Best Fishing rod and reel combo for around $120 - $ 220?

Question

Does anyone have any ideas for a Spinning fishing rod and reel combo for around $120 - $220?? I am looking for a River and Estury rod which will have about 10lb line . . . I am looking for a rod around 6' - 7.5' foot long . . .

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Answer 1

i use a berkley  IM7 spinning rod medium action  rod and it's the best i've ever seen. i catch bass small and large, carp, crappie, catfish, bowfin, stripers, panfish, you name it. Good Lcuk and Happy Fishing!!!

Answer 2

Get the best you can afford.I would stay away from the Bass Pro branded items.Any of the combos with a Daiwa Tierra,Shimano Saros or Stradic,Fin-Nor MegaLite or Ahab,and Quantum Boca, all have good 10 lb class reels and can be found in good combos.

Answer 3

I run a two piece medium weight 6'6 Ugly Stick (accomodates 8-12lb line if I remember correctly) with a Shimano spinning reel (with 10lb line).  Its about a $100 setup that has never failed me.

Answer 4

I bought a new Carolina Rig Rod and Reel Combo a few months ago from Bass Pro Shops...it was a Shimano Cicata Reel with a 7 ft BPS Extreme Rod...it was $150, but I think it went down to $130...the reel is a great reel...you can really "hoss in" some good size bass with it, and the rod is very sensitive, you can really feel the bottom good with it...I love it...

Answer 5

that is way too much to spend on a fishing setup but if ur only going to fish once in a while probably fine but if u fish every day get a sponsor to buy them because it will get expensive.

Answer 6

I could probably help more if I knew what you were fishing for. I'm gonna try to cover the most common need here. The Pflueger President is the best spinning reel I have ever owned and the BPS Extreme is known for being a very nice rod comparable to more expensive rods. Take a look at this excellent combo from BPS($119.94). Don't forget to read the customers ratings(5 out of 5 stars!) Another rod to consider is the BPS Bionic Blade(their best rod in my opinion). Hope you find what you need. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...

Answer 7

i use a Berkley Lightning rod($35-$40) 6 1/2ft

copperhead med reel($30)

for a cheap but strong wellbuilt rig you cant beat it,,,,good luck!!