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Brookie729
06-08-2011, 07:11 PM
Looking to purchase a rod and reel combo for fishing reservoirs for lmb and lake trout. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Brookie729
06-08-2011, 07:11 PM
looking around 50 and under

AndyS
06-08-2011, 08:20 PM
A good Diawa with a good drag will start around 60 bux.
A Conolon Premier rod at Wal-Mart will run ya about 40 bux

= 100 bux. :confused:

catfishonthelake
06-08-2011, 11:58 PM
The lowest I can think of for something that would last would be a Shimano Sedona for @ $50 and an Ugly Stik Lite Graphite for $40. That's $90.:confused:

dboyd101
06-09-2011, 08:20 AM
I've had my shimano quickfire II reel for 13+ years and never did any maintenance... still use it..

similar to this:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/140531687025?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y

match it up w/a sports authority generic blank... otherwise you're looking 60+$

Flemington_Fisher
06-09-2011, 01:30 PM
If you're willing to spend about $80 I highly recommend getting a Harmonix:

http://www.reeltimedesigns.com/HarmonixRods.html


I bought mine from the owner Diane at the Pequest Fisherman's flea market about 2 years ago. They are very nice folks and the rod is GREAT! Also they have a lifetime warranty and are a local NJ company.