Hi, new guy here, I have a question.

[Bama55]

I'm just now really getting into bass fishing. I've fished for bream and crappie most of my life. I already have a few good spinning combos and I'm wanting to get a good all round bait cast combo. 95% of the bass I've caught in my life time have been on plastic lizards and worms, all within 5ft of the bank. I would like something that's good for that type of fishing and something that I could use crank baits and spinning baits with too. I'm a young guy with a family and I don't have too much money to spend. I was hoping to find a good set up for around $75 or less.

I found this one on basspro.com, would it be a good one to go with?

Bass Pro Shops® Tourney Special

Also, what gear ratio should I look for and what type of rod would work well?

[TournyFish001]

you are on the right track- bass pro combos are great for the guy on a budget.  When I was starting out I fished bionic blades and bought used curado's on ebay.  Then the more I got into it I began to get into the higher end stuff.

[skillet]

dgk55,

 Welcome to the forum! I still use Bionic Blades but have upgraded to a better reel. If you are just starting out their combo's are hard to beat for the money...

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[Grey Wolf]

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For the money , it would be O.K.

6'6" MED/HVY SHOULD DO THE JOB.

[roadwarrior]

Welcome aboard!

[Guest the_muddy_man]

Welcome aboard

[Bama55]

Thanks for the comments.

I went back to basspro.com and found this one...

Bass Pro Shops® Bionic Plus Baitcast Reel and Bionic Blade XPS Rod Comb

I assume this one would be better than the first one I listed because it's $40 more. Which one would be the best to go with?

I think I'm going to order the Bionic Plus with the Bionic Blade.

Also, do any of you know when the Bass Pro Shop is going to be finished in Birmingham, AL? I saw on their site where it's under construction, I just didn't see anything that said when it would be done. That's on the way to my grandparents house.

[links_man2]

DGK---If you have an Academy store around, watch for their Rod Riot sales.  You can get some good deals on rods then.  Also watch their flyers each week---you can look at them online.  I have had good luck getting good equip at good prices at Academy.

[Bama55]

DGK---If you have an Academy store around, watch for their Rod Riot sales.  You can get some good deals on rods then.  Also watch their flyers each week---you can look at them online.  I have had good luck getting good equip at good prices at Academy.

Thanks for the info. I hadn't heard of an Academy store close by, I have to drive 25 minutes to the closest Wal-Mart. I went to their site and saw that there are a few in Birmingham, that's about 2 hours away, but as I stated about the BPS it's on the way to my grandparents. I'll check it out the next time I visit them.