New Rod and Reel Combo Ideas

[tritz18]

I want to get a new bait casting rod and reel but with so many items on the market I don't know what to get. I don't want to spend over $250 and I want a quality baitcasting reel and rod. Anyone have any suggestions?

[roadwarrior]

The rod: http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=670

            (Hit "add to cart" to see the actual price with discount)

The reel: http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=11227

Total cost: $272.99

No sales tax and free shipping!

[fisherboy]

if you have a basspro around this is a great combo. only 150 bucks to.  8 bearing reel. a friend bought one and its perfect. casts a mile to.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90575_100003001_100000000_100003000_100-3-1

[Shad_Master]

I agree with fisherboy, these are great for the $ -- I have two of them and plan on picking up at least one more.

[zbigbadaaron]

for a rod get a ugly stick

[tritz18]

yea I have good experience with an ugly stick but I have used spinning reels mostly and I know some baitcasters but I really don't have a clue what kind to buy. Great ideas so far, more are welcomed

[Chris at Tech]

Revo SX and St Croix Premier

[Cigarlover 1]

For the reel I'd go with a REVO. Can't go wrong with an ABU. No suggestion on the rod. I still haven't graduated from the BPS $30 graphite series. lol.

[roadwarrior]

Man, we have a lot of rod & reel threads working this week. I brought this one back to the top because the pricing point seems to address the questions being asked on other threads.

[armesjr]

I really like my Revo, however, i hate the bass pro shops bionic blade rod, it came with.  

[LakeAnnaBasser]

if you want to spend over a hundred dollars do not buy another ugly stick

[Bankbeater]

I really like my Revo, however, i hate the bass pro shops bionic blade rod, it came with.

I bought a Bionic Blade for crankbaits and spinnerbaits but I wouldn't use it for jigs and plastics.

[lubina]

The rod:  http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=670

             (Hit "add to cart" to see the actual price with discount)

The reel:  http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=11227

Total cost: $272.99

No sales tax and free shipping!

You were absolutely right in recommending these guys from Reeds, super competitive prices, great selection and fast shiping.

[shimanogloomis man]

check out reelfishingdeals.com best prices on shimano reels from 15 to 50 buks cheaper ;D

[college]

i used to use the Ugly Stick but that was with a budget wayyy lower than 250, if you have a budget that high, do NOT get an Ugly Stick.

[Tpayneful]

I really like the Rick Clunn reel from BPS but I use it with a M, 7' Tourney special rod.   I really like this combo but even at full price it would only top out at $150.  I know that Roadwarrior loves Shimano and has a lot of experience with them.  I would seriously concider his suggestions if your price range is in the $250 range.  You get what you pay for and I am sure that my equipment doesn't perform nearly as good as Roadwarrior's.