Super User deep Posted February 9, 2011 Super User Posted February 9, 2011 I can spend around 300$, I just don't want to make the wrong choice. With so many different ones on the market it makes for a really difficult decision. Rod: You can't go wrong with Shimano, BPS, Powell Max, Pinnacle Perfecta (the lure ratings on the one Pinnacle I have are grossly under-rated). I hear good things about St Croix, Dobyns and Falcon as well, but never used any one of these. Figure out the length/ power/ action, go onto TW (the suggested uses they put up are pretty spot on) and choose. Reel: Shimano Citica and BPS PQ are both great reels. I don't own a Daiwa baitcaster, but I think most of us have a high opinion of those. Curados can be had for around $150 new, and supposedly Carbonlites are good reels. I never liked the one Revo I ever owned, and will never buy another one, but figure out for yourself. EDIT: **With so many different ones on the market it makes for a really difficult decision** Yes; but options are good. I'll give you an example. When I was looking around for a soft plastics spinning rod, I narrowed down the choices to a 7'2" Med Xfast Shimano Crucial and a 7'3" Med Xfast Powell Max. I went with the Powell in the end just because it didn't have a fore-grip, and was an inch longer. I don't know how good the Crucial would have been, but I'm very very pleased with my Powell Max. EDIT 2: I'm assuming this is your first baitcasting set-up? What spinning rods do you own? Is there any one you particularly love? Start looking from the baitcasting line for that manufacturer. If they make a rod in the specs that you want, buy it. You'll almost certainly love it. Quote
dh88hms Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 BPS Pro Q $99 reg, have seen as low as $69.99 Powell 703C $139.99 I absolutely love this combo. Quote
Quitlimpin Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Lamiglas xc704 or xc705 with a citica or e7. Both rods are extremely versatile and if you shop around can be found in the $150 range Quote
central.PA.bass Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 BPS Pro Q $99 reg, have seen as low as $69.99Powell 703C $139.99 I absolutely love this combo. Great suggestion! Powell rods are great... I have 703c paired with a Revo STX ... I got them both when TW had a sale.. I believe I spent under 250 on that one.. when the 09 STX's were getting replaced with the 2010 models.. Quote
Super User deep Posted February 9, 2011 Super User Posted February 9, 2011 I don't have ANY MH/XF baitcast rod, so I'm probably not the best person to offer this advice; but idk if an XF rod would make an all-around rod. What's the big difference between the XF tip and the F tip? Is it really that big of a difference? Here ya go: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1296662575 Quote
Fat-G Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 7' MH/F SHIMANO Compre + Daiwa Advantage HSTA. That'll run you about 250 bones.That will probably be my next combo when I get the casheesh Save $10 more and get a Curado. I have both, the Curado wins hands down. It's a much smaller, lighter, more versitile reel. I love my HSTA, but it's on a dedicated frog rod for a reason. Quote
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