Reel finally died, need replacement suggestions

[KSanford33]

Yeah so, a reel I've had for 30+ years finally broke. It was a Quantum Hypercast. I'd like to replace the rod while I'm at it. Any suggestions for a solid spinning rod? I'll be primarily using it for soft baits (Senkos, ned rigs, etc.)

[WRB]

Budget? Preferred rod power/action/length?

Tom

[KSanford33]

Just now, WRB said:

Budget? Preferred rod power/action/length?

Tom

Sub $200, as for the rest, I don't know enough to really say. Just something that has a very sensitive tip because I'm not the best at detecting bites yet. Thanks Tom.

[WRB]

6 minutes ago, KSanford33 said:

Sub $200, as for the rest, I don't know enough to really say. Just something that has a very sensitive tip because I'm not the best at detecting bites yet. Thanks Tom.

$200 budget for the combo...right?

Tom

[KSanford33]

1 minute ago, WRB said:

$200 budget for the combo...right?

Tom

Correct. I might be in a different tax bracket than some people on here. ?

[ironbjorn]

3 power Dobyns Fury paired with a Daiwa Legalis.

[Tail Slap]

Rod: 13 Fish Omen Green OG2C68ML 6'8" Med Light Fast 1/8-1/2oz  $100-$110

 

Reel: Daiwa BG 1500 $99 on Amazon 

The BH series is a size larger than current common sizes of other Daiwa Shimano reels.  The 1500 is equal to a common 2500 size reel.

[NorthernBasser]

33 minutes ago, KSanford33 said:

Yeah so, a reel I've had for 30+ years finally broke. 

 

27 minutes ago, KSanford33 said:

Just something that has a very sensitive tip because I'm not the best at detecting bites yet. 

 

Well if it hasn't happened yet in 30 years you may be SOL. ?

 

Totally kidding. That just made me chuckle a bit..

 

Too bad this didn't happen when the 4th of July sales were going on. 

 

 

[KSanford33]

3 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

 

 

Well if it hasn't happened yet in 30 years you may be SOL. ?

 

 

 

 

You're not wrong. It's like the advice I give a buddy of mine when he asks me what he should do to improve at golf: "Take two weeks off, then quit the game altogether." ?

[FrnkNsteen]

Don't know how to copy a link to another thread, so look down the Rods Reels and Lines forum for a thread called "Appreciate Some Thoughts"

 

Lots of good suggestions in that thread in the same price range as you are asking about.

[NavyToad]

Some people spend a week researching this stuff, others, not so much.

 

If you want to keep it simple, below is what I consider good bang for the buck. A Medium 1/8-1/2oz rod should suit your needs, or maybe you prefer Medium Light. 
There are several manufacturers that offer combos - Lews has a few good ones. 

 Or you can buy the rod and reel seperately.

 

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/daiwa-fuego-lt-bass-pro-shops-pro-qualifier-2-spinning-rod-and-reel-combo

 

[casts_by_fly]

Shimano spinning reels in the $75-100 price point have been good value for a while now.  A sahara paired with a Falcon Bucoo would fish well and last a while.  It should come in just under $200.  Size wise, I'd probably go with the 3000 size sahara since the 2500 is the same weight but slower.  I like a 2000 size, but there are fewer around now.  The Sedona would save a couple bucks and the Falcon Lowrider would be a modest upgrade.  That combo would be about $215 but I'd prefer it for the extra $15.

[MickD]

If you can, wait for the end of the year events at Cabelas and others.  Or maybe the Tackle Warehouse Labor Day sale.  

 

I have a Daiwa Fuego spin reel that is very nice.  I cannot tell it from the Tatula for the way it fishes.

 

For your technique I would look for a 7 foot , fast action, medium power rod.

[new2BC4bass]

4 hours ago, FrnkNsteen said:

Don't know how to copy a link to another thread, so look down the Rods Reels and Lines forum for a thread called "Appreciate Some Thoughts"

 

Lots of good suggestions in that thread in the same price range as you are asking about.

 

 

[FrnkNsteen]

2 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

 

 

Thanks for adding it!

[WRB]

Look at Tackle Warehouse site under spinning rods, spinning reels. Both Daiwa and Shimano have good rods and reels within your budget.

I would stay with 2500 size reels and 7’ +/- 3” Medium Fast rod.

Tom

[Dannyinorthidaho]

Pfueger president XT?? Red and black. Great handle lists of smooth reel turns when u let it go!. Can’t go wrong with the XT under 100

[The Pond King]

If it were me, I'd go with a St. Croix Triumph 7' MLF (TRS70MLF), and I'd buy the newly released Shimano Sahara FJ 3000 spinning reel.