Wizzlebiz Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 As the title states I have $150 to spend on a baitcasting combo. Im looking for something 7 feet long, medium heavy, fast tip and sensitive. I fish from the bank so casting distance comes into play as well. Please help me narrow down the option out there. For a newer fisherman it is very overwhelming. Thanks in advance. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted September 2, 2019 Super User Posted September 2, 2019 Gonna be tough at your budget. One thing I would highly suggest is to the Best rod possible. I've owned lots of different makes, both budget and the 290.00 range. So 2 rods I'm pretty impressed with is the Irod Genise II, and the Diawa Tatula XT rods. Irods are 149.99 and the Xt rods are 109.00 to 120.00. TW has a sale right now, so...The XT rods are really light, great action, but like most rods are a tad over rated for the amount of weight they will cast. I have the 7' MH and love it. You spend a bit more than the 150.00 and grab a Diawa Fuego CT reel off ebay, or if you want a right hand reel, Shimano_1 has 2 of them for sale @ 65.00 each. Happy shopping.. 1 Quote
Mikeltee Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 The Lews combos will catch fish and they look cool too. I almost got the mach crush as my first bass rig because I liked the orange color. Then I came here and the rest is history (including my bank account). 1 Quote
Wizzlebiz Posted September 2, 2019 Author Posted September 2, 2019 34 minutes ago, Mikeltee said: The Lews combos will catch fish and they look cool too. I almost got the mach crush as my first bass rig because I liked the orange color. Then I came here and the rest is history (including my bank account). This is what im now considering. What sre your thoughrs for a beginner? Same queation fo the forum. Quote
Diggy Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 $139.99 Shimano SLX Casting Rod & Reel Combo https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-slx-casting-rod-reel-combo.html 2 Quote
The Bassman Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Diggy said: $139.99 Shimano SLX Casting Rod & Reel Combo https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-slx-casting-rod-reel-combo.html ^^^^This. You won't do any better. Quote
hawgchaser Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Diggy said: $139.99 Shimano SLX Casting Rod & Reel Combo https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-slx-casting-rod-reel-combo.html Whoa! Can’t beat this! Quote
Wizzlebiz Posted September 2, 2019 Author Posted September 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Diggy said: $139.99 Shimano SLX Casting Rod & Reel Combo https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-slx-casting-rod-reel-combo.html Thanks! So last night I ordered the lews mach crush. And just ordered this as well. Lol screw it. You only live once right? 3 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted September 2, 2019 Super User Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Wizzlebiz said: Thanks! So last night I ordered the lews mach crush. And just ordered this as well. Lol screw it. You only live once right? Great picks. Beware of the Baitmonkey. Before you know it you will have more equipment than you can ever fish. 1 Quote
Wizzlebiz Posted September 2, 2019 Author Posted September 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, FishTank said: Great picks. Beware of the Baitmonkey. Before you know it you will have more equipment than you can ever fish. Well aware lol. Im just getting my fishing stuff together so I can hide it during the divorce lmao. Quote
Joe_w1234 Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 That Slx conbo is a steal for 130 nice job my guy 2 Quote
Super User islandbass Posted September 2, 2019 Super User Posted September 2, 2019 9 hours ago, hawgchaser said: Whoa! Can’t beat this! X2! Unbelievable! I’m so tempted. 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted September 3, 2019 Super User Posted September 3, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 2:01 PM, Wizzlebiz said: Thanks! So last night I ordered the lews mach crush. And just ordered this as well. Lol screw it. You only live once right? I like the way you think. Good luck with your new setups. 1 Quote
Jason.Domingo Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 I have the Mach Crush combo..other than it being uncomfortable to palm, I love it. I use it more than my HyperMag/Levante DSR set up lol. 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted September 5, 2019 Super User Posted September 5, 2019 I think you’ll get an appreciation of fishing some of your lures from shallow water into deeper water. Especially at drop offs. You may not loose as many but I’m not sure of that. I don’t lose all that much stuff. I hope that makes some sense. 1 Quote
E-DOG Posted September 5, 2019 Posted September 5, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 1:54 AM, Diggy said: $139.99 Shimano SLX Casting Rod & Reel Combo https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-slx-casting-rod-reel-combo.html holy cow, how long do you think that sale will last? Quote
Falkus Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 I'm just this close pulling the trigger for the SLX combo .....I wish I never saw this thread Quote
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