trevor

I bought a Fenwick HMX a couple months ago. Taking it out this weekend, but have not had a chance to fish it yet. Are they good?

nice fish!

Falcon HD

For a reel maybe a Shimano or Abu Garcia. If you go to "lakeside Reels" they have great discounts. For a $60 rod again look for discounted rods, or maybe a Fenwick or Shimano at normal price. I agree with previous posts that the feel of a great rod is key, but the reel in my opinion is equally important. If you get a cheap reel, it might spin nice and look pretty, but you will regret not spending extra. screws fall out, drags fail, things sieze up, break, and crack. Then you have to replace it, and will have spent enough to buy a top quality spinning reel. Fishing is definately not a hobby to buy everything el cheapo, especially if you are serious about it. I realize for me, you, and most others who can control themselves and not impulsively buy fishing equipment, $120 is alot to spend. I dont want to spend your money for you, but if you save up $80 more, you could put a Shimano Symetre on a Falcon Bucoo or a Lamiglas Excel and go from a 'budget combo' to an awesome combo. The way I decide whether or not to upgrade gear is to fisrt sit down and consider "Will it significantly help me catch more fish or fish more comfortably?" Hope that helps.

Lancaster pa

Yeah i have to sit in school in on nice days during springtime. 8 hrs a day. Then i come home with 2 hours of homework. screw it! >

A spearfisherman off stinky beach at ocean city md. I started reeling thinking i had a huge fish, but then a guy popped up yelling, with a gotcha plug in his leg. All divers are supposed to have flags, but he didnt

ok

Avids sound like a little too much money.

Hey thanks! Sounds great... i got all the stuff you mentioned. Heading out this evening. Hope I at least get One - ive never caught or fished for smallmouth before.

I would say Shimano or Daiwa, but Ive never had an Abu Garcia. Had a mitchell and it was awesome, until i messed it up.

i saw that too

Any tips? The water is semi-cloudy, and about 5-6 ft deep. Lined with trees, pretty moderate current. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Yeah i think im leaning towards the lamiglass.

are they light rods?

that sucks >

Whats the best USA made rods for under $150 with decent customer service and warranties?

Dang it! Why did Falcon have to go from a lifetime to five year warranty on lowriders?

shimano

Where are powell rods made?

reelX

Agree completly. Youve got a while till fishing.

I am not buying one of these reels, its just alot of guys on here are always looking for good stuff cheap, like me, so I figured id throw this out there. And i agree with you, pgersumky, next reel i buy is from him.

http://www.lakesidereels.com/servlet/the-388/Shimano-Stradic-2500FI-Spinning/Detail $130 shipped. I bought a reel from this guy before and AMAZING service.

x2. You can probably get a cheaper but still decent rod, especially if you shop around. Check out Lakeside Reels onlines store. Great service and bargains. Also James Tackle.