Hey,

im new here to the board and love to bass fish Im just now investing some money in the hobby as well as saving up for my first bass boat.... Im looking to spend about 175 bucks on a rod and reel... any suggestions on rods or reels that fit within this price range

Thanks

Baitcaster or Spinning setup?

Sorry about that i am mainly looking at a spinning set up right now

Thanks

Josh

this:

http://www.***.com/descpageRLSSHIMANO-SSEFD.html

or this:

http://www.***.com/descpageRLSSHIMANO-SSYFJ.html

with this:

http://www.***.com/descpageSPINFALCON-FLRS.html

or this:

http://www.***.com/descpageRDSKISTLER-KCSS.html

I totally agree with War Party..better to invest the majority of your $$$ in the rod...those reels will serve you well.

a shimano reel and look @ the st.croix mojo or falcon bucoo rods.

I totally agree with War Party..better to invest the majority of your $$$ in the rod...those reels will serve you well.

Wrong.

Start with a Shimano Stradic 2500 FI and any 6 1/2' - 7' Medium Power/

Fast Action rod. Reels are what makes fishing fun. On average,

the cost of my rigs are 67- 75% reel/ 1/4 to 1/3 rod.

8-)

That's a nice reel. But it doesn't leave him any cash to buy even the cheapest rod at walmart. We're talkin' 175 here.

Check with fivebasslimit...Stradic MG on sale for $100 off MSRP!

8-)

id get a shimano sahara 2500 and spend the change on a st. croix, falcon or fenwick rod. ive heard good things about powell as well although i have never used one.

edit: check out shimano rods too

We will have to agree to disagree..i'd rather have a nice reel, but a better rod..weather it's right or wrong is any ones guess..imho

I totally agree with War Party..better to invest the majority of your $$$ in the rod...those reels will serve you well.

Wrong.

Start with a Shimano Stradic 2500 FI and any 6 1/2' - 7' Medium Power/

Fast Action rod. Reels are what makes fishing fun. On average,

the cost of my rigs are 67- 75% reel/ 1/4 to 1/3 rod.

8-)

Pflueger President x6735  60 bucks

And You could put that on a 6'6" Med Action

Fenwick HMG

or

Cabelas Fish Eagle II

And still have money left over and a fine combo to fish with