joetucker Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 My 8 year old is new to fishing and I'm going to be buying him a President. I like my 35 size but it would be overkill and for him and I think it would be difficult for him to manage. I think I've settled on either the 25 or 30 size but was hoping on a little input from you guys before I pull the trigger. Further - I'm open to suggestions on a rod to pair it with. I've looked at ***'s Ambition rod but there isn't a lot of feedback out there about it that I've been able to find. I'm willing to spend another $50 - $80 on the rod. Thanks guys. Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 you should consider the pflueger trion also Quote
joetucker Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 you should consider the pflueger trion also Yeah - I looked at the Trion but I've been really happy with my President so far and don't mind spending a little bit more to get it. Quote
Cgrinder Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Do you have a Dick's close? You could possibly get a 6'6" veritas for like $50. 30 size is good. 25 is small for bass unless you're using light braid. 1 Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted July 21, 2014 Super User Posted July 21, 2014 I think a size 25 would be the best, especially for thin-diameter line like 6-10lb mono or fluoro or lighter braid. The President is a SWEET reel. DSG sells Field & Stream rods, and they're inexpensive but I have used them before and really liked them. Haven't used the newer models, but the 2 I've had for years do the trick. 1 Quote
joetucker Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 Do you have a Dick's close? You could possibly get a 6'6" veritas for like $50. 30 size is good. 25 is small for bass unless you're using light braid. Sure do - I'll have to check that out. Wonder if 6'6" would be too long for him though. Thanks for the input. Quote
JGBassinAL Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Do you have a Dick's close? You could possibly get a 6'6" veritas for like $50. 30 size is good. 25 is small for bass unless you're using light braid. Idk where you get that a 25 size is too small for bass. I dropshot with a 2500 size Shimano but I know ALOT of people that drop shot with a 1000 size reel. And....a dropshot catches big bass. 1 Quote
Cgrinder Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Idk where you get that a 25 size is too small for bass. I dropshot with a 2500 size Shimano but I know ALOT of people that drop shot with a 1000 size reel. And....a dropshot catches big bass. A 25 is smaller than a Shimano 1000. Quote
Cgrinder Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Sure do - I'll have to check that out. Wonder if 6'6" would be too long for him though. Thanks for the input. If 6'+ is too long, I would certainly consider the 13 Ambition 5' M rod. $30 with a 1-year warranty is a pretty solid deal. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 25 size reel should be perfect. I would look at a fenwick eagle for the rod. I have heard some great things about it, and it fits right in your price range. 1 Quote
joetucker Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks to everyone who weighed in. I went ahead and ordered the 25 size reel and am going to pair it with a *** *** Black - 6'7" Medium (I know this was over the budget I mentioned. I think it will be a great combo for him and will also serve as nice extra for me when he's not with me. Only problem is that it may spoil him! Quote
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