I looked high and low at Dick's for the Avid deal but to no avail. I ended up buying the St. Croix® Avid Series Rod - Spinning - AS66MHF (119.26) and the St. Croix® Avid Series Rod - Spinning - AS66MF (119.26) from BPS. I wanted the 7 foot rods but had to settle for the 6'6' ones. I hope you approve RW. I was trying to buy on your recommendation. I am now looking for the reels to match. I was thinking Shimano Symetre or Stradic. I am looking for recommendations! I will be fishing for LMB in northern Virginia. Any help would be appreciated.

If you can afford it, definitely go with the Stradic!

The Stradics are on sale at Reeds for $94.00

The Stradics are on sale at Reeds for $94.00

That would complete a GREAT combo!

Congratulations!

8-)

Both of the DSG's near me (in Roanoke) dont even carry the Avid's....they just have a few SC Premiers.