I've fished bait casters some ,looking to use them more. I'm looking for a $100-$125 reel, and about the same in rod price.anyone have any ideas for me.I've been looking at diawa,and Lewis some but ,can't seem to find nothing I like

If you're considering Daiwa - look at the Tatula rods and reels. Both are available within your price point and both rod and reel offer performance way above that price point...

 

X2 on the Daiwa Tatula rods and reels...

Ok thanks ill look at them

Ok thanks ill look at them

 

You can look at the specifications on the Daiwa web site. For shopping, there are deals to be had on Tatula stuff - especially on eBay.

Ok cool what do I need to fish crankbaits and what for worms and such I'm going to get a few rods an reels do I need. Medium fast, medium heavy fast,not sure ?

Ok cool what do I need to fish crankbaits and what for worms and such I'm going to get a few rods an reels do I need. Medium fast, medium heavy fast,not sure ?

For crankbaits get a slower Rod. That way you don't rip the hooks out the fish's mouth when they bite. Then for worms you want faster rods so that you can feel the bite and set the hook better.

X3 on the Tatula rods and reels.  X2 on Nstd's suggestions.

 

Other possible rods are Fenwick HMG....or the Elite Tech Bass rods on sale.  I am a fan of Fenwick.  At that price the *** Blacks are a good option if you don't mind the skinny handle or always cast 2-handed.

 

Lews reels get lots of love, but my only experience with them is the Tournament Pro....a bit over your budget unless bought used.  I got lucky and got my like new reel at your budget limit a few years ago. A friend tells me Lews HM85 is a no braner at its current price at American Legacy...$80.  The Okuma C3-40X is suppose to be a very good rod at full price.  Currently 50% off.

What u think about the lews American hero speed spool?

I know some proceeds go to help get veterans beck to fishing an helping them.being a marine I would like to help out there just don't know bot the reels

In my opinion the Tatula combo can't be beat for right around $200-$225.   I would probably get the 7' Med Reg action as an all around cranking rod and the 6'10" MH Fast as a good worm and multi purpose rod.

What u think about the lews American hero speed spool?

 

I haven't fished one but I got the opportunity to cast one in my yard. Not bad, but if you have the money to buy better then I'd suggest doing so unless you just want a beater reel to use until you decide to upgrade. I couldn't give you any word on the reliability.

Ardent edge elite reel duckett ghost great gear that can be found in your price range

The Abu Garcia Revo-S is one of the best reels I've ever owned. I have it paired w/ a Johnny Morris Carbonlite rod. The entire set up was about $210 and I absolutely love it

I would recommend the lews lfs speed spool off of ebay for about $85 or the Daiwa Lexa off of TW for $70.

For the reel I would go for the deals that have recently been posted for the Lews hm85 for $80 or the Okuma rod for around $80.

These choices would put you at $165 max and you would have a combo that is quality and originally a lot more money. It would also be below your budget so you can buy line or some lures or whatever.

thank yal for the advise .I have decided to get 3 lews speed spool reels and 3 *** *** rides 2 medium fast,1 medium heavy I had about a s

$700 budget was looking for something under that ,and got it an still got my line and a few bio crawls, had a few coupons to TW so thinks alot for the advise

In that price range, the Tatula.

If you're considering Daiwa - look at the Tatula rods and reels. Both are available within your price point and both rod and reel offer performance way above that price point...

 

What line is that ?

What line is that ?

 

Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultrasoft...

 

...I have a lot of it...

 

X2 on the Daiwa Tatula rods and reels...

x3

If you're considering Daiwa - look at the Tatula rods and reels. Both are available within your price point and both rod and reel offer performance way above that price point...

 

I agree! The Tatula rods and reels are great for the $$$.