NewAngler Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 i'm may be looking into getting a small mouth set up, any suggestions? ideally i'd like to spend under $100.. thanks! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 20, 2009 Super User Posted August 20, 2009 Smallmouth don't require any special equipment. 8-) Quote
acmaul13 Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Just need the knowledge as to your location,ie.What are you fishing?Lakes,ponds,streams,cricks,etc.$100 will get you an ok? rod/reel,then add in line,tackle and assorted gear,time to talk to the bait monkey 8-) Quote
Dave T. Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Keep an eye on Bass Pro and Cabela's for "combo" deals. For example, right now, Cabela's has a deal on a Shimano Sedona/Cabela's Tourney Trail Spinning Combo for $65 (reg $90). Either of the ML setups would probably work nice for smallies... if your looking for a spinning rig. Quote
ToledoEF Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 My setup isnt cheap, but its not expensive. I have a shimano sustain 2500 mated on a s 7' M Fast Shimano compre. The compre is 100$, but you can mate a sahara/symetre/saros on it! You would have an amazing setup! Quote
birdy Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Road Warrior X2 No special equiptment needed. I'm new to smallmouth and am having a blast with what I have already. Good luck, you'll be hooked in no time as I am... Quote
The Yankee Fist Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 M or ML spinning rig. Until this year my main smallie rig was a 15 year old Bass Pro Micro lite ML 6'6" and Pro Qualifier reel. Those rods are incredible for the money...I think they are like 50 bucks and you can get a nice reel of almost any manufacture for another 50 so there is the 100 buck mark and you'll be happy as heck. If you already have a spinning rig that is similar, you are ready to go! Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted August 21, 2009 Super User Posted August 21, 2009 I agree with RW. Nothing special is required. Just stay on the ML to Medium action side of the bass spectrum. You'll be using 6 - 8 pound test line with smaller baits - usually - than for largemouths. I would recommend a long rod of about 7' however. Just gives you better control over skyrocketing smallies! Quote
shaw24 Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 I really like my setup and its under $100. Medium Berkley Lightning Rod - Spinning - $35 Pflueger President reel - $60? (it was a gift) Quote
Flywatersmallie Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 St Croix Triumph 6'6" ML ($70, go to Dick's with a coupon, get it for $60), same blank as the Premier, a lot of river smallie guys swear by them. Abu Garcia Cardinal 300 series ($40) A nice workable combo for right around that $100 mark. Quote
SimonDM17 Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 6'6" medium power fast action Shimano Convergence/ sedona 2500 reel. It's last year's sedona model, but I got the combo for 45. Spooled up with 10lb braid and using a 6lb yo-zuri hybrid leader, the whole deal comes out to less than 100. If I had to build a setup from scratch...I'd try to find a shimano reel in the 1500 or 2500 sizes, a sonora or sedona, and a Convergence if you can find one (great rod for the money), or a Clarus. I hear good things about the Triumph, too. IMO, braid with a leader is the way to go in terms of line. Quote
MattL Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 I will second (or third) the St Croix Triumph. Or you can get a left over from last year Premier for around the same price (around $65-75) I would pair that with the an Okuma Stratus reel from Dick's for around $30-35 on sale or with coupon. Quote
zbigbadaaron Posted August 29, 2009 Posted August 29, 2009 Mitchelle 308xge paired with a bass pro, cabelas, or gander mountain rod. Or you could always try ebay. :-X A pflueger trion and a st croix triumph is a good combo too. Quote
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