Rod Reel Combo
Rod Reel Combo
Anyone have a recommendation for cheap reel/rod combo?
I have 3 reels, two lights and a medium-heavy.
Zebco 33 on a medium-heavy Shakespeare rod for carp/catfishing.
Shakspeare 15 durango combo, for panfish, bass and occasionally carp.
Zebco RZ Series combo for panfish, and occasionally bass.
I want a good, cheap bass combo, or another good carp combo.
I like spincasts, or spinning reels.
Shimano have a combo that comes with working lures and tackles. They came in three rod sizes: 5'6", 6' and 6'6". They use Shimano IX series reels and FX series rods on those combos. They usually cost between $18.95 to $24.95 depending on where you shop.
I got a 5'6" combo with a IX1000 reel which I left at my in-law's place. I used the combo to catch bass, carp, catfish, and various near shore saltwater species when I visit. The rod isn't very stiff but I have no problem setting hooks on large mouth bass with it. It is not heavy but it got a lot more backbone than most rods that size. Turning and landing big fish is a lot easier than expected. The biggest fish I've landed with that combo is a carp about 22-23 pounds. The combo handled that carp very well and I am very confident that it could handle bigger carp with relative ease.
The reel is smooth and quiet. It packed enough power for many common small to medium sized fish. The drag is smooth and you will not find anything comparable unless you spend $36 on an Abu Garcia reel.
The combo isn't perfect though. Despite its small size, the rod is actually more suitable for bigger fish. It isn't very sensitive and detecting light bites will be more difficult. The rod will also take a lot of fight away from smaller fish even though it was only rated for 6-14lb test lines.
http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/cb/cb.asp?a=268942
http://www.stevesfishingsupplies.com/brands/Shimano/Images/IX_Combos.jpg
PS: There are many combos out there but this one is a very good bargain.
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 Drago Fishing Rod 10FT 3M + SX REEL 060 + Line Combo  £14.95
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 Daiwa D-Wave Rod + Reel Combo 8ft £29.99
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 Shakespeare Zeta Pier/Boat Rod & Reel Combo £24.99
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 Shakespeare Zeta Boat Combo Deal Rod & Reel (30lb) £39.99
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 Penn Powerstix Bass 11ft 6" Combo Deal Rod +Reel +Braid £119.99
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 Abu Garcia MT602SWH/GT345 RH Boat Rod/Reel Combo £61.81
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 Shimano Catana Telescopic 6'10" Spinning Rod / Reel COMBO 10-30g £44.99
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 CARP ROD AND REEL COMBO DEAL £54.98
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 SHIMANO 2011 BAITRUNNER Carp Combo Rod & Reel Offer £89.99
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 SHAKESPEARE Sea /Coarse Spinning Rod & Reel +Line Combo £15.95
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 Fladen Beach Combo Charter Reel &Chieftain Surf 360 Rod £29.99
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 Brand New Lineaeffe 3PC Boat Rod & Multiplier Reel + Line Combo £34.95
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 7 FOOT SHAKESPEARE 30/50 LBS BOAT ROD WITH MULTIPLIER REEL PLUS LINE COMBO £30.00
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 AN "INSTANT FISHERMAN" FLYING LURE TELESCOPIC ROD AND REEL COMBO £18.00
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 Carbon Telescopic Rod 2.7m Spin/Float Rod + Reel Combo £16.53
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 Lineaeffe Travel Telescopic Fibreglass Holiday Rod & Reel Combo 7, 8, 10 OR 12FT £7.95
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 LINEAEFFE MASTER POWER CARP ROD AND REEL COMBO LI1081/2 £24.99
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 BRAND NEW QUIVER/FEEDER FISHING ROD 10FT 2 TIPS +OAKWOOD FEEDER REEL+ LINE COMBO £16.50
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 Sportstar spin rod 1.8m & Reel Combo+traces & plugs £16.99
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 Sportstar spin rod 1.8m & Reel Combo+traces & spinners £16.99
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 Sportstar spin rod 1.8m & Reel Combo pike,perch bass £13.99
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 NEW QUIVER/FEEDER FISHING ROD 10FT 2 TIPS +OAKWOOD FEEDER REEL+ LINE COMBO X 2 £31.95
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 DAIWA SEA HUNTER X UPTIDE ROD & SLOSH30 REEL COMBO £114.99
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 Shakespeare Zeta Spinning Rod and SX 50 Reel With Line Combo £15.95
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And a selection of products from Amazon
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Reel Fishing: Anglers Dream Combo Pack (Wii) Sale Price: £47.90  |
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FTD - Fladen Beachcaster 3.5m Telescopic Sea Fishing Rod & Charter Surf 65 Reel (pre-spooled with 18lb line) & Loaded Sea Tackle Box Set Sale Price: £72.99 |
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Fishsense Quiver/Feeder 10ft Twin Tip Rod and Reel Combo Sale Price: £24.50 |
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Shakespeare Xcede Carbon Quiver Rod & Reel + Line Combo Sale Price: £32.95 |
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Shakespeare Xcede Carbon Quiver/Feeder Rod 2.7m Carbon Fibre 9ft (2 piece) Lined guides Cushion reel seat Cork/EVA Handle Ooverlide joints Two tips Crisp and responsive through action Ideal for commercial fisheries... |
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Fishsense Powermatch 11ft Rod and Reel Combo Sale Price: £24.50 |
My Tackle Box and Baitcast Combo