Which rod

[dodgeguy]

34 minutes ago, Fat Ika said:

As some people have mentioned, that BPS rod and many other BPS rods do not even have guide inserts. Obviously, no bueno for braid, but it's not going to fair well with nylon either. That Daiwa rod/reel combo is a very good value if you absolutely cannot afford to bump up to a better rod and/or reel. You would be hard pressed to find a brand new combo for $115 that's even close to that value. Just do general reel maintenance, don't try to horse a snagged cinder block out of the water, and it will last some years. 

Carbonlite and above all have Fuji guides and a 10 year warranty.

[txchaser]

My recommendation is above your budget, but it is for good reason. The poster above that mentioned buying fewer lures and upgrading your rod/reel instead is spot on - a better reel really will be more forgiving, and you are going to have it a long time. I still have my orginal fuego reel as a backup for frogging.

 

Stuff's on sale everywhere right now because of overstocks. Probably even better at labor day. 

 

Tatula XT for $70 is a smokin deal as it's usually $100. If you can find a fuego on sale it should be around $70 too. A lot of good air-d feedback on bassresource, so I'd expect the XT to fish well too. And the fuego is one of the best deals in the market especially for a beginner because it is pretty forgiving. 

 

Also, check the flea market here - some great deals, and as long as it isnt from a numbskull on craigslist, I don't see much difference between used and new. 

 

Actually now that I think about it I'll sell you my RH fuego for $50 if you want it, I have too many backup reels. Can't ship till next week though. PM me if you want it.

[dodgeguy]

1 minute ago, txchaser said:

Stuff's on sale everywhere right now because of overstocks. Probably even better at labor day. 

Where ? Everyplace I look has no stock and no mega sales.

[Devon B.]

9 minutes ago, txchaser said:

My recommendation is above your budget, but it is for good reason. The poster above that mentioned buying fewer lures and upgrading your rod/reel instead is spot on - a better reel really will be more forgiving, and you are going to have it a long time. I still have my orginal fuego reel as a backup for frogging.

 

Stuff's on sale everywhere right now because of overstocks. Probably even better at labor day. 

 

Tatula XT for $70 is a smokin deal as it's usually $100. If you can find a fuego on sale it should be around $70 too. A lot of good air-d feedback on bassresource, so I'd expect the XT to fish well too. And the fuego is one of the best deals in the market especially for a beginner because it is pretty forgiving. 

 

Also, check the flea market here - some great deals, and as long as it isnt from a numbskull on craigslist, I don't see much difference between used and new. 

 

Actually now that I think about it I'll sell you my RH fuego for $50 if you want it, I have too many backup reels. Can't ship till next week though. PM me if you want it.

How old is that reel

[txchaser]

4 minutes ago, Devon B. said:

How old is that reel

moved to PM

[Deleted account]

16 hours ago, Devon B. said:

Someone recommended a 13fishing defy black, do you know much about those? He said he really likes it.

You do realize that "someone" is going to recommend pretty much every rod made, yes?...

[J Francho]

22 hours ago, Deleted account said:

Belgian giant one with fruit, whipped topping and syrup...

[Deleted account]

LOL, that's why I left out the powdered sugar...

[Devon B.]

3 hours ago, Deleted account said:

You do realize that "someone" is going to recommend pretty much every rod made, yes?...

Yeah, true

[dodgeguy]

Every 13 fishing rod I ever had the tips snapped off of.

[Devon B.]

Ok, I think I'll go with the daiwa tatula then. Thanks!

[NavyToad]

20 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

Same here.  Consider yourself lucky if you can limit it to 20 or so. 

I thought you WERE a drunken sailor given your username!  ?

 

I absolutely was a textbook drunken sailor for most of my career. Sober 23 years now.

[Deleted account]

I have a big problem with alcohol, I'm running low on bourbon...

[fin]

20 hours ago, Fat Ika said:

Just do general reel maintenance

 

This is an important point for newbies, regardless of what you get. These things will quit working without maintenance. How soon depends on how much you use it, but they can wear out faster than you might think. Download the schematics and watch some videos. Spend a few bucks on some good oil and grease made for reels. It's a good idea to take it apart while it's still under the 30 day warranty, in case you screw it up your first time.

[dodgeguy]

50 minutes ago, fin said:

 

This is an important point for newbies, regardless of what you get. These things will quit working without maintenance. How soon depends on how much you use it, but they can wear out faster than you might think. Download the schematics and watch some videos. Spend a few bucks on some good oil and grease made for reels. It's a good idea to take it apart while it's still under the 30 day warranty, in case you screw it up your first time.

If you take it apart and screw it up it's not warranty.