St. Croix LTB + Lew's TP.

 

 

7'1 MF St.Croix LTB

7.3:1 Tatula SV/30# PP

A really nice all around setup that comes in at mere 11.2 oz.

 

Lots of love for the LTB on here. Gotta love it!

St Croix Legend Elite 68MXF Spinning and a 30 sized Pflueger Supreme.  

Phenix UMBX 707ML with a Lew's Team Lite 7.1:1. 

I would build myself a 7 foot casting rod,either a MHX,Phenix,Rainshadow blank.with a new Morrum 1600.  that way I get the rod just right for me.

My current best combo cost me 470$ , new Favorite Rods Big Sexy 7' H and a used 08 Metanium Mg D7

A few months ago I happened to have a $510 mileage reimbursement check from work buring a hole in my pocket, I picked up a Loomis CR723 and a Zillion SV 9.1:1.   I hike a lot and wanted a general purpose rod short enough to carry through brush that would handle heavier lures then my usual finesse stuff.  

6'9" Heavy Hammer.  Read smalljaw67's post here for why.  

Plus I recently read an older post reviewing Hammer rods by a member on TT that fishes NRX rods.  He was impressed.

 

I've read many good reviews of the Daiwas SV103.  Total under $400.  Or the Chronarch MGL.  TT gave it an Editor's Choice Award.  Still under $500.

 

The rod will eventually be added to my arsenal.  Probably not either reel.  Unless the OP would like to make our wishes a reality.  

My newest combo is a Abu Garcia Revo SX on a 7' MHF Veritas 2.0 and I really like it so far.

My most used combo is a Pflueger President on a 7' MHF Lightning Rod Shock that has broken tip and is now more like 6'6".

37 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

My newest combo is a Abu Garcia Revo SX on a 7' MHF Veritas 2.0 and I really like it so far.

My most used combo is a Pflueger President on a 7' MHF Lightning Rod Shock that has broken tip and is now more like 6'6".

 

But what would you pick if given $500 that had to be spent on one rod and reel?

28 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

 

But what would you pick if given $500 that had to be spent on one rod and reel?

 

$500?  Wow.  I couldn't imagine spending that much on a combo.  I honestly don't have any experience with high end stuff so I don't know what the best is.  I think I'd go get a custom rod made for me.  For the reel I think I'd put a Shimano Curado E series.

19 hours ago, paularchibald8 said:

My current best combo cost me 470$ , new Favorite Rods Big Sexy 7' H and a used 08 Metanium Mg D7

how do you like the favorite rod? Thinking about getting either the big sexy or phantom

Pick your favorite $200 reel and $300 rod.

 

I don't have a dog in the production reel fight. For rods at $300 you get a lot of versatility and value from the Orochi XX line up.

2 hours ago, sgibby88 said:

how do you like the favorite rod? Thinking about getting either the big sexy or phantom

Honestly love it i cant say i have experience in what most 200$+ rods are like as my best rod before this was a *** *** black, but i love the big sexy rod   the 7' heavy is a good all use rod.  Tosses a senko a mile and also has the back bone for some bigger spinnerbaits and such, might try some smaller swimbaits with it.  I just love the feel of it all around and you cant beat the colors on it either.  Definitely worth giving a chance seem like a great company so far

On 3/21/2017 at 6:54 PM, Angry John said:

only 500 i can barely find a decent reel for that much.  i would get a sv103 from tw and pair it with a Dobyns Sierra Series Casting Rod 7'3" Heavy and some 50 lb suffix 832.

I change my answer the 103 is on sale and now you will have the cash to get a champion with that same budget!!!!  Or a XX perfect pitch

Zillion SV TW 7:3:1 / Hammer 7 ' Heavy / 18 lb sunline sniper- worm/jig rod.

 

 

Point blank 73 mh rod blank  size 6 guides and a daiwa tatula sv.

St Croix Legend Tournament Bass

7'1 MH-Fast

Daiwa Tatula SV 

7.3:1 

This my opinion at $500. I'm a traveling man and 2 piece  rods is what I have use.

 

I have a Daiwa Tatula CT Type R  on St Croix Premier MF  6'6

 

I have a Pflueger President Special Edition on  BPS Bionic Blade 6'6

 

So both for $500

 

So happy with both rigs.

 

I know it's not in your parameters...guess I'm just proud of my combos that have served me beyond expectations