Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Ok, this thread is just for fun... I'm interested to hear what you all say... If you were a bass pro, and you could choose one brand of rod and one brand of reel... What would they be? How many setups would you have? Which setups would you have? Let's see if we can't have some fun with this.... I know that I wouldn't mind being sponsored by Daiwa for reels.... I have no idea on rods though... I'm thinking most of my setups would be Zillions... Not sure exactly which ones... 1 Quote
ColdSVT Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Id want an endless supply of chronarchs, cores, and aldebarans. Rods 13 envys and croix LTBs However i think i would rather have a boat sponsor first...skeeter or basscat would be perfect lol And ill need a beer sponsor lol 2 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Daiwa's reel quality is insane. I just finally had to retire a 1983 Procaster Magforce. And I fish a good bit. It was still my go-to reel. And they send replacement parts free, no questions, no delivery charge. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 I'd have a bunch of St. Croix's built by me with JDM Shimanos on them. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 dobyns daiwa -12 years after it's debut and I still will choose a TD-Z type r+ over any reel made. 2 Quote
masterbass Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 dobyns daiwa -12 years after it's debut and I still will choose a TD-Z type r+ over any reel made. I guess the R+ is still working for you. I love the one I have too. Quote
masterbass Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I'd love to be sponsored by megabass for reels and G loomis for rods. Quote
livemusic Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I don't know enough about modern bass gear to comment except to say that the Daiwa I just bought is fabulous. Best reel ever for me. As for how many, I recently read something, it might have been that thread about what it takes to be a pro and it was crazy how many rod/reel rigs this one guy had. It made me think good gracious, why so many? Where would you put all that stuff? Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Megabass rods, Daiwa reels, or Shimano Loomis. 1 Quote
EvanT123 Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Young man, you don't have to be a "pro" to fish what you want. Work hard, make and save some money and you can fish whatever you want. That said. Count me in for custom croix's and shimanos as well and you know what? That's what I fish now. 3 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Zebco reels, ugly stik rods 3 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Shimano Stellas, Cores and Chronarchs with G. Loomis Rods. Probably 2 spinning and 5 casting. 1 Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 17, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Daiwa's reel quality is insane. I just finally had to retire a 1983 Procaster Magforce. And I fish a good bit. It was still my go-to reel. And they send replacement parts free, no questions, no delivery charge.Very true! My dad just got parts for his procaster that is now well into its 30s and he still uses it every weekend! Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 17, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Ok, I think I've figured it out... Dobyns and Daiwa 13 Casting, 5 Spinning Tatula Type R's and Zillions Champion Series Rods Ballistic Spinning And a Whole Lotta Sunline! Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Megabass for rods, JDM Shimano reels, Sunline for line and Gamakatsu for hooks. 2 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Honestly I dont think I could commit to one brand of rod, reel, and line. Shimano would slightly edge out Daiwa on reels. Seagaur or Sunline would be a coin flip but I would probably go with Sunline. Rods would be beyond tough. If Shimano included Jackall it would be fine as long as they could supply me with Gen 1 Cumara and Cumulus rods too! 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I'd use the brands that paid me the most because that's how the business works. Knowledge and decisions making catch fish not tackle brands. 7 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Abu Garcia and Fenwick. It's all I use now. No reason to change pro or not 1 Quote
SudburyBasser Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I generally use Shimano rods and reels now so I don't imagine I have much a reason to change -- though if I was forced I could live with the Devil's brand of reel, Abu Garcia. Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted May 17, 2015 Super User Posted May 17, 2015 Lew's reels, and Abu Garcia rods. That's my combo that I use almost every day, and I wouldn't try to represent a company I don't use. Quote
Big C Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Lews for reels, and I know I'm gonna be alone here but Carrot Stix for rods. Quote
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