08-03-2011, 12:23 PM
What I would do edgy is look around, research on the net, find out what gear ratio you want, makes a BIG difference when cranking. If you are looking for an open face spincast some come with a spare spool, (invaluable because you and easily carry say 6lb on one for soft plastic, and 10lb on the other for cranking, or if you get spooled your day isn't over.
What I did is went with a good name, Mitchell. I really liked the fact that they also had a spare spool. I got my first one and liked it, got another for a backup. Wal-Mart put them on sale (I figured because they were coming out with another model) so I grabbed up like 4 more $18. Same with poles I found what kind of action you want, fast (stiffer) or slow (more limber) and get one you like. Again I found a rod (Shakespere Excursion) from wally world that had just the action I wanted, I would have paid ten times what I gave for them, and they went on sale too... $12.00!
I have a friend that only goes with the $125.00 reels and poles also, I suppose the more expensive equipment does makes a difference, but I am a cheap bastard (excuse my telling the truth) lose one in the lake and you would rather have the $35 setup! I only purchased the better reels twice in my lifetime. Diawa mini mite (Early 80's) and a Shimmano Curado Baitcast (Late 90's) both still work, but are seriously outdated... I could have used that money other places...
Edge what ever you decide man have a good one...
LBD
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What I did is went with a good name, Mitchell. I really liked the fact that they also had a spare spool. I got my first one and liked it, got another for a backup. Wal-Mart put them on sale (I figured because they were coming out with another model) so I grabbed up like 4 more $18. Same with poles I found what kind of action you want, fast (stiffer) or slow (more limber) and get one you like. Again I found a rod (Shakespere Excursion) from wally world that had just the action I wanted, I would have paid ten times what I gave for them, and they went on sale too... $12.00!
I have a friend that only goes with the $125.00 reels and poles also, I suppose the more expensive equipment does makes a difference, but I am a cheap bastard (excuse my telling the truth) lose one in the lake and you would rather have the $35 setup! I only purchased the better reels twice in my lifetime. Diawa mini mite (Early 80's) and a Shimmano Curado Baitcast (Late 90's) both still work, but are seriously outdated... I could have used that money other places...
Edge what ever you decide man have a good one...
LBD
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