Hello everyone, I am very new to this poll. It looks like alot of you know what yall are talking about so I was wonderind if yall know of any rele good baitcaster combos for around $300?

                                    Thanks

                                                -Trent-

Welcome aboard!

Take a look at this thread, there are several recommendations including one from me:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1188819028/10

Here is another:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1188270596

If you scroll back through this section you can find many more threads discussing specific combinations.

Key words are "Shimano", "G.Loomis" and "St. Croix".   :

I'll have to respectufully disagree with RW on one little thing.

G Loomis and St Croix are good, but I have to go with Abu Garcia for the reel (Shimano is my choice for spinning reels though). However, that depends on whether you prefer low profile reels or old-fashioned rounds.

You can get a good Ambasseduer reel for 70 to 100 (depending on your chioce), and then have plenty left for a quality rod (and more tackle).

If you prefer the low profiles, I can't say much. The Abu Garcia Revo is talked about a lot, but won't leave as much for your rod.

Of course all of this depends on what kind of lures you plan to use it for.

And remember, any suggestions here are personal choices. What works for one person may not work for you.

C'mon...just playing.

EVERYONE has a favorite brand, there is no "best" just "favorites".

The chances are pretty good that my "reel recommendation" will be Shimano.

Line? Probably Yo-Zuri.

Rods? G.Loomis, St. Croix, Lamiglas and Fenwick Techna AV.

That doesn't mean I hate all the other brands, I just recommend what I use.

And BTW, I am neither sponsored nor affiliated in ANY WAY with any fishing related company.

Here is a Combo that I think you may like. Order a Abu Garcia Revo SC from Cabelas On-line and you can get it for $79.99 + 10.95 for Shipping & Handling (Total $90.94 - Also, you won't see the sale price until you place it in your shopping cart). That leaves you with $209.06. Buy this rod here (that's of course someone doesn't buy it before you get to it):

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-G-LOOMIS-MBR843-IMX-FRESHWATER-CASTING-FISHING-ROD_W0QQitemZ330161973601QQihZ014QQcategoryZ36149QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That will cost you $211.00. I know that will put you $1.94 over your budget, but this combo would be worth it.

That would be my recommendation.

Hey Lucky Craft Man, You beat me to it. That was going to be my exact suggestion.

What a great reel on a top notch rod.

Falcon

EVERYONE has a favorite brand, there is no "best" just "favorites".

Ain't that the truth.

I can't stand low profile reels, so I can't give much advice there. And I really like the fact that the line guide follows the line during the cast on the Ambasseduers. It not a feature you find on very many baitcasters (and no low-profiles have it). With good care an Ambasseduer will outlast you. That kind of quality is something I look for.

Then again, it's just my personal preference and may not be what you are looking for.

I won't even reccomend the rod I use because I am one of the rare people that they work for and I would be laughed off the forums.  ;D

The rod Lucky Craft Man suggested is a good one for your plastics and other single-hook lures.

My best recommendation is to find a way to try out some rods and reels so you aren't buying half-blind. Coming here and asking keeps you from buying totally blind, but it can't replace using the equipment.