Super User new2BC4bass Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 New I bought 2 Fuegos from TW when they were closing them out at $144 and one Curado 51E from ohya an closeout at $98. Sure could kick myself for not stretching my funds to the limit by buying a couple more 51Es. I also took advantage of TW's closeout of the T3 1016 reels. I like using the T-wing and the brakes are fantastic on these reels. Used (and cheap) were some 1600C round reels and a couple older "gold" Carbonlites. Both outperform their price by a wide margin. In rods one of my best buys was a Rainshadow RX7. Love this rod. Managed to pick up a couple Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth casting rods the first year they came out for $71 shipped. Another case of wishing I bought at least 2 of each model. ORdered a ML Tatula rod over the weekend from Walmart that ran just over $94 with tax. I expect this rod to be a favorite in its power range based on how much I like the first Tatula rod I bought. Almost forgot the new Quantum 6'10" HF Superlite and Tour Edition. Not a lot of use for a Heavy rod in my area, but I sure like these rods, and the price was fantastic. 1 Quote
EvanT123 Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 Well two of my most recent scores are a 1000fj stradic nib for $100 and 2 rx7 blanks for $23 each. I figure it will cost me another 35-40 in components to build them so they should come out to about $60 each. Cha Ching Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Happened to purchase a par of Quantum Kenetics for $50 a piece. Can't beat a mark down of over 50% off. 1 Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Got two Daiwa spinning rods last year; a TD-X 6'10" ML and a Steez 7' ML. Paid $200 for the pair. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Through some trades with American Legacy Fishing. I walked out the door with a brand new G Loomis NRX rod, and a Shimano Core 100 MG7..... Along with some other assorted tackle, hat and a G Loomis hoodie. $160.00 out of pocket. Hootie Quote
Super User Raul Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Purchased 4 NIB TDZs for $230 ea, a TD Red Airy Pixy for $240, 3 Scorpion NIB 1000 Mg for $190 ea., 2 TD Alphas Type F for also 190 ea. Those are some of the more memorable ones. Quote
Hogsticker Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 Hmm, a while back I picked up a Daiwa Td Advantage hsta nib for 90 bucks. Recently a nib left handed Fuego for 115 bucks. Sold em both of course. Quote
Grantman83 Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 Dx 703 spinning for 200, stradic ci4 2500 for $125, alphas type r for $160. 2 Chronarch d's for 185. Dx mike long jig rod for $180 was one of the best deals I ever got. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Through some trades with American Legacy Fishing. I walked out the door with a brand new G Loomis NRX rod, and a Shimano Core 100 MG7..... Along with some other assorted tackle, hat and a G Loomis hoodie. $160.00 out of pocket. Hootie Wow! That's a heck of a dickerin' right there, nice work!! Mind if I asked what the trade was? I love a good wheel & deal. Nothing like the barter system! 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Wow! That's a heck of a dickerin' right there, nice work!! Mind if I asked what the trade was? I love a good wheel & deal. Nothing like the barter system! They take used rods and reels in trade. You fill out an online form listing what you have to trade. You rate your stuff based on criteria they give you. They are very generous if your stuff is in good shape. I listed my stuff as excellent condition and it wasn't disputed. I had several rods and reels that I had acquired while working at BPS. They were just gathering dust. One thing, they only take name brand tackle. Can't trade anything store branded, such as BPS Pro Qualifier, Extreme, or anything like that. Hootie Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 All purchase new rods 2 SC premier rods $24@ SC LTB $115 SC Elite $125 Cumara $100 Clarus $30 *** $30 Okuma Helios $110 reels Curado 50E $99 Chronarch CI4+ $110 SupremeXT $75 Tatula $38 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted December 1, 2014 Super User Posted December 1, 2014 All purchase new rods 2 SC premier rods $24@ SC LTB $115 SC Elite $125 Cumara $100 Clarus $30 *** $30 Okuma Helios $110 reels Curado 50E $99 Chronarch CI4+ $110 SupremeXT $75 Tatula $38 Super deals! Hootie Quote
jignfule Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 I wait til high quality gear is on sale and then pay with points I acquire on my credit card. Example just bought a new Stradic Ci+ for 175.00 and will pay the bill with accumulated cash back points. My out of pocket cost=0 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted December 1, 2014 Author Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Good condition Fenwick Aetos for $75 I got a used Falcon Expert 7' Medium for $75. I believe this length sold for $290. Thought it was the deal of the century. Rod has fished okay so far, but looks like it was around during the Civil War. I picked up a used Aetos in like new condition at a fair price, but it wasn't anywhere near the deal you got. Great buy. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted December 1, 2014 Author Super User Posted December 1, 2014 Purchased 4 NIB TDZs for $230 ea, a TD Red Airy Pixy for $240, 3 Scorpion NIB 1000 Mg for $190 ea., 2 TD Alphas Type F for also 190 ea. Those are some of the more memorable ones. Nice! Got a used Alphas F in pretty good cosmetic condition for $175. Drag had been upgraded by seller. Didn't use it much before it locked up. Yoke spring had come off. Wound up putting another $54 in parts in it. Sometimes a good deal isn't as good as you thought it was. However, it is a sweet reel now after a full tune and A7 ceramic hybrid bearings. Quote
timsford Posted December 2, 2014 Posted December 2, 2014 Team lews gold carbon spinning reel nib for $80 New with tags fenwick elite tech smallmouth spinning for $75 New without tags shimano clarus 7'2"mh/xf for $40 Like new citica g6 for $60 Cabelas branded daiwa baitcast reel for $10 2 skeet reese cranking rods for 75 total with gift cards bought at discount from TW Powell deisel spinning rod for $4.88(the 2 skeet rods came with $25 gift cards each and this rod was on sale for $54.88 at the time 20+ new or like new lucky craft and jackall jerkbaits for $5-$8 each All of this stuff was bought of forums like bassresource, on sale at TW, at yard sales, and pawn shops Quote
5fishlimit Posted December 2, 2014 Posted December 2, 2014 Got two Daiwa spinning rods last year; a TD-X 6'10" ML and a Steez 7' ML. Paid $200 for the pair. If you ever decide to part ways with that TD-X rod feel free to let me know. Great dropshot rod. Lost mine to the bottom of Lake Erie. Quote
Super User Catt Posted December 2, 2014 Super User Posted December 2, 2014 Bought 2 Calcutta 100As 25-30 years ago for $169.95 each, aint had a single problem yet! That's a pretty good investment 1 Quote
jignfule Posted December 2, 2014 Posted December 2, 2014 Bought 2 Calcutta 100As 25-30 years ago for $169.95 each, aint had a single problem yet! That's a pretty good investment Wait til after the "breaking in period" is over and see if you still have the same opinion. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted December 2, 2014 Super User Posted December 2, 2014 Wait til after the "breaking in period" is over and see if you still have the same opinion. Yelp I'm adding new bearings & drag disc this year Be good for another 30 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 2, 2014 Global Moderator Posted December 2, 2014 2 St. Croix LTB's from their bargain room for $115 apiece. 2 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 2, 2014 Super User Posted December 2, 2014 High end gear from members in our Flea Market. Perhaps the best example was a purchase from a member who had won two Shimano Stella at a local tournament. I ended up buying NIB Stella 1000FA and a 2500FB for $600, $300 each. 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted December 2, 2014 Super User Posted December 2, 2014 High end gear from members in our Flea Market. Perhaps the best example was a purchase from a member who had won two Shimano Stella at a local tournament. I ended up buying NIB Stella 1000FA and a 2500FB for $600, $300 each. WOW!!....And I am not even a spinning reel guy. Awesome deal! Hootie Quote
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