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priestola · Finger Mullet Joined: 13 Jul 2011 Posts: 25

Spinning or casting set up for catching trout and reds ... size of reel/make ... rod length/specs ... line? I'm in the market for a new combo(s) and fairly new to fishing so your detailed answers are much appreciated. Looking for something in the middle of the road in terms of set up cost ($150-$250) ... don't want the cheap stuff, but can't afford the high-end set up either. Thanks in advance.

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MakoJJ · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject:

You can use either casting or spinning. My new favorite set up is an All star med/fast ASR rod (6'9" or 7') with a shimano sahara 3000. With 20 lb Power pro, there is nothing you can't catch in the bay. (Well, maybe not a big ol shark) Very Happy

The combo will run about $180 total, but is great quality for what you pay.
Good luck
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Bluffer · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject:

Man 150 for bay is high end in my opinion! Wink

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ltorna1 · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 3240

cdhknives · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 03 Aug 2012 Posts: 297

I'm using various Shimano reels, from the lower end Sahara to the midrange Symmetre. They are very smooth and a nice price to performance point. You can spend a lot more but I don't feel like they are THAT much better.

Pick a stiff and light rod that feels good to you. All Star is good as are several others...like American Rodsmiths. I splurged for a Temple Forks Outfitters rod and love it but you'll be out of your price range quick if you go with a nice reel and top shelf rod. Spend the $$$ on the reel and get a decent rod.
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tbugosh · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:59 pm Post subject:

My go-to rod is an 8' Long Handled All-Star (Falcon would work as well)with a 6500 ABU (old style) and works well in both the bay or surf.

flounder daddy · Guest

For about $120. Penn Fierce 3000 with a all-star classic 7ft. Its what I throw daily for jigs, bottom bait, and corks.

blackhawk78418 · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject:

Just bought my wife a 7'2" Wright & McGill flats rod and a 3000 Sahara spinning reel spooled with 10lb Wind Tamer. She Doesn't know what she has it's just a rod n reel to her.. $180

greenhornet2 · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 25 Jan 2009 Posts: 448

If you wade a lot the Sahara or Sedona would be my choice but if you are fishing from a boat step up to the Stradic, I have a 7 yr old Stradic that is still smooth and I fish about a 100 days a year(I now have 3 I like em so much). As for rods the green castaways at Academy are a good value @ 50$.

String it up with Fins braid and you will be very happy.

nick072010 · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject:

This could be endless! Everyone had their favorites :) I don't know much about fishing stuff YET but I would approach this like buying a gun when you don't know what your doing. Gather as munch info as you can about what is good (and not good) and then go buy what FEELS good to you.

MakoJJ · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject:

ltorna1 · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 3240

priestola · Finger Mullet Joined: 13 Jul 2011 Posts: 25

So basically, get a 2500-3000 size spinning reel with a 7 ft M or MH rod with a fast tip. That works for me ... thanks guys.

5moreminutes · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject:

$99 for MediumHeavy TFO Road. with a $50 shimano reel. 15-20# Fins Wind Tamer. 20# leader (Seaguar)
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.the important part in all of this. Your Popping Cork. Get the Mid-Coast popping cork. I havent looked back in 3 years.
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Big Jack · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject:

I have some really good luck with my old gear. Academy, Walmart, Roy's. To some people it matters and some people it doesn't. Don't waste money on expensive gear if you're not going to use the heck out of it or just show it off. Taking care to clean and maintain your gear no matter what it cost you is my advice . I don't have much that people would want to steal but I have inexpensive proven gear that never fails. Med. 6.5' Pfleuger with a Daiwa spinning reel. Alameda rattler but throw lures mostly. Junk I tell ya, but it has some history.
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