Yesterday I was fishing with my med-light pole and old crappy spinning reel and hook a nice bass with it.  The bass gave a good lunge and snapped my pole.  With a foot of pole left i got him in.

Guess what!  Time for new pole and reel!!!!!

I need to know what is a good spinning reel and rod.  I want a 1 piece rod.  Good medium action pole.  Not looking to spend a butt load of money.

Thanks

what's your budget for rod/reel combined?

Jason

Check catalog specials from Bass Pro and Cabela's.  They sometimes have good combos.  Last year I bought my neighbor an $80 Bionic Blade and a $60 Shimano Sahara for $90.  That is like buy the rod and get the reel for $10.  Surely they have something similar to that again this year.

You get the a good bang for your $ if you shop for a combo.

However, there are good deals to be had if you shop around a bit. LOOK FOR QUALITY !!! It will serve you a long time. (Last years Shimano convergence(?) at Dick's for $40 for example).Look for clearance/display models. Don't buy a cheap reel, it spels trouble ( think at least $50)

Pair up clearance items with coupons or sales events.

Check out Cabelas and BPS clerarance & sales.

Check catalog specials from Bass Pro and Cabela's.  They sometimes have good combos.  Last year I bought my neighbor an $80 Bionic Blade and a $60 Shimano Sahara for $90.  That is like buy the rod and get the reel for $10.  Surely they have something similar to that again this year.

This is a very nice combo in this price range. Jig Man has given some good advice for a quality set up at a reasonable price.  

Berkly Lightning rod (35.00)

Shamino Saraha 2500  (60.00)