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ide rather have one nice setup than 2 okay setups bc of the quality of parts and ease of use, lighter weight, better casting, better control etc that is gained from using better gear. why spend 300$ on 2 setups when only 1 will be used 85% of the time. in fact, i really cant think of any instance where i go out expecting to catch a monster blue fish. When i go out fishing in the bay/inlet, i expect to get stripers, blues, hound fish etc... I have never caught anything above 10lbs but i know they're out there. With that said, ide rather build for 5-10lbs fish - and risk losing the 20lbs monster should that ever occur. Im not gonna build some massive setup purely for 20lb fish when ill be using it for smaller fish 98% of the time. again, ide like to get something that can handle what i catch all the time in saltwater (the 5-10lbs fish) with 1.5-2oz lures. while at the same time be able to use .5oz lures in fresh water for the smaller largemouth's, pickerel etc... Ideally, if it could do both of those things and have a chance of not breaking should i hook up to a monster blue, thats perfect. There seems to be an endless amount of rods that will do 3/8-2oz lures in a 7' with fast action. So i dont understand why everyone keeps saying it cant happen. i need help bc im overwhelmed with the amount of applicable options, not bc there is slim pickings..

or what about the quantum smoke reel- the PT40 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19027296&clickid=body_rv_img&bc=RecentView_2 with the st.croix mojo inshore - MHF 7' http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17828826 seems to be a popular combo. feedback?

what do you guys think about this one. the 7' MH one? i dont see any ratings about the action on the rod though, so i dont know if its super stiff or not. but its rated for 3/8-2oz lures. and basically everythign im asking for. http://www.basspro.com/Quantum-Smoke-PTs-Inshore-Reel/Offshore-Angler-Inshore-Extreme-Rod-Spinning-Combos/product/1209240927592/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT good? garbage?

i have only used spinners. So i think ide rather stick with that. i did notice all the reels suggested by Gulf were casters. and that totally threw me off. lol if i had to pick where ide rather have issues, Ide rather get a pole that will have slight issues with light lures bc i have a micro i can use for the very small lures when i go to ponds. i must admit its totally overwhelming with the amount of brands and options. i guess my revised requirements pretty much stay the same, rod/reel/line combo.200-300$. spinning reel. rod with fast action. lightweight. can use .5-2oz lures. has ability to potentially not break should i ever hook onto something big (rare 20lb)

i dont mind going over 7' if it isnt much. I have limited space when it comes to transport, so i cant fit huge rods. With that said, 7.5 is fine. Also, im looking for combo recomendations. What reel and line would u suggest also? i plan to go to my local fishing store and tell them exactly what i said here, to see what they recommend. I just hate having to take someones opinion at a store bc i never know if its a legit opinion, or one based off of thier inventory.. rod/reel/line combo for 200-300$? 6.5-7.5'. light weight. can handle up to 20lb fish (rare) while still able to use for fresh water smaller fish.. can cast .5oz-2oz lures. flexible tip (not stiff)

i'de love to get this done with 1 rod/reel/line setup. i have no issues spending 5x more than the 40-60 dollars you suggested. Also, i have never used a lure hevier than 2oz, and dont plan to. I also dont want this build built just with large fish in mind. it would be NICE if it was able to reel in a 30lb monster, but i dont want to focus on that, as it will probably never happen. ide rather build it for 5lb-10lbs fish, that can be used in fresh water and salt, that wont snap if i do hook a monster. again, my 100$ Penn combo from dicks was doing just fine getting the 10lb blues AND getting the 1lb largemouths. I was just looking to upgrade instead of fixing what i have. Possible to get what i want?? or am i dreaming/misuing what i have?

So im new to fishing, only been going for for 1.5 years now. I do 50/50 fresh water/salt water. I have caught stripers, blue fish, hound fish, bass, pickerel, puffers, catfish etc.. I currently own a garbage Dicks sporting goods Penn combo with 30# braided.. It has been working pretty well tbh, but 3 of the eyelit mounts are cracked, and one of the eyelit rings cracked, so now my line is cutting. So i was going to replace the eyes, but then i thought, why fix a piece of garbage when i can buy new? I have used 8 or so other rods, and ide like to say i know what i like and dont like. However, i dont know any of the technical terms. Im looking for a rod 7' or smaller. Im looking for a rod that i can use to saltwater fish and for fresh water fishing as well (which is what im currently doing with my Penn). for salt water, im using heavy lures, sometimes 2oz poppers or 1 1/4oz metals. ive been catching 2' stripers, 30" 10lb + blues etc... Then, when i go fresh water, i use much lighter, smaller .5oz lures. Ill be honest, the pole i have now does pretty well with both, although it doesnt cast the small lures very well bc the tip of the rod is pretty stiff whichdoesnt really allow me to whip the lure.. With all that said, im looking for a rod that can do it all (fresh and salt, small and big). I would prefer one that has a flexible tip opposed to a stiff tip to make it easy to cast light lures, while also making the popping action a lot easier. I also would like to avoid buying anything too beefy. Light weight is pretty important to me as i usually go out on the canoe for 4-8 hours at a clip, and these heavier rod/reel combos are too heavy to hold and cast 400x a day. ide like to keep the budget as low as possible, i mean who wouldnt? i dont want to suggest a budget bc i have no idea what is what in regards to equiptment. I just know i like to fish but with that said, i have no issues spending 200$+ PS: there is a good chance i will hook up to a monster blue one of these days (20+lbs). with that said, ide rather max out my setup (or close to it) in the odd chance i do get a monster, opposed to over building a setup that will be big, heavy and bulky. being light and 7' or smaller is pretty important to me as 90% of my fishing is done from a conoe for long periods of time. Thanks a bunch guys Newb out!