Budget Swimbait Rod & Reel 2024
Catch and Grease reply :
Thinking about buying a cheap rod and reel to start getting into swimbaits, Like maybe a Abu Vengeance or a Academy ethos rod and a Daiwa Millionaire-S reel, Do y'all think a swimbait setup around 100-120$ would be worth getting or just waiting till I can get something more specialized....
Any other other rods or reels in the 60$ range that y'all would recommend?
Senko lover reply :
I have the Abu Garcia Vengeace and have 0 complaints. Okay, so it's not a G. Loomis, but it performs very well. Like many people will tell you, when ordering an Abu Garcia rod, they're typically heaver in action than their rating might suggest. So my 6'6 Med actually feels like a 6'6 Med H. Just something to keep in mind if you go with it. Also, you might try trolling around the flea market or asking people if they have a 80-100 rod you could pick up for 50-60 bucks.
Good luck on your search!
thehooligan reply :
Depending on the weights you plan on throwing, i picked up a cardiff 301 for $90, and a daiwa jupiter rod for $30. $120 was dirt cheap for a nice setup able to throw up to about 2oz swimbaits...
cbass12 reply :
I've got a Cardiff 301A in the flea martket for $75 if that is something that interests you. As far as rods, I use a BPS Extreme 7'10" H/XF. They're on sale right now for $59 as BPS is coming out with a new model. I bought it from Bluebasser86 and the only reason he sold it to me was he won a free swimbait rod from another website. I really like it.
Catch and Grease reply :
Yeah I saw your cardiff for sale, dunno if I'd wanna buy a lefty. I'd have to think about It...
WRB reply :
What size swimbaits?
cbass12 reply :
On 12/8/2014 at 11:57 PM, Catch and Grease said:Yeah I saw your cardiff for sale, dunno if I'd wanna buy a lefty. I'd have to think about It...
Either way I would seriously consider the extreme. Really nice rod for an awesome price and it would give you some flexibility on the price of whatever reel you buy.
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 12:19 AM, cbass12 said:Either way I would seriously consider the extreme. Really nice rod for an awesome price and it would give you some flexibility on the price of whatever reel you buy.
Hmm I couldn't find them on the BPS website...
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 12:17 AM, WRB said:What size swimbaits?
I was thinking something that could throw 2oz lures, then I could throw some Mattlures bluegills and those Hudd 68s
cbass12 reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 1:09 AM, Catch and Grease said:Hmm I couldn't find them on the BPS website...
The only rods they had left online yesterday were 6' MH and 7'6" H. If you have one near your area you could go check their stock, or maybe have a nearby store find one at another store and have it sent there.
cbass12 reply :
Nevermind, just looked on their website and they're back to normal price............
Catch and Grease reply :
http://www.***.com/Wright__McGill_Skeet_Micro_Honeycomb_Umbrella_Rig_Rod/descpage-WMSHAR.html
HOLY COW, what about this rod? Only 60$!
Choporoz reply :
I am guessing that *** equals tw ?
Choporoz reply :
That looks to be what I've been looking for, also. I'd like something that will throw arigs and up to 7" swimbaits. Maybe someone will come by and tell us it sucks....since my fishing gear budget is pretty well blown for this month already
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 2:18 AM, Choporoz said:That looks to be what I've been looking for, also. I'd like something that will throw arigs and up to 7" swimbaits. Maybe someone will come by and tell us it sucks....since my fishing gear budget is pretty well blown for this month already
Shoot I'm about to say YOLO and order this rod...
Choporoz reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 2:25 AM, Catch and Grease said:Shoot I'm about to say YOLO and order this rod...
YOLO....however....CCBAP*
*Credit Card Bills Are Perpetual
hatrix reply :
Buy a diawa DX. There are cheap and I have not heard anything bad about them. The M/H is rated 1-6 but for you I guess I would get the heavy at 2-8. You say your only going to throw 2 oz baits but that wont last. I am sure the rod woll cast 2 oz far enough and could probably go lighter or you can always use your regular bass rods. Don't short your self on power. I would rather have more power then I think I needed then not have enough.
deep reply :
On 12/8/2014 at 11:42 PM, cbass12 said:I've got a Cardiff 301A in the flea martket for $75 if that is something that interests you. As far as rods, I use a BPS Extreme 7'10" H/XF. They're on sale right now for $59 as BPS is coming out with a new model. I bought it from Bluebasser86 and the only reason he sold it to me was he won a free swimbait rod from another website. I really like it.
Interested in any trades?
cbass12 reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 7:42 AM, deep said:Interested in any trades?
What are you looking to get rid of?
Bluebasser86 reply :
I have a 7' 6" H/F Ethos I bought for $40 as a fill in until my custom was done and it served the purpose well enough that I kept it for a back up swimbait rod.
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 12:09 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I have a 7' 6" H/F Ethos I bought for $40 as a fill in until my custom was done and it served the purpose well enough that I kept it for a back up swimbait rod.
I don't even know if they carry the heavy rods anymore, went in academy and didn't see any H/F ethos, same with the website...
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 8:05 PM, Catch and Grease said:I don't even know if they carry the heavy rods anymore, went in academy and didn't see any H/F ethos, same with the website...
You might try calling a store and seeing if they have any in stock in any of the stores. There was at least 2 in one of the stores by me that were the 7' 6" H/F as of last week, both for $45 apiece. I'm guessing they'd ship to a different store for pickup for no charge like BPS or Cabela's does. FWIW, they didn't have any H/F Ethos listed on their website when I bought mine early this year either.
*Hootie reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 2:44 AM, Choporoz said:YOLO....however....CCBAP*
??
Hootie
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 8:09 PM, Bluebasser86 said:You might try calling a store and seeing if they have any in stock in any of the stores. There was at least 2 in one of the stores by me that were the 7' 6" H/F as of last week, both for $45 apiece. I'm guessing they'd ship to a different store for pickup for no charge like BPS or Cabela's does. FWIW, they didn't have any H/F Ethos listed on their website when I bought mine early this year either.
Okay, maybe they were just sold out then... Next time I go ill look again
Choporoz reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 8:14 PM, *Hootie said:??
Hootie
C&G suggested that he should just succumb to the Bait Monkey, because "You only live once" (YOLO)
I was simply lamenting that Credit Card Bills are Perpetual
*Hootie reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 10:35 PM, Choporoz said:C&G suggested that he should just succumb to the Bait Monkey, because "You only live once" (YOLO)
I was simply lamenting that Credit Card Bills are Perpetual
ISINUTNWOT...LOL.
I swear I'll never understand this new way of talking.
Hootie
Choporoz reply :
LOL ? 
Catch and Grease reply :
Haha OMGTIR
(Oh my god that is ridiculous) haha, and I didn't buy that rod BTW (by the way) ... I was kidding when I said YOLO (you only live once)
*Hootie reply :
On 12/10/2014 at 12:14 AM, Catch and Grease said:Haha OMGTIR
(Oh my god that is ridiculous) haha, and I didn't buy that rod BTW (by the way) ... I was kidding when I said YOLO (you only live once)
IYCFTOJLMK.
Hootie
Choporoz reply :
if you can figure this out, just let me know?
or.....I yam cantankerous fisherman that's obtuse -- just let me kayak ?
*Hootie reply :
On 12/10/2014 at 12:33 AM, Choporoz said:if you can figure this out, just let me know?
YAG
You are good! I am impressed!..lol.
Hootie
CarolinaBoy4Life reply :
Honestly a good starting setup would be an Okuma Guide Select rod H and a Shimano Cardiff 300 if your a righty. I have 4 of these setups and love em. I have more expensive LDC rod's and setups but I use these side by side with them and they are great for the price
gulfcaptain reply :
I started with a BPS Graphite Musky Rod 7'6"MH with a Cardiff 300. Reel....$110, rod....$60. Well lets just say it has performed well although I did buy a Lexa 300. Can throw the 68's all the way up to the 10" Mattlures Dead Twitch. But if you're looking at just throwing he 68's and the U2's I'd find a H action 7'3" to 7'6" and use that with a regular reel. I throw a 68 on a 7'6"MH older Bionic rod with a BPS Extreme reel and it handles it fine.
Choporoz reply :
On 12/9/2014 at 2:10 AM, Catch and Grease said:http://www.***.com/Wright__McGill_Skeet_Micro_Honeycomb_Umbrella_Rig_Rod/descpage-WMSHAR.html
HOLY COW, what about this rod? Only 60$!
This one's down to $50. Jus sayin
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/16/2014 at 12:09 AM, Choporoz said:This one's down to $50. Jus sayin
Yeah it was 60$ then they dropped it even lower to 50$ I'm really thinking about ordering it but it might sit reel-less for awhile till I can scrape some extra money together for a decent reel for it.
Choporoz reply :
I've got it in a cart with a $70 Krios -- probably won't pull the trigger, but I'm tempted
Texas bassman reply :
St.criox mojo bass rod swim bait model and get a cranking reel. Pq 5.3:1
Jtrout reply :
On 12/8/2014 at 10:54 PM, thehooligan said:Depending on the weights you plan on throwing, i picked up a cardiff 301 for $90, and a daiwa jupiter rod for $30. $120 was dirt cheap for a nice setup able to throw up to about 2oz swimbaits...
Bout to get the same setup how do u like it the rod is rated for lures up to 1 1/2 ounces n I got 2 ounce hudds
thehooligan reply :
2oz is the heaviest I'd throw on that rod. Really not that bad of a rod for the money...
rippin-lips reply :
Okuma GS/Cardiff 300 combo can be had for right at $200. You'll quickly want to expand on your bait choices and limiting yourself is just a waste of money because you'll have to buy another rod to throw bigger baits.
Catch and Grease reply :
Yeah I decided I'd rather just save up and buy a better combo that will last me forever than buy something that will be less than ideal... I can wait.
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