Super User Catt Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 Quality Reels & Rods @ a reasonable price Priced @ $50 - $130 Reels (short list) Abu Garcia: C3 & C4 or Revo S Daiwa: Tierra Series, Megaforce, Megaforce Plus, or Trillionaire Pflueger: Trion or Purist Quantum: Code or Accurist Shimano: Cardiff or Citica Rods (short list) All Star: Classic or Team All Star American Rodsmith: Champion Series or Team Series Berkley: Series One CastAway: CTX or SLX 3 Daiwa: Tierra or S-Casting Falcon: Original series or LowRider XG Fenwick: HMG Quantum: Energy PT Shimano: Compre St. Croix: Mojo Bass or Premier Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 yup catt this will and should cover newbies and experianced as well ::::should be a sticky::: Quote
TrippyJai Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 I agree on this list as well. I have some more expensive rods, but I love my Energy PT, HMG and Series One rods. Looking at the Compre's for my GF to be paired with another Citica E. Quote
Super User flechero Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 Gee thanks, Catt, if people read this- you've eliminated about 50% of the future threads on the forum. ;D In all sincerity, I agree with every item on your list, that I've used or own. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 Quality Reels & Rods @ a reasonable price Priced @ $50 - $130 Reels (short list) Abu Garcia: C3 & C4 or Revo S Daiwa: Tierra Series, Exceler, Megaforce, Megaforce Plus, or Trillionaire Pflueger: Trion or Purist Quantum: Code or Accurist Shimano: Cardiff or Citica Rods (short list) All Star: Classic or Team All Star American Rodsmith: Champion Series or Team Series Berkley: Series One CastAway: CTX or SLX 3 Daiwa: Tierra or S-Casting Light & Tough Falcon: Original series or LowRider XG Fenwick: HMG Quantum: Energy PT Shimano: Compre St. Croix: Mojo Bass or Premier I crossed off a few, and added a couple. Nice list Catt! This has to be the toughest price point around. There aren't too many choices here, and I really think you have to be careful with what you get. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Great List and I agree something for both the newbies and experienced guys to check out Quote
jimmieO Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Nominate this guy for member of the year. Always has something good to share. Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 30, 2009 Author Super User Posted June 30, 2009 Now if someone could add the spinning reels it would be complete Quote
Super User Muddy Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 The Cabela's fish Eagle II are at 30 bucks again! I have 5 of them, all I fish now, they normally sell at 80. I had 3 St.Croix Premiers, all had inserts fall out, and this issue has been well documented here. I treated them with the same care as my Fenwicks and Cabelas rods, and never had a guide insert fall off on these 2 brands. Fenwick Hmx and HMG, have used both and they are good buys Baitcasters BPS Extremes, older ones, I have never used the newer Revo like models BPS Pro Qualifier Pflueger Trions, Crossed off by Francho, He's from upstate NY, what does he know ;D Trions are the only reels I have now, and they work just fine for 100 bucks. Spinning reels Pflueger President 60$ Pflueger Trion 40$ What I use Okuma Expixor 65$ Hardstone 40$ Penn Captiva 60$ I use the Pfluegers and they are all I use The Okumas and the Penn are becoming very popular with my friends. I have no personal experience with these reels, but they are being used successfully by the fellas I fish with. Quote
Super User Raul Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 Quality Reels & Rods @ a reasonable price Priced @ $50 - $130 Reels (short list) Abu Garcia: C3 & C4 or Revo S Daiwa: Tierra Series, Megaforce, Megaforce Plus, or Trillionaire Pflueger: Trion or Purist Quantum: Code or Accurist Shimano: Cardiff or Citica Rods (short list) All Star: Classic or Team All Star American Rodsmith: Champion Series or Team Series Berkley: Series One CastAway: CTX or SLX 3 Daiwa: Tierra or S-Casting Falcon: Original series or LowRider XG Fenwick: HMG Quantum: Energy PT Shimano: Compre St. Croix: Mojo Bass or Premier Where are the spinning rigs ? With little money you can get your hands ona very nice spinning reel ( something that 's not going to happen with a baitcaster ). You only mention Shimano 's Compre, you are missing the Clarus. So with $130 you can get for example a Shimano Sahara and a Clarus rod ( I 've got that combo and it 's a very good setup ). Quote
dave Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Gee thanks, Catt, if people read this- you've eliminated about 50% of the future threads on the forum. ;DIn all sincerity, I agree with every item on your list, that I've used or own. Would be nice but, will never happen. Why? Because of the first statement. "if people read this" 1 Quote
Super User CWB Posted June 30, 2009 Super User Posted June 30, 2009 For about $50.00 or less on sale you can get a Diawa Regal XiA 10 bearing reel. I have two of them and love them. Quote
aarogb Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Catt is not lying about the Shimano Compre. It is VERY nice!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 I agree with Raul..the Clarus is a good value. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 99% is done with spinning fresh and saltwater and gets fished hard. Only opinions on what I have or have owned in the past. Clarus................. great rod at any price Hurricane redbone..best rod I have ever owned, have 6 of them Supreme...............good, light, President...............smooth,well built, better value than supreme Medalist................smoothest of the smooth, bit heavy, workhorse Trion....................ok, for 39 you can't go wrong Cardinal 800's(soron)my everyday reel for tarpon and snook,excellent Cardinal 101...........my frog reel, going strong for 2 years Penn captiva..........P.O.S silverado too, high end Penns are decent Spheros.................very good and stronger drag than stradic Stradic..................best of the best in moderate price range(moderate if you find a deal) Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 The title of this thread is "Quality Reels & Rods" Despite the scope of this topic, "Spinning Tackle" has been blatantly omitted, This post offers only monolithic coverage, yet it was rated an "ALL-TIME FAVORITE". Ever get the feeling that you're in the wrong forum? :-/ : :) Spinning Purist, Roger Quote
The_Natural Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 The title of this thread is "Quality Reels & Rods" Despite the scope of this topic, "Spinning Tackle" has been blatantly omitted, This post offers only monolithic coverage, yet it was rated an "ALL-TIME FAVORITE". Ever get the feeling that you're in the wrong forum? :-/ : :) Spinning Purist, Roger If you read through the thread, you will see he posted that the thread 'would be complete' if someone would add a list of spinning reels. I imagine he doesn't use spinning reels much, and why he hinted at someone else adding a list. Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 1, 2009 Author Super User Posted July 1, 2009 Now if someone could add the spinning reels it would be complete Roger I would think you and Raul would not make such a rookie mistake as not reading the entire thread. Quote
tyrius. Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I think some of the store branded equipment is pretty nice and reasonable when it is on sale. I wouldn't ever pay full price for them, but the BPS Extremes are good rods for $60. I have 3 (two spinning and one casting). I also really like the BPS Crankin Stick that I got for like $40 (maybe $30). Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 For spinning gear I recommend focusing on the reel. Buy any "in-house" combination from a big retailer ON SALE that includes a Shimano Symetre 2500 FJ. 8-) Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 Now if someone could add the spinning reels it would be complete Roger I would think you and Raul would not make such a rookie mistake as not reading the entire thread. I was initially attracted to this thread for two reasons: 1) It was listed under "All-Time Favorite Threads" 2) The title "Quality Reels & Rods @ a reasonable price", makes generic reference to angling gear. Once inside the thread I did read the follow-up comment, but that's after the fact, and has no bearing on #1 and #2 above. Hey, no big deal Roger Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 1, 2009 Author Super User Posted July 1, 2009 I was not aware it had made "All-Time Favorite Threads" status, when I wrote this it was just a random thought while shaving kind of deal. This ole Cajun's opinions on spinning reels is short, I have none I would also add that Academy Sports & Outdoors, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's have house brands @ a reasonable price. Quote
okiefisher8 Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 I would probably stay away from the academy house brand, I work there, not in the hunting and fishing department but those guys talk down on the h20 xpress reels alot Quote
sweet daddy Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Good list for the money minded fishermen. I hope everybody has a good fourth of July, and takes a few hours out of the day to go fishing. Most of the combo's you listed are great deals, but I would add a spin cast combo for the folks like my mom who grew up on the old 33. I have noticed over the past few months more people fishing from the bank so I want to ask all bass boaters out here to slow down when passing these spots, and after you load the boat go down and talk to the new crowd. Quote
LAO162 Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 It's hard to beat the performance of the Daiwa Exceler as a spinning reel. It's fairly smooth, but more importantly it has great casting & line management. Well worth considering for only $70. The Tierra is sweet, but doesn't add much in terms of function. Quote
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