Good Finesse Spinning Combo for Around $200?

[Walz]

I am heading to Bass Pro tomorrow and would like to get a new spinning rod and reel for mostly throwing finesse plastics (Senkos, tubes, shaky heads etc.). I would like to stay around $200. Any suggestions? Thanks

[andamtoft]

I put most your money toward the rod, you can get an excellent spinning reel in the 50-70 dollar range, for instance, the pflueger president. good choices for the rod could be: Kistler Magnesium, E21 carrot stick, Shimano Crucial or even the Johnny Morris signature series, just see what feels the best for you. Good luck.

[coffee]

Pflueger president, either 30 or 35 series, and a St. Croix Avid, depending on how tall you are and how far you want to chuck stuff, 6'6" or 7".  That's what I would go with.  

I use St. Croix Avids mixed with Pflueger presidents for crappie, bluegill, redear, white bass, and smallies with excellent results and haven't yet had one go down.  I use 30 series reels on 7' ul and lights and a medium power and can feel crappies fart from 10 yards away.  Its a decent setup for 200 bucks.