I own both the Symetre reel, and the Fenwick HMG rod. Not on the same setup, but I have a lot use of both items. You won't go wrong with that setup. Trust me. 

The Pflueger President is a great bang for the buck spinning reel. If that's still too much, the Trion is not bad either. Fenwick and St Croix are two worth looking at for an over the counter rod.

I only use my baitcast set-up for punchig, flipping and pitching. Everything else i use my spinning set-up. 2500 is the best size. I load mines up with 20 pound braid.

 

I use my BC for everything. It seems like it's a lot more fun to use to me. I guess since its s little trickier than others and I like to master things. Lol

 

I own both the Symetre reel, and the Fenwick HMG rod. Not on the same setup, but I have a lot use of both items. You won't go wrong with that setup. Trust me. 

 

Thanks bud! Do you know if you can change the handle with the Symetre? I really don't like the feel of power handles and from what I seen that's what it has.

 

The Pflueger President is a great bang for the buck spinning reel. If that's still too much, the Trion is not bad either. Fenwick and St Croix are two worth looking at for an over the counter rod.

 

I'm not a Pflueuger fan after having to deal with my dad's BC. I've heard their spinning reels are better, but I think it may be worth it to fork up the extra $40-$50 for the Symetre. As far as rods go, I figured the Fenwick would be the best bang for the buck. The only high end rod I've used is the one I have for my Accurist and its the Vendetta.

I think I may cave in and give Pflueger another shot. Maybe their higher end stuff is worth the money. So the reel is now between the Shimano Symetre and the Pflueger Supreme. Any input?

I'm not a bass fisherman, just a guy that catches a lot of them.  My point of view is a bit different than some, I don't drop shot, seldom use bass jigs and trailers and plastic worms hardly ever.  For me rod sensitivity doesn't enter into my thought process, my rods are about 75 bucks and they do me just fine.  For a bass sized spinning reel used in freshwater 100 bucks is my limit.

So the reel is now between the Shimano Symetre and the Pflueger Supreme. Any input?

 

The Symetre is an excellent reel.

At this, level....Shimano over Supreme

I think I may cave in and give Pflueger another shot. Maybe their higher end stuff is worth the money. So the reel is now between the Shimano Symetre and the Pflueger Supreme. Any input?

Out of the two. Definitely the Pflueger Supreme without a doubt. 

No question the Symetre, an excellent reel, very smooth and durable!

No question the Symetre, an excellent reel, very smooth and durable!

 

Now onto the other rod I was thinking of. Anyone ever here any good things out of the Kovert. I believe that's the name, I'll check in a second and make sure.

Ok, it's the Denali Kovert Series. It's $30 more than the Fenwick, but I'm willing to spend the extra money if it's worth it.

Ok, it's the Denali Kovert Series. It's $30 more than the Fenwick, but I'm willing to spend the extra money if it's worth it.

 

It seems like you might still be searching and haven't decided on what to get yet..

 

However if I may share my personal input - I have an older 6'9 Fenwick HMG - AV and the Symetre 2500 FI (recently purchased). I fished this combo just this past weekend in a tournament. They are a great pairing for the price, and will serve you well no matter what size fish you are going after. I caught dinky bass with this particular set up this weekend, however I caught 5 Chain pickerel all over the 2.5 lb range the closest being just shy of 5.5 lbs and it handled them with no worries. 

 

I rely on and have complete confidence in  my old beat up Fenwick on a yearly basis, everyone tells me to buy a St. Croix or a G. Loomis now that I am fishing competitively on a regular basis (seems to be a decent amount of brand bias out there). However, I stand by the old adage - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.  

 

TL;DR - Both items are excellent at the price point - have used the pair together and I approve with confidence.

It seems like you might still be searching and haven't decided on what to get yet..

 

However if I may share my personal input - I have an older 6'9 Fenwick HMG - AV and the Symetre 2500 FI (recently purchased). I fished this combo just this past weekend in a tournament. They are a great pairing for the price, and will serve you well no matter what size fish you are going after. I caught dinky bass with this particular set up this weekend, however I caught 5 Chain pickerel all over the 2.5 lb range the closest being just shy of 5.5 lbs and it handled them with no worries. 

 

I rely on and have complete confidence in  my old beat up Fenwick on a yearly basis, everyone tells me to buy a St. Croix or a G. Loomis now that I am fishing competitively on a regular basis (seems to be a decent amount of brand bias out there). However, I stand by the old adage - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.  

 

TL;DR - Both items are excellent at the price point - have used the pair together and I approve with confidence.

 

Thanks for the input, and yes, I'm still searching. I have plenty of time to search and will probably change my mind about a thousand times before I figure it out. Lol after your comment, I am now leaning more heavily towards the Symetre FL and the Fenwick HMG.

One of favorite spinning set ups is for shaky head/wacky worm fishing. It's a Falcon LowRider XG Spin 6'10" Medium rod with a Shimano Sahara FE 2500. I use 20 lb power pro with an 8 lb fluoro leader.

One of favorite spinning set ups is for shaky head/wacky worm fishing. It's a Falcon LowRider XG Spin 6'10" Medium rod with a Shimano Sahara FE 2500. I use 20 lb power pro with an 8 lb fluoro leader.

 

I really like the look of that Falcon. There is to many choices when trying to decide a setup. Lol

The more you read the more confused you will be, just buy something and go fishing.  There is such a fine line between rods and reels given a certain price point, it doesn't make all that much difference.