Young Low Budget Anglers

[Fisherdude1010]

Ok I am a low budget angler who is looking for a rod that can be used for both flipping and pitching but also worms and jigs. I would like to know what combo would be the best quality for the least amount of money and I would also like to know what line to use. Because I know braid is better for flipping and pitching but doesn't sink and if I'm casting worms and jigs I would probably want sinking line like co polymer or floro. Plz help me out anything helps

[Choporoz]

What's your budget?  Rod, reel, line....

 

 

Oh...and braid.  Straight braid or braid with a leader.  The floatation aspect won't be a big factor for your jigs, pitching, worms, etc.  Buoyancy of your line might matter more to some topwater or crank applications, however. 

[Darren.]

First welcome aboard!

 

Choporoz is right, more info needed.

 

Primarily: budget.

 

The suggestions will range based on that.

 

In the mean time, I'll suggest a MH rod at

around 6'6", say a Berkley Lightning Rod Shock 

for around $50, combined with a Shimano 

spinning reel like a Sedona.

 

Those can be had at Walmart for "cheap", but

then again, cheap is relative.

[BassinLou]

Once I know your budget my opinion might change, but when I was younger and starting to build my rod arsenal, BPS was my go to spot. Back then, I didn't know any better and forums were not in the picture, I bought BPS tourney specials and Penn 2500 or Abu cardinal spinning reels. Caught a lot of fish on them, and had a blast doing so. I just cleaned out my little fishing room over the wknd and smiled when I saw that I still had those rods and reels from over 15yrs ago. I don't know if they still carry those rods, but Carbonlite's are another option as well.  

[Bruce424]

Check out gander mountain bass pro or a cabelas and look at the "house rods" the ones that have there name on them. These rods might be a better deal. But you are looking for a 6'6" - 7' medium heavy or heavy graphite With a fast tip. And mono and copolymer lines are still great to use! I would go with somthin like 15-20 lb line. It's cheap and forgiving. Look for name brand like mccoy, stren, sunline or trilene.

[Senko lover]

MH would probably be your best best......

[smalljaw67]

From your description I'm guessing you'll be fishing from the bank a lot and if that is the case you really don't need a flipping set up. I'd look at a rod that is between 7' and 7'4" medium heavy with a fast action. Line is easy, 15lb Berkley Big Game, it is mono but it has excellent abrasion resistance and it is very affordable and it will let you fish moderate cover no problem. I can't really help you on brands or models because I don't know your budget and we all have different views on what is cheap and what is mid range and so on. Most here would see anything under $100 as entry level.

[ww2farmer]

I can't think of a better budget rod than a 7' MH lightning rod shock. $40 at Walmart. I am retiring mine and going with custom built stuff, but until the conversion is complete to 100% custom, I still have a few of them in the boat and they are serving me well still. I have used that 7' MH for everything, it's a pretty versatile rod.

[cottny27]

I would look into some Bass Pro rods & reels.  I have had good luck with them and the reel parts are easy to get abd cheap if things ever need replaced.  Some 15# Seaguar Red Label would be good budget line to try for plastics.

[dcmclassic]

A 6'6" or 7ft MH Lightning rod with a Shimano Caius would be pretty budjet friendly. For me a do it all line would be braid, probably a 30 lb if you aren't throwing into super nasty stuff.

[buzzed bait]

a berkley lightning rod will not disappoint at the price you can get them....

[bigbill]

Spinning setup?

[dcmclassic]

Shimano Convergence with a Sedona or Lews G2. 

 

Personally I think there are better rods than the Lightning at the price point, as far as spinning rods are concerned. There's really a huge selection on the spinning side. It's just budgets vary angler to angler.

[jhc1]

Shimano Convergence with a Sedona or Lews G2. 

 

Personally I think there are better rods than the Lightning at the price point, as far as spinning rods are concerned. There's really a huge selection on the spinning side. It's just budgets vary angler to angler.

 

Such as? This is a genuine question. You can get a Lightning Rod/Rod Shock for 30-40 bucks at Walmart. What else is comprabale? 

[dcmclassic]

Such as? This is a genuine question. You can get a Lightning Rod/Rod Shock for 30-40 bucks at Walmart. What else is comprabale?

I didn't know they were that low, I was thinking they were around $50. My mistake.

 

Shimano Sellus, Abu Garcia Vengeance and Daiwa Arid X are in that general $50 range. I think they are better rods than the Berkley. But of course that's just my personal opinion, and we all know how those are.

[Missourifishin]

The first decent rod I ever bought (In other words, not just a dirt cheap combo) was a Bass Pro Tourney Special spinning rod. I think they charge $50 for them. I've probably done just as well with that rod as I have with My St Croix Avid spinning rod. And this is coming from a big St Croix fan. The fish don't care how much money you spent