[bigbill]

I'd get a decent combo setup because they seem more affordable than trying to build one. Then I would go after tackle. Bomber cranks, spooks, inline spinners, spinnerbaits,

Maybe a spinning combo and a bait casting combo. Just $200 would cover this if you shopped smart.

[motodmast]

what are you looking for? i could spend $400  400 different ways lol

 

pick up a casting and spinning rod both around $100 each (*** are good) and a lews speed spool ($99, you can find a lot cheaper though) and a Pfleuger president spinning reel ($59)

 

8lb yo-zuri hybrid ($12) and 12lb yo-zuri hybrid ($12), that leaves you about $15 for some tackle....

[Master Bait'r]

what are you looking for? i could spend $400  400 different ways lol

 

 

 

SO MUCH THIS.  

[gravestone]

Tell me some things to buy like rods, reels, tackle etc...

I'd buy hookers and liquor.

[Arv]

help me pay my tuition

[tomustang]

I've seen 12ft Jon boats with trolling motor and trailer for $400 on CL

[Khong]

Save your $400 for your college fund.  Stop being an idiot and spend it all on this sport unless you are willing to make it a career.  Like some of the guys here say, just spend about $150 to get yourself a good enough setup and have fun.

[Cgrinder]

Upgrade your computer. If you don't have a solid state, get one. They're delightful.

[bmlum415]

Just gotta say, if you have $400,how would you not know what tackle you want to buy. Don't you have a wish list or something?

[Master Bait'r]

Just gotta say, if you have $400,how would you not know what tackle you want to buy. Don't you have a wish list or something?

 

 

Listen, maybe he doesn't know what should be on such a list.  Maybe he isn't up on the best brands of rod or reel but he tried fishing and loved it.  Maybe he's here to learn, to ask questions and to become the fisherman he wants to be rather than just think he knows and go with that.  

 

 

I think it would be nice if you would stop badgering the guy.  If you've got an opinion or potential answer to the question that's great, but just repeatedly raising issue with the premise of the question is not productive or even nice, really.  Let's just hug it out and feed the gear monkey together, shall we?  

[new2BC4bass]

Have to agree with some of the others.  More information needed.  I'd hate to recommend baitcasting gear when it is spinning gear you want.  It appears you are just starting out.  In that case I wouldn't spend $200 on one rod for jig fishing.  You might not like jig fishing.  Buy what are considered all-around rods.  Then try different types of techniques to determine how you like to fish.

 

All-around rods recommended usually are 6'6" to 7' Medium Heavy Fast or Medium Fast.  In your case I'd buy one of each power to cover the greatest range.  I prefer longer rods if fishing where length is no concern.

 

Saving...whether for college or retirement...and it isn't too early for you to think about retirement...is always a good idea.  Think smart about saving for retirement, and you should be able to retire early in life to enjoy this hobby full time.  I do understand that a person needs a hobby they can enjoy.  Fishing is a great way to unwind.  Personally I'd spend this $400 on fishing, and then start saving.  Avoid getting caught in the "got to have the latest, greatest" scenario.  Two quality outfits will give you years of pleasure if taken care of.  A rod doesn't need to cost $200 to be quality.

[bmlum415]

I apoligize for that but I raised the question once not repeatedly.

[Pavo]

for all we know this guy could be pretty well off, just doenst want to go spending to much money on something he isn't sure how much he will love or if hes getting ripped off which im sure happens. so honestly just browse and do your research, i love my g. loomis and shimano reel. but thats me

 

shakespear ugly stix are great for the price. then u can go crazy once u find what u need/want in the future. by what you fish and how you fish.