Super User skunked_again Posted January 4, 2010 Super User Posted January 4, 2010 id buy something with re-sell value in case you dont like it. an Abu 4500/4600 series off ebay and a rod off the flea market. JMO Quote
rubba bubba Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 BadBass94,Is the reel in question? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_91075_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0 Is this the rod? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98373_100002006_100000000_100002000_100-2-6 Looks like a winner for $100 8-) If that is the combo, I'd go for it. That looks like a very nice setup, especially for $100. Quote
Ojurb Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 I'm selling an abu silver max for $45 shipped I only used it 2 times so is basically new if you are interested Quote
s13john Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 at dicks you can get a silver max combo usually on sale for like 50bux... and has a 20 mail in rebate, and if you can find a $10 off when you spend 50 coupon, ends up about 20bux for the whole shebang. Quote
flipinstick88 Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 I hear good things about this http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGOC.html Quote
supreme Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Dude I have a left hand AC501PT Accurist $120.00 value New just used to learn how to throw a bait caster. $45.00 Quote
Ineedanewscreenname20170204 Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 BPS runs pretty good deals from time to time (Spring Classic maybe?) on their Pro Qualifier combos. I picked one up three years ago for $70 - it was marketed as a Pro Qualifier Limited. The reel is smooth and the (7'MH) rod light enough for general purposes. BPS Extreme rods and reels are decent as well. I'd avoid the Browning stuff myself in favor of BPS or better. I bought a Browning spinning combo and was under-impressed with the quality. Quote
The Rooster Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Browning is now a BPS brand. Basspro.com is Browning's "official" website. Not to mention this year for 2010 they have all been overhauled to be on the same frame design as the Extreme and other reels by BPS. That said though, I think they are quality made, although I personally have not fished one, only looked at close up in the store. Myself, I went with the Extreme and bought 5 of them. Couldn't be happier (unless they were Pro Qualifiers instead ;D). Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 6, 2010 Super User Posted January 6, 2010 Good Cheap Baitcast reel - Do these words even go together? Is this a trick? I don't know, I've never used any Browning equipment. For me, every "great deal" on a bait caster has, over time, become a headache. Not to angry up an old dog, but I can't buy any baitcasters that don't say Shimano on them. Just can't, it's like I'm allergic to other brands. Quote
LAO162 Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I have a Browning Midas Boron rod. When on sale its performance is competitive with other $100 rods. However, in the past BPS has slapped the Midas name on other rods and sold them as cheap combos. If you go with the Midas combo, read the model numbers & specs very carefully before you assume that you are getting the Midas gear featured in the catalogue. Leon Quote
dave Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 i havnt used a pushbutton in 10 years, dont plan to buy another haha Hi everyone, i have always used spincast reels :-? He may be mistaking spincast for spinning. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 6, 2010 Super User Posted January 6, 2010 Browning is now a BPS brand. Basspro.com is Browning's "official" website. Well - I learned something new. You're right - I just went to Browning.com, found that they have a link to their fishing licensee, clicked the link, and got Basspro! Now I know why Browning equipment has their own section in the BPS catalog, right after the BPS product line. It also probably explains why the Browning Midas reel ended up with dual braking... Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted January 6, 2010 Super User Posted January 6, 2010 Hopefully they have tightened tolerences up the extrem reels...my 2 yr old Extrem has a lot of play in the spool, if the tension knob isn't set just right, also the tension knob requires contant adjustmen, un like my more expensive reel. Other than that, it works fine.. Quote
War Party Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 But, i do not want to buy a cheap reel for a beginner. I can't endorse anything cheaper than the Abu Garcia Ambassador reels. The C3 is as low as I'll go. Someone already said the Shimano Citica and you shot that down. In my opinion, your only option is to buy a Bass Proshops combo and hope you get a good one. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_104163_100003001_100000000_100003000_100-3-1 Quote
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