CTBassin860 Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 7'1 MF St.Croix LTB 7.3:1 Tatula SV/30# PP A really nice all around setup that comes in at mere 11.2 oz. 2 Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Lots of love for the LTB on here. Gotta love it! 1 Quote
offsidewing Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 St Croix Legend Elite 68MXF Spinning and a 30 sized Pflueger Supreme. 1 Quote
Airman4754 Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 Phenix UMBX 707ML with a Lew's Team Lite 7.1:1. Quote
crypt Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 I would build myself a 7 foot casting rod,either a MHX,Phenix,Rainshadow blank.with a new Morrum 1600. that way I get the rod just right for me. 1 Quote
paularchibald8 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 My current best combo cost me 470$ , new Favorite Rods Big Sexy 7' H and a used 08 Metanium Mg D7 Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted March 27, 2017 Super User Posted March 27, 2017 A few months ago I happened to have a $510 mileage reimbursement check from work buring a hole in my pocket, I picked up a Loomis CR723 and a Zillion SV 9.1:1. I hike a lot and wanted a general purpose rod short enough to carry through brush that would handle heavier lures then my usual finesse stuff. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 27, 2017 Super User Posted March 27, 2017 6'9" Heavy Hammer. Read smalljaw67's post here for why. Plus I recently read an older post reviewing Hammer rods by a member on TT that fishes NRX rods. He was impressed. I've read many good reviews of the Daiwas SV103. Total under $400. Or the Chronarch MGL. TT gave it an Editor's Choice Award. Still under $500. The rod will eventually be added to my arsenal. Probably not either reel. Unless the OP would like to make our wishes a reality. Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 My newest combo is a Abu Garcia Revo SX on a 7' MHF Veritas 2.0 and I really like it so far. My most used combo is a Pflueger President on a 7' MHF Lightning Rod Shock that has broken tip and is now more like 6'6". Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 27, 2017 Super User Posted March 27, 2017 37 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: My newest combo is a Abu Garcia Revo SX on a 7' MHF Veritas 2.0 and I really like it so far. My most used combo is a Pflueger President on a 7' MHF Lightning Rod Shock that has broken tip and is now more like 6'6". But what would you pick if given $500 that had to be spent on one rod and reel? Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 28 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: But what would you pick if given $500 that had to be spent on one rod and reel? $500? Wow. I couldn't imagine spending that much on a combo. I honestly don't have any experience with high end stuff so I don't know what the best is. I think I'd go get a custom rod made for me. For the reel I think I'd put a Shimano Curado E series. Quote
sgibby88 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 19 hours ago, paularchibald8 said: My current best combo cost me 470$ , new Favorite Rods Big Sexy 7' H and a used 08 Metanium Mg D7 how do you like the favorite rod? Thinking about getting either the big sexy or phantom Quote
Cgrinder Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Pick your favorite $200 reel and $300 rod. I don't have a dog in the production reel fight. For rods at $300 you get a lot of versatility and value from the Orochi XX line up. Quote
paularchibald8 Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 2 hours ago, sgibby88 said: how do you like the favorite rod? Thinking about getting either the big sexy or phantom Honestly love it i cant say i have experience in what most 200$+ rods are like as my best rod before this was a *** *** black, but i love the big sexy rod the 7' heavy is a good all use rod. Tosses a senko a mile and also has the back bone for some bigger spinnerbaits and such, might try some smaller swimbaits with it. I just love the feel of it all around and you cant beat the colors on it either. Definitely worth giving a chance seem like a great company so far 1 Quote
Super User Angry John Posted March 28, 2017 Super User Posted March 28, 2017 On 3/21/2017 at 6:54 PM, 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. I change my answer the 103 is on sale and now you will have the cash to get a champion with that same budget!!!! Or a XX perfect pitch Quote
johnD. Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Zillion SV TW 7:3:1 / Hammer 7 ' Heavy / 18 lb sunline sniper- worm/jig rod. Quote
faygo1979 Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Point blank 73 mh rod blank size 6 guides and a daiwa tatula sv. Quote
TH-Outdoors Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 St Croix Legend Tournament Bass 7'1 MH-Fast Daiwa Tatula SV 7.3:1 Quote
TX-Deluxe Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 This my opinion at $500. I'm a traveling man and 2 piece rods is what I have use. I have a Daiwa Tatula CT Type R on St Croix Premier MF 6'6 I have a Pflueger President Special Edition on BPS Bionic Blade 6'6 So both for $500 So happy with both rigs. I know it's not in your parameters...guess I'm just proud of my combos that have served me beyond expectations Quote
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