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Need Some Input On My Next Setup

SCangler91
in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots

Best Reel 23 members have voted

  1. 1. Which of these would you go with?

    • Bass Pro Shops Qualifier
      60%
      14
    • Lews Speed Spool SS1SH
      30%
      7
    • Abu Garcia Pro Max
      4%
      1
    • Abu Garcia Orra SX
      0%
      0
    • Shimano Caenan
      4%
      1

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I've got a pretty decent setup that I use to throw my soft plastics and lighter baits but I'm looking to add another setup that I would primarily use for light jig, crankbait, and other medium weight baits.  I've attached some reels that are within my budget so I was hoping you guys could help me pick the reel and name a rod that you would put with it.  I'm looking for a MH rod that will keep my total price between $150-175.  Thanks in advance guys.

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    • Super User

    Which ever one of the reels are aluminum framed would be the one you get, in other words the Shimano and the pro max are out as those reels have graphite frames so any of the others should be decent.

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    • Super User

    Which ever one of the reels are aluminum framed would be the one you get, in other words the Shimano and the pro max are out as those reels have graphite frames so any of the others should be decent.

    Agree completely

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    • Author

    BPS Pro Qualifier/Carbonlite combo.

     

    That's what I've been thinking all along but just thought I'd weigh my options from the BR crowd.

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    Pro qualifier definitely I have four and the won't quit the dual breaking system is great and they handle light baits pretty well you won't be disappointed

    Tight lines

    Andrew

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    You can't go wrong with a Lew's Speed Spool. I don't have a Bass Pro Shops Qualifier so I can't speak for it, but I absolutely love my Lew's and I will be buying more. You should give them a try.

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    I am a big time lews fan.. and the speed spool is cheaper than the bpsQ so you can put a little more in a rod.. and for that.. I would say check TW and the ballistic rod is on sale for 64-68 dollars.. so then you are at 140 then buy you some good fluoro and you are done.

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    Lews doesn't have many options for a LH retrieve. I recommend the Pro Q if you reel lefty.

     

    If you reel with your right hand, disregard and carry on!

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    • Author

    Lews doesn't have many options for a LH retrieve. I recommend the Pro Q if you reel lefty.

     

    If you reel with your right hand, disregard and carry on!

     

    I am a lefty so there ya go. 

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    • Super User

    I would go with the PQ reel. 

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