Andrew Shelton Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Going on vacation in Colorado and want to try trout fishing since there is no bass pins around where we will be. I have spent a lot of money on tackle recently and don't want to spend a lot so the cheaper the better but still want a decent reel. Thanks Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted July 19, 2016 Super User Posted July 19, 2016 What type of lures are we talking about throwing and what weight. If we are talking about lure like Mepps spinners than you want a lite or medium lite rod and maybe a size 20 reel. Look at Dick Sporting goods online then you can go to the store if you have one nearby. Look at a couple of combos. I think a 6 foot Medium Light Trion from Pflueger or a Mitchel 300 combo. Mitchell had a 7 foot 2 piece light action combo and also a 7 foot medium combo. Match it up with some 6 pound mono or copolymer line. Either one can be had for around $70 Cabelas has very similar combos as well This will work for split shot and live bait rigs as well. If you are going to need heavier weight to stay down in faster current than go to the same combos and a Medium rod. Quote
Nathan Burton Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Find and extra $5 bill and get yourself a Pflueger President in the power you desire. 1 Quote
HeavyDluxe Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Pfluger's Trion or President spinning combos are both EXCELLENT... I had the 6'6M President Combo (bought at StuffMart) and I still think it's the most sensitive spinning rod I've used. People will poo-poo that, but I'm for reelz. http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/pflueger-combos-spinning-combos/pflueger-president-spinning-combo/1280294.html http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/pflueger-combos-spinning-combos/pflueger-trion-spinning-combo/1315408.html#start=4 EDIT: The bonus here is that, even if you outgrow the rod, the reel is a very solid performer. Quote
Red Bear Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Here is what i would do, especially if flying to your destination. When you get there go to Wal-mart or a similar place, buy a cheap 20 dollar combo and use that for trout, when youre done give it to a local kid. You avoid having to travel with a rod/reel, and you make some lucky kids day... 1 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted July 21, 2016 Super User Posted July 21, 2016 Get the Trion combo. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Lew's Carbon Blue can be had at DSG for about $80 and that would make you a good combo too! Quote
Andrew Shelton Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 On July 21, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Red Bear said: Here is what i would do, especially if flying to your destination. When you get there go to Wal-mart or a similar place, buy a cheap 20 dollar combo and use that for trout, when youre done give it to a local kid. You avoid having to travel with a rod/reel, and you make some lucky kids day... Not flying but wish I would've saw this earlier and would have done that. Always good to pass on. I have several *** bait casters and they are excellent. I contacted the company to see if I could buy a combo at a discounted price and we made a deal even though I had to spend more than I wanted. Highly recommend checking them. Cast a mile smoothe and their customer service is amazing. 6th gill Casting reel Quote
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