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[MichiganFishing1997]

Hey guys i could really use some help in narrowing down what to get for my new rod. Already have a 6'6 medium weight spinning rod i use for bass and just about anything. A 7' medium heavy bait caster, same purpose. We have a 25 mile bike trail by me with many streams lakes and a fishing pear on it that span out across the whole length. I am thinking a shorter rod for when fishing with little vertical casting room. So i am thinking 5'6 to 6' medium, maybe medium light. And i would like this as a spinning setup. Looking to spend 30-80 dollars on the rod and reel each.
Some brands and models i have considered: Rod: St. Croix Triumph. Ugly Stick. Bass Pro Shops Graphite series. Cabelas tourny trail II. Reels: Shimano Spirex or sedona. Gander mountain Guide series. Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier.

I AM OPEN TO ANY BRANDS!

Thanks,
Christian

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I would look into rod/reel combo series and in your price range probably GSX Tournament which is $80
http://www.gandermou...C1&merchID=4006
Pflueger President combo for $80
http://www.gandermou...C1&merchID=4006
Pflueger Trion combo for $60
http://www.cabelas.c...Combo&WTz_l=PPC

[MichiganFishing1997]

Thanks a lot! But i do think i said this wrong. 30- 80 dollars for the rod and 30-80 dollars for the reel. so 160 max total. i do like Gandermountain though. And also my mistake for forgeting to put i need it to be a two piece so i can carry it on my back.

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Thanks a lot! But i do think i said this wrong. 30- 80 dollars for the rod and 30-80 dollars for the reel. so 160 max total. i do like Gandermountain though. And also my mistake for forgeting to put i need it to be a two piece so i can carry it on my back.

By the way welcome to the site and if going the Gander Mountain way far as reel I would go no less than the GSX Tournament series.

Maybe look at this too. I like mine E21 Carrotstix http://www.gandermou...B1&merchID=4006

[MichiganFishing1997]

Ok good to know. Im not loaded with cash but fishing is a passion so iv grown to like house brand. Such as BassPro. My baitcaster is all BassPro and I just got Two of their fly rods. The only problem i have is that the drag on my brothers guide series broke but that was in florida on the ocean... so what about a rod?

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Ok good to know. Im not loaded with cash but fishing is a passion so iv grown to like house brand. Such as BassPro. My baitcaster is all BassPro and I just got Two of their fly rods. The only problem i have is that the drag on my brothers guide series broke but that was in florida on the ocean... so what about a rod?

Samething happen to my brother's brother- n- law guide series reel. So I don't trust guide series brand but I do have a GSX tournament combo and a GSX Titanium reel that I like. both. It's just the Titanium writing is like painted on so it will rub off but it's so far very smooth.
i have several Bass Pro brands that I like as well. I think I'm going to get the E21 carrotstix if still have mine in and if the sale is still on in 2 weeks when my gift card comes in. Other than that I'm not sure at Gander Mountain I might give the Veritas or Elite ll a try but if cash is the problem the Berkley Lightning rod is highly recommended here and is only $40 http://www.cabelas.c...tning&WTz_l=PPC

[MichiganFishing1997]

yeah i would like one of those E21's but right now i need a rod that will break down and i can use for travel. i plan on just strapping it to this http://www.basspro.c...400#add-to-cart

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http://www.berkley-f...ghtning-rod-im6
2 piece 6'6 M http://www.berkley-f...ghtning-rod-im6

If go to search bar you can see all the reviews and recommendation this rod gets some likes the shock for $49 as well.
2 piece 6'6 ML http://www.berkley-f...ghtning-rod-im6

Walmart also carry these.

[MichiganFishing1997]

I really like the looks of that rod. i would probably have to get the 2 piece 6 foot. I have a Berkley Cherrywood that i have had for 7 years and im very happy with it. I will definitly put this on the top of my list. And what about a reel? i dont think i want a guide series.

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Cause money is a budget like I would look into the Pflueger Trion 4735 for $39.99 http://www.basspro.c...ba-00004750811b

Pflueger President 6935 for $59.99 http://www.basspro.c...10213341/196405

I never tried any of the Shimano you mentioned but I think both are also highly recommended.

[MichiganFishing1997]

Rememebr i can go up to 80. And i haven't ever had a Pflueger so how do they compare to like a shimano?

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http://www.bassresou...__hl__president
^^^Maybe this will help. It mention both reels as for everyone opinion on best spinning reel for $80.

[MichiganFishing1997]

Man this is hard! And do you know any store that sells the Berkley??

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walmart does. Well the one here does.

[MichiganFishing1997]

Okay. well what about a cabelas rod? because im going to get that president reel and its on sale at cabelas