Chatterbaiter Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 If you had a budget of "only" $500 for a rod and complementing real what would you pick and why? I just want to pose this question because I love to read the responses. I enjoy seeing all the different views and opinions from avid angler to weekend warrior. Who knows, maybe someone will see something that will just make them think or helps them make a decision. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted March 21, 2017 Super User Posted March 21, 2017 Easy a Metanium MGL and a Shimano Zodias Medium Fast for an all around combo. 1 Quote
frosty Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Wow, $500!?!? I don't even know where to start! Probably a lews team pro reel, I've only looked at them in passing due to the price. For the rod I don't know, I haven't even begun to research rods that will finish off that budget! Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 21, 2017 Super User Posted March 21, 2017 I already have that combo .... several times, GLoomis CR/MBR 723/4/783/4 IMX + Shimano Chronarch 50 Mg/Scorpion 1000 Mg/Daiwa Alphas Type F/Itö. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted March 21, 2017 Super User Posted March 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, frosty said: Wow, $500!?!? I don't even know where to start! Probably a lews team pro reel, I've only looked at them in passing due to the price. For the rod I don't know, I haven't even begun to research rods that will finish off that budget! only 500 i can barely find a decent reel for that much. i would get a sv103 from tw and pair it with a Dobyns Sierra Series Casting Rod 7'3" Heavy and some 50 lb suffix 832. 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted March 21, 2017 Super User Posted March 21, 2017 Going by retail prices. Chronarch MGL St. Croix Avid Going by what can be had with some searching Metanium Dobyns Champion 2 Quote
frosty Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, Angry John said: only 500 i can barely find a decent reel for that much. i would get a sv103 from tw and pair it with a Dobyns Sierra Series Casting Rod 7'3" Heavy and some 50 lb suffix 832. Man I thought I was really living with my lews lfs and fenwick hmg 1 Quote
Loomis13 Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 A St.Croix Avid x and a Shimano or Daiwa reel under $300. Take your pic on the reel. If the rod was more important for like bottom baits, I would get a LTB and a Curado 70. Quote
Lendiesel22 Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 I would try something new and grab a 7ft something Irod Air and the new lews reel. It would be crazy light and so much fun to fish. Quote
dwardmba Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Can I keep the change? If yes I'd pick up another BPS carbonlite rod and reel (while on sale). If not, I have no idea. Dave Edited March 22, 2017 by dwardmba Typo 2 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted March 22, 2017 Global Moderator Posted March 22, 2017 I put much more importance on the rod than the reel. I'd get a Loomis NRX and put a used Curado E on it. Mike 1 Quote
sgibby88 Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 a new chronarch mgl and a dobyns to fill the rest of the budget or a g loomis. If its an order from tw. If I can shop around then an Aldebaran since I ordered a metanium Quote
JDNKC Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Gloomis IMX MBR 6'6" or 7'0" MBR in medium heavy and curado 70 or chronarch MGL Paired with some tatsu. Quote
XpressJeff Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Dobyns DX704C and a Team Lews LS reel. Probably more than I will ever spend, but a nice daydream! Quote
Falkus Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Best Option: Shakespeare Spiderman Rod/Reel Kit ! On the Serious Side: St. Croix Legend Tournament Spin Rod 6'10" Medium ($260) Shimano Stradic Ci4+ Spinning Reel (2500) ($229.99 Total: $489 <--- Paid by the Forum Members 3 Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 I'd be torn between either going high end on both, or going for an even better rod. I fish a TON of "finesse" stuff for river smallies: 2.5" tubes, 4"-5" grubs, 4" wacky rigs, etc, so a sensitive rod is a must. I'd have to think long and hard to decide between: -610mlxf St Croix Legend Tournament Bass paired with a Shimano Stradic FK 2500. This is my best current setup actually. ($460) Or.... -7mf St Croix Legend Xtreme paired with a new Shimano NASCI 2500. ($490) It's a tough call for me haha Quote
d-camarena Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Id take a lews mach 2 combo and spend the rest on my kid 4 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted March 22, 2017 Super User Posted March 22, 2017 Extreme 742sf HP and Diawa Procyon 2500 Quote
5Keepers Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Chatterbaiter said: If you had a budget of "only" $500 for a rod and complementing real what would you pick and why? I just want to pose this question because I love to read the responses. I enjoy seeing all the different views and opinions from avid angler to weekend warrior. Who knows, maybe someone will see something that will just make them think or helps them make a decision. Spinning or casting? Sorry... thats just not enough $$$ for a really good rod and reel. Try $700.00 and get ONE of the GOOD rods and reels instead of 2 or 3 cheapo's!! Just about any of the latest ultralight weight casting reels that have 10+ bearings and the top of the line Loomis,Dobyns, Abu, Denali, PT, or some of the great Japanese rods. Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 17 hours ago, Burke said: Best Option: Shakespeare Spiderman Rod/Reel Kit ! My grandson has outfished me 30 to 0 on that very combo on more than one occasion. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 22, 2017 Super User Posted March 22, 2017 Used 1st gen Daiwa Steez $200-250 Used Megabass Orochi XX $200-250 1 Quote
Kidflex Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Steez xt mh/f with scorpion xt1000. You won't find a sexier combo regardless of price. Quote
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