I got a good bait casting setup. I want a good spinning rod set up. I would like to cast lighter baits. Primarily Plastic and small jigs. What is a good setup with a price limit of 300 combined (rod and reel). If you need anymore info on me to help let me know.

Thanks ERC

For that price point, I'd go with a St. Croix Avid and a Shimano Stradic.

powell/stradic

well i know a avid and a stradic would be a great set up ,,,, but for that price i have a st croix legened elite and a stradic ... you can see pics of it over in the fishing flea market section of this fourm  

For that price point, I'd go with a St. Croix Avid and a Shimano Stradic.

Specifically, Avid AS70MF/ Shimano Stradic 2500FH.

For that price point, I'd go with a St. Croix Avid and a Shimano Stradic.

Specifically, Avid AS70MF/ Shimano Stradic 2500FH.

This is the ticket  

Maybe a Symetre 2500 and a 6'6 IMX

I'd back off on the reel and get a Gloomis rod.   I did it and am quite happy.  The rod is way more important than the reel imo.

My choice would be a Quantum Energy Pti-a 20 and a St. Croix Avid AS66MF.  I have two of these the Energy reels and with a full season and half of use, both have performed perfectly.  They have been an excellent reel for the money.  

Loomis and Stradic, no brainer.  

St. Croix Avid and Stradic, but the 7' rod is too long. Get the 6'-6" ML model   AS66MLF

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You have gotten many good opinions but you're the one who must make the final choice. Have fun.

I agree on the Avid rod.

For reels, go with either a Stradic or a Daiwa Tierra.

The Daiwa reels have more choices for size (2000, 2500 and 3000), and I think this allowed me to better balance the rod and reel.

My Avid 6'9" ML rod just does NOT feel balanced with a 2500 Stradic (and the other choices are either 1000 or 3500).  With my Tierra 2000, it's real nice

i agree with the st. croix avid AS66MF..its a great rod.i paired mine with a shimano symetre reel & love the setup..i dont have any complaints at all.

i got my rod from reeds & they offer free shipping

http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=659

youll even have a few bucks left over for more lures!!!!! ;D

 

Whatever you settle on, you NEED to give Troutlet.com a look.  I have not found ANY place with lower prices...

Take a look at the BPS and Cabela's combo deals before you buy they have some good deals at a discount you may get more for your money then buying separately.

i recently purchased a 6'10" avid w/ a Tierra 2500. I have enjoyed it. I want to here about more people that have used them . . .

andrew