I like powerfishing and am looking into getting some rods and reels for spinnerbaits and cranking (western was, so shallow baits and deep baits) along with a gitzit rod. I'm looking to spend 50-75 a rod, but am looking at 100 dollar rods too. I also want 1 more mh. And reels... I love nice reels, but again, I'm on a budget... Any web sight to get them for a steel? Thanks in advance.

So, what is your total budget for the entire rod & reel? $200 or $250?

The black max isnt a bad reel for the price and for the rod i would just check around i know tackle warehouse has a couple on sale i got the team daiwa t for like $45 and so far its not a bad rod, got the 6'6 medium and 7' heavy

Goodluck