Al,

It sounds like the combo you bought will work pretty well. I have a couple of reels from BPS (mixed in with Shimano's and Garcia). They're not the very best, but they are pretty smooth and reliable. The thing that I've learned over the past few years is this. If you're going to fish two or three times a week, the investment for higher $$$ tackle is worth it. However, for weekend anglers, like me, I do think the lower to moderate end stuff is sufficient to catch quality fish. It just doesn't last as long.

Now, if I ever start fishing more, I'll definitely have to upgrade my stuff.

"Yes baitmonkey, Yes baitmonkey" ;D

Al,

It sounds like the combo you bought will work pretty well. I have a couple of reels from BPS (mixed in with Shimano's and Garcia). They're not the very best, but they are pretty smooth and reliable. The thing that I've learned over the past few years is this. If you're going to fish two or three times a week, the investment for higher $$$ tackle is worth it. However, for weekend anglers, like me, I do think the lower to moderate end stuff is sufficient to catch quality fish. It just doesn't last as long.

Now, if I ever start fishing more, I'll definitely have to upgrade my stuff.

"Yes baitmonkey, Yes baitmonkey" ;D

Its awesome setup!Day 2 landed 3 more 1-about a pound the other 2 were 2 1/2-3lbs!!! Man I missed this!Gonna rent a boat this weekend at Sawgrass recreation in broward county Florida with a buddy gonna be nice to sit down and fish instead of standing all the time on canal bank...LOL!!!

Just realized at the rate Iam fishing Iam gonna probaly have to upgrade to a shimano and GLoomis........

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Just realized at the rate Iam fishing Iam gonna probaly have to upgrade to a shimano and GLoomis........

Your poor little bait monkey has been starving for almost five years!  ;D You BETTER get him that filet mignon.  ;D Welcome to the forums.