Guest Noob fisher Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 hey guys im wondering if theres any cheap rod and reel combos that are good for flicking lures around for redfin, sts and bream. im not looking for any fancy just something that will barely do the job,cheers noob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 You should be able to pick up some sort of rex hunt Shimano combo at K-Mart that would do the job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 ahk roughly how much are they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Not sure their buddy. havent bought one in ages.These combos are not bottom of the range (Ie not as crappy as you could get). Most Rexy combo's are fairly okay. Good value for money.Not sure though, just go check em out. I know they do some good combos for trout and whiting so I would say you could find something light enough for the breambo's I would be guessing at around 40-50bucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 ahh awesome thats cheaper than i was expecting, might be goin for a trp down there soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I saw a daiwa sweepfire at kmart 6 foot 2 piece for 69 bucks thats the best you will hope to get for that price.You could go the JW combo's but.... not the best maybe try and look to spend a little more so it might last longer!my choice is shimano good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Go to your local tacklestore and tell them your maximum budget. There's always different choices to suit and you'll get the best selection there to choose from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 actually on second thought! ask ranger he has a tackle store at his place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 OK! For flicking light lures around you need graphite around 7 foot, and you wont get that a k-mart.For budget end gear to get you started, maybe something like a Shimano Catana/Sienna combo shouldn't set you back much more than about $100-150 max.Berkley dropshot is a damn fine rod for around $80 new. Moving up a step from that maybe Shimano/Miller Raiders at just over $100 or a Raider/Symetre combo for just over $150.As I said, get into the tacklestore where they have a decent range and they can line a handful of budget priced combos up for you.Seriously, I recon it'd be better to get something on layby for a couple of weeks, than doing ya dough on something cheaper which isn't gonna do the job properly.Keep ya eyes on the classifieds here too, coz there's always cheap secondhand gear going. A Daiwa Excellor Plus was sold today for $40, and the other day a Berkley Dropshot also went for $40. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ranger wrote:OK! For flicking light lures around you need graphite around 7 foot, and you wont get that a ka-mart.For budget end gear to get you started, maybe something like a Shimano Catana/sieena combo shouldn't set you back much more than about $100-150 max.Berkley dropshot is a damn fine rod for around $80. Moving up a step from that maybe Shimano/Miller Raiders at just over $100.As I said, get into the tacklestore where they have a decent range and they can line a handful of budget priced combos up for you.Seriously, I recon it'd be better to get something on layby for a couple of weeks, than doing ya dough on something cheaper which isn't gonna do the job properly.Keep ya eyes on the classifieds here too, coz there's always cheap secondhand gear going. A Daiwa Excellor Plus was sold today for $40, and the other day a Berkley Dropshot also went for $40.cheers guys, i will keep a look at out on here cause they seem to be goin cheap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benny 1 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 can vouch for the berkely dropshot they are great rods I loved mine perfect for casting small lures, at a good price too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLD SALTY 0 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 can vouch for the catana good stick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yorke_angler 0 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 i'd reccomend a shimano raider finesse bream rod and sienna/sedona combo, lost mine overboard but loved it sooo much im replacing it in a week or so im currently using a starlo stix pro tournement mid spin with sedona 4000 reel, matter of fact i have two of these combos.. quite capable of pulling in large mullies and snapper, but the rod is a tad more expensive.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLD SALTY 0 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 i run the sedona 2500 for snapps another good piece of kit without being toooo $$$ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 thanks guys, ill head into home of the fisherman in a week or two and have a look around, the guys in there havent stuffed me about before so im sure they will direct me in the right path, if not ray n annes for the bigger range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 definately the Catana combo unless you want to spend a bit more then the dropshot as benny says. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Waterboy wrote:Shimano has a special on catana/ Sienna 2500 combos for $100 at paricipating stores. Great entry level outfits with 12 months warranty on the rod and 10 year manafacturers warranty on the reel. See if your local has them Markyep this this was my first plastics combo and great value combo for flicking lightweights around Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 hey guys, if anyone has a rod for sale let me know i dont need a reel but wouldnt mind getting one, otherwise ill go get that cantana tommorow as i need a two piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Noob fisher wrote:hey guys im wondering if theres any cheap rod and reel combos that are good for flicking lures around for redfin, sts and bream. im not looking for any fancy just something that will barely do the job,cheers noobhey champ did you check out that daiwa i was telling you about at k mart? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 i havent been lookin yet, thinkin bout gettin a berkley dropshot. ben gave me a reel so im not too sure yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 OLD SALTY wrote:can vouch for the catana good stick i thought it was till mine snapped about 10cm from the top of the butt of the rod wen i hooked a fish..... grrrr still waiting to see if shimano will get me the warranty for it... but they doubt thaat they will.... im just always unlucky grrr.... I got an shimano et soft plastics rod fully graphite and all 7ft for $50 at big w and ive had this for years, and hooked many big bream, mullies and a kingy or to on it and its still goin strong....Brayden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Noob fisher wrote:i havent been lookin yet, thinkin bout gettin a berkley dropshot. ben gave me a reel so im not too sure yetwell you got the reel keep an eye out on the forum for any one selling a rod! i have bought several things from members on this site and am very happy with what i have purchased! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 i went to home of the fisherman today, michael gave me a really good deal on a pin point pro tournoment rod rated 3/5kg, that and soem good braid for 120ish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Noob fisher wrote:i went to home of the fisherman today, michael gave me a really good deal on a pin point pro tournoment rod rated 3/5kg, that and soem good braid for 120ishGood stuff your set now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 yeah im picking it up in an hour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Noob fisher wrote:yeah im picking it up in an hourlet me no when you wanna try it out and we will go for some bream if you like! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 yeah im walking to pick it up, then walking straight to the port to haev a flick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DancingBream 1 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 How did you find the rod mate? What braid did Michael throw in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Noob fisher wrote:yeah im walking to pick it up, then walking straight to the port to haev a flick You would have been blown away yesterday mate! crappy day for a flick! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Noob fisher Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 yeah it was fairly windy, michael threw in some rover braid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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