Bubba 460 Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 I've been doing some replacing of older or near worn out rods and reels lately. Two weeks ago I bought a new St Croix MH rod and the "new" Shimano Ultegra spinning reel in the 4000 size to go with it. A few days ago I bought the Favorite@ Defender med action spinning rod with the matching 3000 reel in the patriotic colors and "IN GOD WE TRUST" logo on both rod and reel. This may not appeal to everyone but I like it a lot and think it's beautiful (all I need now is an Uncle Sam suit to fish in). I was impressed with the reel, it's pretty smooth with minimal noise for the price range. It cast a Shadow Rap Shad at least 25 feet further then the Diawa reels I have on rods similar to the Defender rod with 10# mono. The rig is a solid set-up and and I have zero complaints. I will be getting another in med heavy with the matching 4000 reel soon. Last time I checked the reels were sold out. Hope to catch my first bass on it tomorrow. Ork happy now... 6 Quote
Cgrinder Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 Pretty sick. Will turn a few heads. I don't know if the country needs defending from the bass, but you can never be too sure. 1 Quote
Eric 26 Posted July 8, 2021 Posted July 8, 2021 Nice looking combo ?? Love the “In God We Trust” logo. Although I don’t need it now I’m going to take a look at the rod because of this. 1 1 Quote
Super User islandbass Posted July 9, 2021 Super User Posted July 9, 2021 Are you going to be representing us in the fishing olympics, lol? I really like how your combos look. ? Quote
Bubba 460 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Posted July 9, 2021 11 hours ago, islandbass said: Are you going to be representing us in the fishing olympics, lol? I really like how your combos look. ? Sure, I'll carry the torch. I really like an aesthetically pleasing fishing combo and there are some beautiful rods and reels out there that are way out of my monetary reach. If I was well off (rich) I sure would not waste my money on drugs, outrageously priced cars and gambling. I would however have some of the finest fishing equipment available and a boat that could go just about anywhere and be taken in any water environment, jet powered, not just a 70 mph bass boat. 11 hours ago, Eric 26 said: Nice looking combo ?? Love the “In God We Trust” logo. Although I don’t need it now I’m going to take a look at the rod because of this. Favorite makes rods up to the $400 price range. The Defender is $100 but from what I have seen and used I'd say it's a well spent $100 as far as rod in that that price range. Time will tell if there are any issues with it. 2 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted July 9, 2021 Super User Posted July 9, 2021 That is cool. I’ve never seen anything like that before. Have fun. 1 Quote
thunderblack Posted July 9, 2021 Posted July 9, 2021 I love that a company would put this on a rod blank. A little tribute to the creator of fish 2 Quote
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