I'm a weekend pond angler looking for a moderately priced spinning combo to go with my Shimano Curado 200/Fenwick 6' Eagle GT baitcasting outfit.  I really like my baitcasting combo, so I'm wanting basically the same type of performance from a spinning outfit, albeit with lighter line (I'm using 10 lb. test on the Curado).

Any help would be most welcome.

Thank You,

James T.

Louisville, KY

shimano sahara

I would take a look at a Shimano Clarus Medium action spinning rod in your favorite length - they have a lifetime warranty - and consider pairing it up with a Shimano Symetere 2500.  That would make a nice combo for you for about $170 TYD retail.

Thanks folks!  Does anyone know what the comparable Fenwick spinning rod would be?

If you want a great deal, get last year's Techna AVS66MHF from Cabela's.  It's regularly $199, but on sale for $129.99.  Otherwise you can check out the new HMG's or HMX's.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0030061117394a&navCount=4&podId=0030061&parentId=cat20374&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat20374&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20374&hasJS=true

  Probably a Shimano Clarus rod:

  http://www.***.com/descpageRDSSHIMANO-SHCLSR.html

  And a Quantum Code spinning reel:

  http://www.***.com/descpageRLSQUANTUM-QCS.html

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That Compre/Sahara combo would fit the bill nicely.

Thanks everyone!  Almost time to go see Santa!

id go with the 2500 symetre

Just as a heads up...I went to Gander Mountain today and got a Shimano Saros 2500 reel for $99.99.  It's the step above the Symetre and usually sells for at least $129.99 at most places.  I haven't fished with it yet, but it seems like an amazing reel.  You may want to go check it out.

The Saros is a great reel and tried it out before I ended up getting the Sahara.

Absolutly...I have a 2500 Shara on a Clarus..me likey..

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That Compre/Sahara combo would fit the bill nicely.

Unless you have to deal with tree branches and brush go longer than 6'. You will have better hooksets and your casts' will be longer.

here you go.

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That Compre/Sahara combo would fit the bill nicely.

Yes, yes, YES!