What's A Great Rod And Reel For Bass Fishing?

[new2BC4bass]

I can tell u he has rods: several ducketts, several arodsmiths, ***, swimamo, *** green, *** black several of those, are those even the brands? Lol & several others.

So many reels I'll just list a few concept (I'm guessing is the brand) Ardent xs1000

 

I have to agree with Raul and a couple others about the gift card.  I think it is great that you want to put forth the effort to buy him something special that he will love to use.  Unfortunately we would need to know every rod (make, model, power, action) and reel (make, model, ratio) in order to make a worthwhile suggestion as to which rod and reel to purchase.  Even then we could miss the mark as duplicate rods and reels are not a bad thing if they are for favorite techniques.  It is nice to be able to pick up another outfit that has a different color or size lure for the technique you are currently fishing.

 

Suggesting a technique specific rod and reel could wind up being a waste of money if we don't know what techniques he likes to fish or a technique he would like to try.  Buying a big swimbait rod wouldn't do him much good if he is like me, and doesn't use, or have a desire to use, those type of lures.  The lures themselves can get quite expensive.  I can't afford $30 to $200 lures so why get interested in that technique?

 

No one needs 20 rods or 20 reels, but it doesn't keep us from having that many and more. 

 

Based on the few rods and reels you mentioned, it appears he may not have many expensive rods or reels.  It isn't necessary to spend $300-$500 to get a quality rod or reel.  The Fenwick Aetos is a quality rod at about $180 list that is not only a nice looking rod, but sensitive, and made with quality components.  The 7'2" MH-XF would make an excellent rod for jigs (and a few other techniques)  I really enjoy my 7' MHF which is a little more versatile in my eyes.

 

A reel I can almost guarantee that he doesn't have is a Pinnacle Primmus.  TW sells them at $225, but you can get one delivered for about $157 with a little searching.  This reel is factory tuned.. Ideally any reel you purchased would be cleaned and properly lubed before using.  However, that isn't necessary with the Primmus.  Quite possibly your husband tears down new reels and re-lubes them before using.   The Primmus is not only a nice looking reel, but very smooth on the retrieve and casts as good or better than any of my other reels....including supertuned reels.   I've got various model reels from Shimano, Daiwa, Pflueger, Lews, BPS, Abu and feel the Primmus is as nice as any of them and better than some.

 

As long winded as my post is, it could be that none of my suggestions would suit your husband's tastes.  Maybe he feels Duckett rods are the best and the brand he would prefer to own more of.....in which case he might not be too happy with you buying an Aetos.  Some guys want one line of rods and one line of reels feeling that they don't have to make a few casts to reacquaint themselves with the next combo they pick up.  Some of us aren't that in tune with the cosmos and switch with no discernible difference other than having to make a minor adjustment with 2-hand cast due to a different length handle.

[fishindad]

I completely disagree with the guys who suggest the gift card and agree with the OP that it is the lazy way out of putting some thought and effort into a gift. As convenient it may be for the giver and recipient, I've gifted my share of cards/certificates but actually appreciate when someone gets me something that I know they put forth time and effort.

 

My suggestion is not to get something top end like an NRX or Stella, as much as any serious basser would love it. To the OP, you stated he has a 13 *** so my suggestion is to give them (***; 800-508-6013) a phone call and have them "trick out" a reel by customizing it for him. Go to their website and check out the "Trickshop" section and you'll get an idea. What that means is you can have the reel customized with some of his (or yours!) favorite colors or something to match one of his present rods. Not sure what the cost would be but give them your budget and I am sure then 13 staff will help. And I have no affiliation with ***...

 

If he doesn't truly appreciate the reel, practice a little catch and release of your own, lol.

[John G]

A Shimano Curado 200HG and G-Loomis MBR844C GLX

 

This combo will cost around $550.00 + or - a little bit depending on if you shop around.

[new2BC4bass]

I completely disagree with the guys who suggest the gift card and agree with the OP that it is the lazy way out of putting some thought and effort into a gift. As convenient it may be for the giver and recipient, I've gifted my share of cards/certificates but actually appreciate when someone gets me something that I know they put forth time and effort.

 

My suggestion is not to get something top end like an NRX or Stella, as much as any serious basser would love it. To the OP, you stated he has a 13 *** so my suggestion is to give them (***; 800-508-6013) a phone call and have them "trick out" a reel by customizing it for him. Go to their website and check out the "Trickshop" section and you'll get an idea. What that means is you can have the reel customized with some of his (or yours!) favorite colors or something to match one of his present rods. Not sure what the cost would be but give them your budget and I am sure then 13 staff will help. And I have no affiliation with ***...

 

If he doesn't truly appreciate the reel, practice a little catch and release of your own, lol.

 

Lazy, but might be the correct way.  Depends on the recipient.  Years ago I quit giving my wife gifts....period.  Broke that rule 2 years ago for Christmas, and seriously regretted it.  She hated the $400 gift and eventually gave it to our daughter.  I didn't have $1200 for the gift she really wanted.  Previously I always picked out gifts from items she told me she liked.  They always went back. 

 

OP. I'm like a couple other posters.  You are a great wife coming here looking for a quality gift your husband will enjoy.  Except unlike the one poster, I wouldn't be asking if you had any sisters....I'd be asking if your Mom was single now.