Tips on less expensive(ish) rod/reels

noahwilliams75

Good evening! Gotta question, and would like some advice or tips. I have a few rigs for fishing inshore... I'm a Stradic/Ballistic fan. What I need, are some less expensive options for when I bring friends, family on the boat. For whatever reason, I don't want to share the good stuff. What are some of your favorite reels for $100 or less, with the emphasis on less. Thanks in advance and have a great night

reel stamas

Daiwa Revros Reels = <$50-Shipped on eBay... Amazing Reels even @~$100, but @&lt;$50 it's a no brainer...

gettinwet

I don't own either but from what I've read on this forum and researching both the Penn Battle II reels and Hurricane Calico Jack rods are the most bang for the buck IMHO. Ugly Stick Inshore and Lite series rods are great too for live bait fishing and practically indestructible.

gatorhook

Penn Fierce combos hold up decent. They are in that range, and are readily available at most stores.

noahwilliams75

I'll check them out. I bought the boy a Daiwa Procion for Christmas, and it's a great reel. I think I'm becoming a Daiwa convert

reel stamas

Close your eyes & I promise you can't tell the Procyon from the Revros... I have Ballistics & I can't tell much if any difference... Nothing in it's price range is even close...

noahwilliams75

reel stamas wrote: »

Daiwa Revros Reels = <$50-Shipped on eBay... Amazing Reels even @~$100, but @&lt;$50 it's a no brainer...

I'll check them out. I bought a Daiwa Procion at Christmas, and it's a great reel. I think I'm becoming a Daiwa convert

gatorhook

composite body = broken body/stripped gears..... Diawa sucks unless you spend money

Alleni

shimano sienna and ande tournament rod. or a cheaper rod

Darylb23

Look at Lews Inshore spinning reels. I have been very pleasantly surprised with mine. I want to say I paid $79. I like it much better than my Battles.

tileman

gatorhook wrote: »

Penn Fierce combos hold up decent. They are in that range, and are readily available at most stores.

I 2nd that

gandrfab

Spend the bucks on a good reel if you like to fish.
If you are not technical fishing the rod is not that important.

gettinwet

gandrfab wrote: »

Spend the bucks on a good reel if you like to fish.
If you are not technical fishing the rod is not that important.

I think you do need to match the rod to the application e.g. you don't want to use a light weight graphite fast action med rod for throwing mullet heads under a 2 oz sinker as nor would you want a heavy action rod the diameter of pool stick for casting soft plastics.

Mugging Mullet

You just cant go wrong with Ugly Sticks when it comes to a beater that needs a price limit. I have some that have seen pure hell over 6-10 years and still haven't given in. Mainly used for guest , or rods that get thrown into the pick up bed and left in their for an emergency purpose etc. I also have an old Daiwa that has been through the mill.

cpr

Calico Jack rods are great $40-50

shimano sahara reel $79-89

or

fin nor lethal 40 mid $ 80


20# pp $20

gettinwet

Check out the thread posted about KastKing reels in the NE section:

http://forums.floridasportsman.com/showthread.php?212926-KastKing-Reels-for-you-budget-people-out-there

bigoldredfish

Star Aerial rods are good and you can usually find them under $80.

Keep on Spoolin

reel stamas wrote: »

Daiwa Revros Reels = <$50-Shipped on eBay... Amazing Reels even @~$100, but @&lt;$50 it's a no brainer...

I love Daiwa reels, they have served me well. X2 on this suggestion.

kmagnuss

calico jack rod with a Pflueger president

Alleni

kmagnuss wrote: »

calico jack rod with a Pflueger president

Is the pflueger president a saltwater reel? I used a trion, which I liked, but would not last even after careful rinsing

Soda Popinski

I got the cheapos at **** Sporting goods, and pretty sure i got what i paid for

Flec

I am pleased with my Calico Jacks which I have 4 of, and my Shimano Sienna's. $40-50 rods,,,$30 reels.

SpaceCoast Slayer

Alleni wrote: »

Is the pflueger president a saltwater reel? I used a trion, which I liked, but would not last even after careful rinsing

I'm not sure if it is specifically marketed as a saltwater reel but the president holds up pretty well for the 50$ price point.. I have two I have been beating the hell out of for 2 years and they are still smooth as can be.. the only complaint I have about them is the chrome on the handle starts to flake off after about a year but that is strictly cosmetic..

Rich M

I have 2 Shimano Sienna reels on Diawa $20/$25 rods I got on sale at Academy. You can also look at Cabelas and Bass Pro etc. for rod and reel combinations on sale. Shimano is a good way to go.

Trick is to take them in the shower when you get home from fishing saltwater. Rinse them thoroughly and leave 'em where the water hits while you wash up. The warm water helps take the salt off.

Net 30

Rich M wrote: »

Trick is to take them in the shower when you get home from fishing saltwater. Rinse them thoroughly and leave 'em where the water hits while you wash up.

Be careful of the trebles if you drop the soap.......

Soda Popinski

Rich M wrote: »

I have 2 Shimano Sienna reels on Diawa $20/$25 rods I got on sale at Academy. You can also look at Cabelas and Bass Pro etc. for rod and reel combinations on sale. Shimano is a good way to go.

Trick is to take them in the shower when you get home from fishing saltwater. Rinse them thoroughly and leave 'em where the water hits while you wash up. The warm water helps take the salt off.

I hit mine with a mixture of salt terminator/water in a pump sprayer as i am washing the boat. then rinse.