Rod/Reel purchase advice needed

[Ochu]

Hey all,

I am looking to purchase a new rod and reel, but i have no clue what to buy. My only requirement is that i want a nice quality, versatile combo so i dont have to dish out a lot of cash.

I have only used spinner reels all my life, so it might make more sense to stay with one of those. But if Baitcasters are more versatile i can use my old spinner while learning with a new BC. My limit for the combo is around $180.

Thanks in advance for the help. This site has taught me a lot already and I just found it today :-)

[Jig Man]

Not having stated the types of baits and sizes it would be impossible to give you sound advice.  Give out some more info and you can get some suggestions.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

There are some suggestions here

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1237408059

[bassinfla82]

around 180 bucks this would be a VERY nice setup thats a VERY high quality, a Daiwa S rod 6'6 MED fast tip and a 6.3/1 Dawia exceler 185.00ish would get you that setup and I know you would be pleased with it... I can bet theres a lot of people on this site that will RAVE to you about how good those Dawia S rods are. theres alot of Daiwas PROS that can have a boat load of Steez rods and they still Fish the S rods. Denny B. is one of them

http://www.***.com/descpageRLCDAIWA-DEC.html

http://www.***.com/descpageRDCDAIWA-TDSC.html

[bigfruits]

spinning is more versatile.

id get a shimano sahara or symetre and a fenwick hmg with a fast action

or get a st. croix avid (excellent warranty) and use your old reel until you save up enough for another.