First Baitcaster Rod And Reel 2024
fl_bass reply :
So I got $100 in BPS gift cards and my bday is next week so I'll be getting some more gift cards probably another $100. So my question is should I toss all of that into a baitcaster rod and reel, go for something more modest price wise? I mostly use senkos and flukes. All I have is spinning gear.
Thanks
Michael
Edited by fl_bassBenBassmaster reply :
If I was you I would buy some baits, a baitcaster ,and a rod. If your a beginner, I would go with a modest baitcaster. What brands do you like, and what techniques would you use if for?
LgMouthGambler reply :
Get your first baitcaster. Its the best thing when you finally start tossing one. I remember my first baitcaster, I was 11.
fl_bass reply :
On 1/24/2013 at 9:52 AM, BenBassmaster said:If I was you I would buy some baits, a baitcaster ,and a rod. If your a beginner, I would go with a modest baitcaster. What brands do you like, and what techniques would you use if for?
So I would not use senkos and worms with a baitcaster? More like buzzbaits and spinners?
At this time I do not have a brand preference. I have a penn fierce graphite rod reel combo. And 2 BPS spinning rods. I have been fishing for about year.
fl_bass reply :
On 1/24/2013 at 9:53 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Get your first baitcaster. Its the best thing when you finally start tossing one. I remember my first baitcaster, I was 11.
Oh am going to get one. The question is how much should I spend for the first one 
rippin-lips reply :
Buy your first casting setup as already mentioned. It took forever for me to cave in but man I'm glad I did. A nice entry level setup would be a BPS pro qualifier casting reel and a Berkley lightning rod. A 7' med/heavy would be great for what you want to fish on it plus more if you decide.
That'll run you right around $200 with a spool of bps fluorocarbon and taxes. Also wait till the spring classic during the second week of Feb-March. Might be a better deal on the reel or even something better combo wise.
BenBassmaster reply :
On 1/24/2013 at 10:00 AM, fl_bass said:So I would not use senkos and worms with a baitcaster? More like buzzbaits and spinners?At this time I do not have a brand preference. I have a penn fierce graphite rod reel combo. And 2 BPS spinning rods. I have been fishing for about year.
I wacky rig with spinning, but Texas rig with baitcasters. And I use Buzzbaits and Spinnerbaits on baitcaster. A Abu Garcia Combo is $99.99 at most retailers. So you are going to use it for spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits?
LgMouthGambler reply :
On 1/24/2013 at 10:02 AM, rippin-lips said:Buy your first casting setup as already mentioned. It took forever for me to cave in but man I'm glad I did. A nice entry level setup would be a BPS pro qualifier casting reel and a Berkley lightning rod. A 7' med/heavy would be great for what you want to fish on it plus more if you decide.That'll run you right around $200 with a spool of bps fluorocarbon and taxes. Also wait till the spring classic during the second week of Feb-March. Might be a better deal on the reel or even something better combo wise.
Good advice right there!
Arv reply :
If I was you I'd get a BPS Pro Qualifier, 6.4:1 gear ratio, and a BPS Carbonlite, 7' MH/F. There is a combo that you can get for 160 online. That will leave you about 40 bucks for line and some other bait and tackle.
webertime reply :
BPS Extreme is $60 now. Good start there, or wait for the spring classic sale and the pro qualifier is usually $80. Get a ~$100 7' mh rod (bps carbonlite, ***, Shimano Compre, Abu veritas, etc.). That should leave you with some $ for some nice line (Sunline Sniper) and some other small things.
fstr385 reply :
I agree with Largemouthgambler. I never used one before, and only had spinners aggges ago when I fished as a kid. I think I seen em in the store and thought it was some stupid priced fancy reel Id never buy. Started researching them when I realized its used alot and a must have for a bass fisherman. I hated it at first because I backlashed it often but after learning to cast it and set it up, I hardly ever touch the spinners. I began fishing about late last summer and have 3 combos already. Sucks because my dad just got me a nice pfluger spinner combo for christmas, and Ive gotten one top water fish on it cos Im always using the casters. I cant stand not having the same control. Gotta worn you though, flukes and senkos can be difficult to cast on it till you get it down.
webertime reply :
Yeah what Arv said ...
deep reply :
Reel:
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/111960-how-to-pick-a-baitcaster-101/
EvanT123 reply :
I may go alittle against the grain here and off topic but when I bought my first baircaster all I threw was senkos and flukes. Sure I backlashed a lot and casted them 20 feet but once I became proficient at that, I could chuck a 3/8 spinner bait a mile no problem.
Anyways you have a lot of bps bucks and that's great but you might want to look for something in the flea market or ebay and pick it up cheap just in case you don't like baitcasting or get a decent used reel and invest in a good rod and a bunch of tackle. My first mistake was buying a 20 dollar daiwa sweep fire rod. as some night chime in; in baitcasting the rod is just if not more important than the reel.
fl_bass reply :
Thank you all for the great advice. I really appreciate it. I'll start researching the different rods and reels mentioned in the post and wait for the big BPS sale.
-Michael
new2BC4bass reply :
On 1/24/2013 at 10:00 AM, fl_bass said:So I would not use senkos and worms with a baitcaster?
I hope that is not true because my daughter fishes nothing but Senkos on her 6'6" MH baitcasting rod. When I visit Florida I would venture a guess that 90% of the time I am fishing a 10" worm on an unweighted 5/0 hook throwing it into the weeds and lily pads with a Revo STX spooled with 40 lb. Sufix Performance braid. Seem to be able to cast nearly as far as my brother-in-law with his spinning rod.
Arv reply :
I throw senkos and flukes all the time on a baitcaster. It depends on the rod but I think they handle well on a M and a MH power rod.
jsc4324 reply :
X2 on the pro qualifier carbonlite combo for 160. I have one of these combos and its a great set up. You won't regret that set up.
Jaiden reply :
I personally started with the Quantum Bill Dance baitcasting combo. It runs about $70 last time I checked. Used it for all sorts of applications such as tubes and Senkos. I've gotten 3 seasons out of mine (soon to be more after I clean it). My little brother (age 9) got the Bill Dance Combo last year fot his first baitcaster and can use it just fine. Plus, for only $70 that gives you money for some lures and line.
The American reply :
X3 on PQ/Carbonlite. I have nicer combos, but this one can do it all. 7'MHF or MF would work for soft stickbaits.
Sodus Bay Scooter reply :
X4 for pq setup. However when I bought mine they still sold the pq rod which I love and I'm not happy they discontinued it. But, the carbonlite is a great rod as well. Lighter than the pq rod that I have even.
The reel though is an awesome one. It's one of the lowest priced but quality reels that have both centrifugal and magnetic brakes. This will allow you to become familiar with both styles of brakes without having to buy separate or more expensive reels for these features.
In my opinion there is nothing wrong with the reel whatsoever. It may not be the lightest, smallest, flashiest or strongest (absolutely plenty of strength though) reel on the market but since you're starting out it won't matter to you because you won't have a reference.
But believe me, the reel is so good, especially for its price point that you will be absolutely satisfied with your purchase.
Just do one thing before you buy and that's take whatever reel you're looking at and actually put it on different rods. You will find a comfort difference between reel seats, trust me.
Good luck.
jsc4324 reply :
^ Bps website still shows the pq rod and reel combo for $99. Doesn't tell much about the rod but on a cheaper budget your basically getting a free rod. I'm hoping the carbonlite combo goes on sale during the dpring sale so I can grab another one but will probably buy one even if they don't.
rockchalk06 reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 3:43 PM, LAG ISSUEZ said:X4 for pq setup. However when I bought mine they still sold the pq rod which I love and I'm not happy they discontinued it. But, the carbonlite is a great rod as well. Lighter than the pq rod that I have even.The reel though is an awesome one. It's one of the lowest priced but quality reels that have both centrifugal and magnetic brakes. This will allow you to become familiar with both styles of brakes without having to buy separate or more expensive reels for these features.
In my opinion there is nothing wrong with the reel whatsoever. It may not be the lightest, smallest, flashiest or strongest (absolutely plenty of strength though) reel on the market but since you're starting out it won't matter to you because you won't have a reference.
But believe me, the reel is so good, especially for its price point that you will be absolutely satisfied with your purchase.
Just do one thing before you buy and that's take whatever reel you're looking at and actually put it on different rods. You will find a comfort difference between reel seats, trust me.
Good luck.
My local BP has the combo on sale I store only for 99 bucks.
Sodus Bay Scooter reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 8:39 PM, jsc4324 said:^ Bps website still shows the pq rod and reel combo for $99. Doesn't tell much about the rod but on a cheaper budget your basically getting a free rod. I'm hoping the carbonlite combo goes on sale during the dpring sale so I can grab another one but will probably buy one even if they don't.
I just looked this up. Yeah it's a new pq rod. This isn't the older one I have. It looks to be a brand new rod from bass pro. I'll have to do some further investigation on this but still at $99 for both? 
Without looking at it, it sounds like an incredible deal.
retiredbosn reply :
I just went and looked it is advertised as Bass Pro Qualifer Tournament..... BPS does this so often, by adding the Tournament to the end it may or may not be the Pro Qual we all know. Example under the Qualifer reel the frame is described as machined aluminum, and the combo just aluminum. I think I'll email or talk to them to see
tylerwyp reply :
On 1/24/2013 at 10:08 AM, Arv said:If I was you I'd get a BPS Pro Qualifier, 6.4:1 gear ratio, and a BPS Carbonlite, 7' MH/F. There is a combo that you can get for 160 online. That will leave you about 40 bucks for line and some other bait and tackle.
X2
sarcazmo reply :
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Pro-Qualifier-Reel/CarbonLite-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combos/product/12041705055310/
Thats a link to the PQ baitcaster and carbonlite rod. That was my first setup and I couldnt be happier. Right now its my dedicated topwater rig but I've used it for just about everything.
fl_bass reply :
On 1/26/2013 at 2:24 PM, sarcazmo said:http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Pro-Qualifier-Reel/CarbonLite-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combos/product/12041705055310/Thats a link to the PQ baitcaster and carbonlite rod. That was my first setup and I couldnt be happier. Right now its my dedicated topwater rig but I've used it for just about everything.
Thanks for the link. Should I look for micro guides as well? Or are those for more advanced folks. lol
Dramer77 reply :
On 1/29/2013 at 12:14 PM, fl_bass said:Thanks for the link. Should I look for micro guides as well? Or are those for more advanced folks. lol
micro guides are more advanced, wouldnt hurt if you really wanted them, if you look in the sales flyer they have a NIce KVD quantum baitcast combo on special for $99 thats normally $189
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