Randy Price

I recently purchased a Shimano Convergence 7MF 2-piece rod and have been pleased with it. I paid $ 40.00 for mine since it was on sale but Cabela's/BPS has them for $ 70.00 I believe.

@Motoboss, I got to try it out last night at a local quarry and caught a 2 lb. LM bass on it. I am pleased with it. I primarily bought it as a travel rod and a rod that if something happened to it I wouldn't be upset. For a 2 piece rod I thought the sensitivity was decent. I made some hard casts seeing if it would separate and it didn't. I think I'll be more than happy with it especially for what it costs. Thanks, Randy

Yes @brophog . For a $ 40.00 travel rod I thought what the heck. I haven't been able to try it yet so I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks to @Motoboss, @brophog and @Reel for the information! Randy

I primarily use GY senko's and due to their cost like to use them until they break or are lost. I'm wondering though, do they loose their effectiveness after using the same worm multiple cast/days?

Guys, Needed some more wacky hooks (I like the EWG 2.0) and saw that BPS has their XPS Wide Gap Wacky hooks on sale. I noticed they were made in France. I usually buy Gamakatsu hooks but thought I'd try these. Anyone used them yet?

I know it's a little over your budget but I agree with others that recommended the Daiwa Revros. I have three of them. I have used them hard and no issues.

I think the new Regal only weighs 7.1 oz in the 2500 size.

I have the Vanford 1000 paired to a SC Avid 70 L/EF panfish rod and I have been very pleased with it for throwing tiny jigs/small baits.

@Kow, @FishTank, and @brophog, thanks for the replies. I realize it's not a Stradic but it's not Stradic $$ either. Regards, Randy

I tried to look at previous posts prior to asking about this reel but I didn't see too much. Looking for an all around, relatively inexpensive, multi-species spinning reel for a travel rod. I can get one for $ 63.00. How do they hold up? Good with braid? Any experiences appreciated. Randy

@brophog, I just plan on throwing a Daiwa Regal on it and using it as a travel rod. Would not be heart broken if it broke. @Motoboss, was yours the 7MF 2 piece model?

All, my local Farm and Fleet is discontinuing these rods and I can purchase one for $ 40.00. Have any of you used this model? For the price I thought it might be a nice travel rod for multi species. I understand for the price it will not be a SC or G.Loomis. but would like to hear from actual owners if they thought it was worth the price.

Guys, Thanks for all the replies. After trying them both out I went with the Nasci. I'll let you know after fishing with it how I like it. Happy Good Friday. Randy

Thought I would share. Randy

Thanks guys for the comments. I knew the Fuego was lighter but was wondering how it compared to the newer Nasci FD with it's technology. The Fuego has been around for a while and not updated,

Guys, I've got a $ 100.00 to spend on a new reel. Between the two is one a great deal better than the other? Please do not recommend JDM as I have a BPS gift card. Sorry if this has been beat to death. TIA, Randy

Thanks @casts_by_fly !

@MN Fisher , thanks. Randy

@NavyToad , is there any difference between the JDM Stradic vs the model I would get as BPS?

Back when I first started making decent money, a good friend felt the Shimano Stradic paired with a SC Avid (spinning equipment) was the best bang for the buck (1998). I still somewhat feel that way.

Like the question asks, what price point due you consider the ROI/DR is? I'm roughly $ 350.00 on reels and rods. I own a couple of NRX+ and SC LE rods that were way more but I really don't notice that much difference between my SC LT than the LE's or NRX+'s for the major difference in money. Maybe just me????

Thanks guys. After doing a little more research I think I might be too high. I'll keep for for $ 115.00 though.

My fishing club is having its annual garage sale and I have 2- Shimano Stradic 2500 Ci4+ reels that I'm considering selling. I baby my equipment would rate them at a 9.5 out of 10. I could almost sell them as NWB. I know the Vanford's are around $ 250.00 new. Is asking $ 200.00 out of line? TIA, Randy

I've only broken two SC rods and they were both my fault but SC replaced them anyway. I have used SC for over 30 years and have not had any other issues and I've owned over 50 SC rods during that time frame.