I want to get a new reel and rod not a combo though i want to pick them out seperatly. I want a bait caster but not sure what to get any suggestions?

My suggestion would be to go to this thread "Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, Leaders, and Knots" and ask that question  :

Just purchased a RevoSTX and Vendetta rod.  It is a dream to cast.

Try a search here:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?board=rods_reels_line

Revo Sx is a beauty.. Smoothest reel i have held

What do you want to use the rod for??  Specific technique??  All around, general fishing combo??  What's your budget?? 

Revo Sx is a beauty.. Smoothest reel i have held

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A reel that fits your hand well, with good bearings.  You don't have to spend a lot, maybe 75-100$.  Stay away from the cheap stuff, if possible.  I use several brands which are rigged differently.  Rod, 6ft med. action is a good choice, I think for general usage.

I really like my Garcia XLT and Falcon rod with 17lb Big Game for all around use.  I wish they still made the XLTs.

Remember the fish don't care what reel, rod or boat you are using. Line may be a different case!

my budget is about $150 total maybe a lil more and its for jus all around fishing, mainly freshwater but occasionally ill go down to florida for a lil saltwater fishing so something good for both

my budget is about $150 total maybe a lil more and its for jus all around fishing, mainly freshwater but occasionally ill go down to florida for a lil saltwater fishing so something good for both

Grab a BPS Pro Qualifier BC reel, and for the rod check out either the indestructible Shimano Voltaeous, or the Clarus

i got a diawa strikeforce and love it

i checked out the shimano but it was kinda heavy i havent bought a rod but am thinking about the browning silaflex is it a good choice?

Since you like the Daiwa, I would say try either the Exceler or Tierra in a combo. Cabelas has the Exceler and Cabelas Fish Eagle II rod for around $130.

Just ordered a Exceler off ebay myself to try and just have to figure out a rod to put in on myself.

Good Luck

yea i was aiming for a bit cheaper tho haha

i am a die hard abu garcia fan for a spinning reel i absolutely love my cardinal 503 the 10 bearing it super smooth deffinetly worth every penny