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Humble Fisherman Finger Mullet
Joined: 28 Dec 2011 Posts: 17 Location: San Antonio
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:14 pm Post subject: Experienced Rod and Reel |
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Looking for a used (experienced) rod and reel for the surf. Where can I go to buy a used rod and reel in the Corpus area?
I was thinking pawn shops. Any feedback would be great.
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hickroots07 Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 01 Nov 2011 Posts: 1714 Location: cc, TEXAS!
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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What is your price range and why used? _________________ Great captains, the stuff of legend, are made not by what they have caught, but by what they have given back. |
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Humble Fisherman Finger Mullet
Joined: 28 Dec 2011 Posts: 17 Location: San Antonio
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Price range - not sure. Buy I am expecting to pay a few hundred for a good set up.
Why used - less expensive but I am really hoping to find something already set up with the proper line and leader.
Looking for a bit more than a basic combo. |
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hickroots07 Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 01 Nov 2011 Posts: 1714 Location: cc, TEXAS!
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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What are you going to be targeting with it? _________________ Great captains, the stuff of legend, are made not by what they have caught, but by what they have given back. |
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Humble Fisherman Finger Mullet
Joined: 28 Dec 2011 Posts: 17 Location: San Antonio
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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Just looking for a heavier rod to leave out in the event that I hook up with something big.
I really don't know enough about surf fishing to know what I need.
Therefore, looking for a place that sells used gear so I can look at and ask questions. |
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jebsays Member White Shrimper Boot Club
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Doesn't Roy's carry some used stuff on consignment? |
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FishBites Horse Mullet

Joined: 25 Apr 2012 Posts: 128 Location: Kingsville
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Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Check the pawn shop just before wind and wave on spid. They posted they had some larger set ups on craigslist. They didn't list a price though. |
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ziacatcher Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Posts: 6557 Location: The Bluff
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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 5:55 am Post subject: |
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| I found those pawn shops to be pretty expensive for the quality of stuff. Roy's does have used stuff that is reasonable. For what you want it for you can get new stuff for under a couple hundred. Example: Cabela's "saltstriker"reel runs around $80 and a new 12' rod for under $100 and you are all set |
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SaltyMutt Member White Shrimper Boot Club

Joined: 12 Feb 2012 Posts: 629 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:45 am Post subject: |
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In my personal opinion and experience I am very happy with a 12' ugly stick and a abu Garcia 7000I. Definitely doable under 200 bucks and its all new. Go to Roys tell them what your budget is and they can set you up with an awesome rig you will enjoy. Pawn shops aren't necessarily terrible but you never really know what you will end up with. _________________ I like fishies |
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rawlbay Member White Shrimper Boot Club

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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:47 am Post subject: |
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| Just look for a dude in a white toyota. |
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SaltyMutt Member White Shrimper Boot Club

Joined: 12 Feb 2012 Posts: 629 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:57 am Post subject: |
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| rawlbay wrote: | | Just look for a dude in a white toyota. |
Lmao!! _________________ I like fishies |
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hickroots07 Full Grown Flour Bluffian
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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:02 am Post subject: |
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| rawlbay wrote: | | Just look for a dude in a white toyota. |
 _________________ Great captains, the stuff of legend, are made not by what they have caught, but by what they have given back. |
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hickroots07 Full Grown Flour Bluffian
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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:06 am Post subject: |
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| Humble Fisherman wrote: | Just looking for a heavier rod to leave out in the event that I hook up with something big.
I really don't know enough about surf fishing to know what I need.
Therefore, looking for a place that sells used gear so I can look at and ask questions. |
Like mentioned above try Roy's. They do have used and they also have a section that may have a scratch or something or display models but are otherwise new just marked down a bit. You can ask them any question you might have and they will give you an honest answer.
Good luck! _________________ Great captains, the stuff of legend, are made not by what they have caught, but by what they have given back. |
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Humble Fisherman Finger Mullet
Joined: 28 Dec 2011 Posts: 17 Location: San Antonio
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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like Roy's is the place. Ill give that a shot.
Thanks for the feedback. |
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BIG LONG Member White Shrimper Boot Club

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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:21 am Post subject: |
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| rawlbay wrote: | | Just look for a dude in a white toyota. |
Ahh hahahahaha!!! Love it!! _________________ If you dont believe in god, you havent been to Texas. |
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