All, 

 

Headed to Cabela's and BPS both in the near future. Need a new M/F baitcast combo for buzz baits, square bills, some top water, etc. I prefer 7'0 and a 7.1:1. Not saying I will buy it at the store, but I need it in my hand before I pull the trigger. Open to suggestions, or I might literally pick up every rod and reel in the stores lol. Best bang for my buck in the $200 range? And... GO!

 

Thanks!

BPS.. Carbonlite right + Pro Qualifier reel 

5 minutes ago, Dtrombly said:

BPS.. Carbonlite right + Pro Qualifier reel 

Thanks Dtrombly... I actually have the CL 2.0 reel (on a Titanium 8) and like it a lot. Hopefully the rod performs just as well! 

Throw a 7.3:1 Tatula CT on a 7' MM Falcon Bucoo.

30 minutes ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

Thanks Dtrombly... I actually have the CL 2.0 reel (on a Titanium 8) and like it a lot. Hopefully the rod performs just as well! 

I've become a big fan of bps products. Titanium 8 rod is next on my list 

Stupid question, but what exactly is the 200$ range? 

1 hour ago, Dtrombly said:

I've become a big fan of bps products. Titanium 8 rod is next on my list 

I have it in a 7'2 MH/F. All around a solid rod. Got it on sale for $99 so I couldn't pass that up!

27 minutes ago, Looking for the big one said:

Stupid question, but what exactly is the 200$ range? 

My budget to spend is $200 for the combo

My new favorite combo is a falcon buccoo 7'4 H with a tatula ct 8.1:1 gear ratio. Reel is 80 bucks at American legacy now and rod is about 100 bucks retail 

Duckett ghost seven foot crankin rod paired with a lews speed spool. ($200)

Okay thx. Check out the Shimano Exage and Compre E Series Rods. This is such a difficult question because of how clustered the 100$ range is for rods and reel, and you're going to get lots of options on here. In the end, you should be the one to decide on what fits your needs. 

2 hours ago, MassBassin508 said:

Throw a 7.3:1 Tatula CT on a 7' MM Falcon Bucoo.

I'll have to check out the moderate action of the falcons when I'm at Cabela's. Thanks!

A rod I love for those baits is the Falcon Micro series 7 foot MH 1/4 to 3/4. It specs for baits like spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, cranks etc.  They call it the Trap Caster model. I do not think BP or Cabelas carries the Bucoo Micros.