Rod buying suggestions? - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

Brookie729 · #1 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 · #2 06-08-2011, 07:11 PM

looking around 50 and under

AndyS · #3 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.

catfishonthelake · #4 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.

dboyd101 · #5 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/1405316...=sbar&_lwgsi=y

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

Flemington_Fisher · #6 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.