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Although I don’t own combo 1 I own a casting version of the carbonlite 2.0 Using it for 2 seasons and a 1500 size 2.0 spinning reel (new version) purchased this past spring classic. The rod in my opinion is really sensitive and very comfortable in the hand and when on sale a great option. The reel is made by Daiwa a white colored regal lt i believe and is smooth as butter. I have a st croix premiere ‘6-6” light about 15 years Already and it is still one of my favorite rods for bluegill to bass it casts jigs to cranks to a bobber set up no issues.

I strongly suggest the guide gear Sherpa lined rod and reel carrying case available on Sportsman Warehouse website in both 3 & 5 rod/reel versions. I was gifted my 3 rod version at least 15 years ago from BPS and when I saw the 5 rod /reel version on Sportsman’s Warehouse I jumped on it immediately,best protection for the money in my opinion. Just make sure to remove or cover treble hooks before putting combos in bag.

Hello all,really enjoy the conversations and advice here. With that said I purchased a Piscifun Saex Elite with a bfs spool during there thanksgiving sale for under $100.00 although weather has been too cold here in Illinois to use it I am impressed with the quality of the reel. I just started with baitcasters and used a bps carbonlite 2.0 and a cabelas arachnid last year and I feel the Piscifun is on par with the arachnid and only time will tell but better built than the carbonlite.