New spinning rod an reel combo Price limit 300$

[Sharpie]

I got a good bait casting setup. I want a good spinning rod set up. I would like to cast lighter baits. Primarily Plastic and small jigs. What is a good setup with a price limit of 300 combined (rod and reel). If you need anymore info on me to help let me know.

Thanks ERC

[Cephkiller]

For that price point, I'd go with a St. Croix Avid and a Shimano Stradic.

[fourbizz]

powell/stradic

[mike bat]

well i know a avid and a stradic would be a great set up ,,,, but for that price i have a st croix legened elite and a stradic ... you can see pics of it over in the fishing flea market section of this fourm  

[roadwarrior]

For that price point, I'd go with a St. Croix Avid and a Shimano Stradic.

Specifically, Avid AS70MF/ Shimano Stradic 2500FH.

[RiskKid.]

For that price point, I'd go with a St. Croix Avid and a Shimano Stradic.

Specifically, Avid AS70MF/ Shimano Stradic 2500FH.

This is the ticket  

[SCarter]

Maybe a Symetre 2500 and a 6'6 IMX

[Jig Man]

I'd back off on the reel and get a Gloomis rod.   I did it and am quite happy.  The rod is way more important than the reel imo.

[FishTank]

My choice would be a Quantum Energy Pti-a 20 and a St. Croix Avid AS66MF.  I have two of these the Energy reels and with a full season and half of use, both have performed perfectly.  They have been an excellent reel for the money.  

[Redlinerobert]

Loomis and Stradic, no brainer.  

[Hot n Tot]

St. Croix Avid and Stradic, but the 7' rod is too long. Get the 6'-6" ML model   AS66MLF

[Grey Wolf]

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

You have gotten many good opinions but you're the one who must make the final choice. Have fun.

[Chris at Tech]

I agree on the Avid rod.

For reels, go with either a Stradic or a Daiwa Tierra.

The Daiwa reels have more choices for size (2000, 2500 and 3000), and I think this allowed me to better balance the rod and reel.

My Avid 6'9" ML rod just does NOT feel balanced with a 2500 Stradic (and the other choices are either 1000 or 3500).  With my Tierra 2000, it's real nice

[volpster31]

i agree with the st. croix avid AS66MF..its a great rod.i paired mine with a shimano symetre reel & love the setup..i dont have any complaints at all.

i got my rod from reeds & they offer free shipping

http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=659

youll even have a few bucks left over for more lures!!!!! ;D

 

[Captain Hook]

Whatever you settle on, you NEED to give Troutlet.com a look.  I have not found ANY place with lower prices...

[Pa Angler]

Take a look at the BPS and Cabela's combo deals before you buy they have some good deals at a discount you may get more for your money then buying separately.

[afendrbass]

i recently purchased a 6'10" avid w/ a Tierra 2500. I have enjoyed it. I want to here about more people that have used them . . .

andrew