Fishing Rod Gift For Under 50-75 Dollars?

[karlo_dg]

 Hello, I am 13 years old and my mom's boyfriend is into fishing. Now, I am going to buy him a fishing rod as a gift for christmas. Although, I do not know anything about fishing except for the really common beginner stuff. I came here to get some expert advice from experienced fishermen. I dont think he is a hardcore fisherman, it is just a fun hobby for him. So please let me know what is the best fishing rod for under 50-75 dollars. All the help is appreciated.

[rippin-lips]

Welcome to the forum young man. Are you buying just a rod or trying to get him a rod reel combo? Does he use spinning or casting gear? Does he fish for bass or just fish to catch fish?

[new2BC4bass]

Can I safely assume you are looking for both a rod and reel totaling that price?

 

EDIT: Rippin posted while I was typing. 

 

Also I want to welcome you to the forum as well.

[karlo_dg]

Thank you for the replies, he is looking for a combo, spinning gear, and he just fishes to catch fish. Oh sorry forgot to mention that yes both a rod and reel totaling that price.

[I.rar]

Maybe a pflueger president combo?

[rippin-lips]

Shimano makes a good low priced spinning reel. Just pick one that fits in your price range. I use the $30-40 ones on my river rod and truck rod. Have held up to years of fishing. Match that with a rod that fits and you are set. Maybe a Berkley Lightning rod.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

Pflueger Trion size 25 spinning reel, 6' ultralight (UL) Bass Pro Shops Microlite Glass spinning rod, and a spool of 6lb P-Line flouroclear should put you at around 70$. A very nice setup for a small price.

[Senko lover]

Can't go wrong with a Shakespeare Ugly Stik combo. At Walmart they run about 40 bucks and they're indestructible.

[karlo_dg]

Thank you guys, appreciate the help!

[karlo_dg]

What would you guys recommend for the length of the rod? My mom's boyfriend is about 5"8-5"9. 

[new2BC4bass]

Height has no affect on the length of the rod for the type of fishing you mom's boyfriend will be doing unless he will be fishing among a lot of trees and bushes.  In that case shorter would be better.  A 6' to 6'6" spinning rod should do nicely.  I would also look at the combos offered by Cabela's, BassProShop and Dick's Sporting Goods.

 

Amazon has a Mitchell 300 7' Medium spinning combo for $69.99 and Walmart has the same combo except with a 6' Medium rod for the same price.  I am not familiar with the new Mitchell 300 reels, but my first spinning reel 60-1/2 years ago was a Mitchell 300 that I used for a good many years.

 

A longer rod will normally deliver a longer casting distance which can sometimes be important from shore.  7' to 7'3" rods have become favorites of mine for that reason.

[OntarioFishingGuy]

What would you guys recommend for the length of the rod? My mom's boyfriend is about 5"8-5"9.

6'-7' should work nicely.

[smalljaw67]

How about getting him a gift certificate?? A family member got me a rod that I use but it would not have been my first choice, I think I would have liked the gift certificate so I could use it for something else or apply it to the rod I want. I really like what you are going to do and the thought behind it but if your mom's boyfriend is a hardcore angler, he more than likely uses higher end stuff that cost a lot more, but a gift certificate for Bass Pro or Cabelas would mean a lot too and he can get something he would want.