I am a DUCKETT fan and love them for sensitivity applications but I am looking for a lower end froggin combo.. I want a rod that apart from my stupidity will not break under rippin lip conditions. I am thinking 7ft heavy action.. with a 6.4:1 or 7.1:1 real.. I am a lews fan and have considered the laser mg I can get around 64.99

 

so my budget is around $150-170 for the combo as a whole.. RODS I have thought about are the Veritas, Vendetta, BPS carbonilte or other BPS.. Low end Lews Rod.. or would consider a little more expensive rod but then would have to get a cheap reel.. THOUGHTS?!!??!!!!???

Just dI'd what your looking to do. I got a 7'6 MH Veritas, which has a ton of backbone. The reel I put on it was an Abu Garcia ProMax. I like this reel because not only does it cast very well, but its a 7.1:1 ratio, and has a lock down drag. The high gear ratio and long rod allows you to pick up slack line fast. I use this set up for jigs too. Pair it with some #50 PP and your good to go. This set up works great for me, even in super heavy slop. Hope this helps.

Christian

Another cheaper lews option is the Wally Marshall crappie baitcaster...still has the line capacity you need...

At $160, it is hard to beat the BPS Pro Q/Carbonlite combo. I am currently frogging with a 7'1"MH *** and it is very good. You may want H power as you said.

Go with the Lews reel and a *** MH or H action rod. Length is up to you.

Though I don't have any tackle suggestions, a 7'+ Heavy with a fast tip is what I would recommend.