Getting back in to fishing have 150$ for rod and reel

[Nick Boehm]

Hello,

 

My son is finally old enough to fish so I too am getting back in to the sport after many years of not fishing. I’m looking for a baitcast rod and reel setup for around 150$ Can be a combo or bought individually. I’ve been looking at the Abu Garcia Jordan Lee combo for 150$. 

[suzuki2903]

Lews mach 2 combo is in that price range and with better reviews …. The shimano slx combo is a good beginner combo too

[new2BC4bass]

I know absolutely nothing about any of the 3 combos already mentioned.  You can get a RH Fuego CT 7.3:1 for $80 off Amazon and a Daiwa Aird X 6'6" MF 2-piece for $35.79 from Midway or $36.04 from Walmart.

 

I found better prices at the-house.com, but have never heard of the store.  A quick search turned up this, "The House has a consumer rating of 4.7 stars from 198,071 reviews..."

[Cbump]

The Fuego/Aird-X would be a great combo in that price range. 

[PhishLI]

Grab the Fuego CT, but jump up to the 7' MH Aird-X. The 6'6" Medium is going to limit you too much. You're still coming in under budget going this route by shopping the sales right now.

 

I own this exact setup. Still going strong after 4+ years.

[JustJames]

I’m in different route, Shimano SLX combo@ 129 at some place (T direct)still available. Go with MH 6’10” to be all around setup. Normally the reel is $99 still worth every penny.

[BigAngus752]

Another vote for a MH/F Daiwa Aird and a Fuego.  There is not another combo as good for the price.  

[dodgeguy]

Bps extreme xml on sale for 139. Nice rod and reel to start.

[Eric 26]

Not sure if you’re looking for right or left handed? But I’m thinking of selling a BPS Carbonlite 2.0 combo (left handed retrieve) in your price range. PM me if you’re interested. 

[Fishinfreak89]

Daiwa fuego. It’s the same reel as the 100$+ tatula ct minus the t wing and you can find them on wallyworld.com for like 70$. Aird for the rod like previously mentioned. 

[zpelletier]

15 hours ago, Fishinfreak89 said:

you can find them on wallyworld.com for like 70$

I don’t think you can anymore, more like $85-100

 

That’s why I think those SLX combos for $130ish are the best deal out there

[new2BC4bass]

22 minutes ago, zpelletier said:

I don’t think you can anymore, more like $85-100

 

That’s why I think those SLX combos for $130ish are the best deal out there

But you need a code...$64.99 here:  https://www.the-house.com/ack01149zz-daiwa-fishing-accessories?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=ds&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

The one for $80 on Amazon is no longer listed.  I'm sure if you check daily, it will come up again.

[zpelletier]

2 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

But you need a code...$64.99 here:  https://www.the-house.com/ack01149zz-daiwa-fishing-accessories?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=ds&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

 
If you use code “primetime” it brings it down to $54, and I would certainly grab one if it wasn’t 8.1:1