58 minutes ago, Heron said:

Combos?

 

Dude, my last two 5lbers this year, were caught on a $22 Berkley cherrywood spinning rod, with a $9 Outdoor angler 2000 reel.  This rig has held up just fine for 3 seasons so far.

 

I like to use gear that is inexpensive, but has great value, because it is gratifying to me, to catch fish well with cheap gear, while everyone else spends hundreds, or even thousands of dollars, to catch the same fish.

I agree with you that it is more gratifying to catch a big bass on inexpensive gear with great value.Might look into combo you mentioned since that's a very good deal.

3 minutes ago, soflabasser said:

I agree with you that it is more gratifying to catch a big bass on inexpensive gear with great value.Might look into combo you mentioned since that's a very good deal.

Found at Walmart...

 

 

An even better value, I think, is the Outdoor Angler Spinning Reel 30.  Its almost a Pflueger President knock off, for only $14.   Solid reel.   I have that paired on a $40 Berkely Lightning Shock 7' M rod.   So far it also has performed great.