What Have Been Some Of Your Better Buys In Rods And Reels? 2024
new2BC4bass reply :
New I bought 2 Fuegos from TW when they were closing them out at $144 and one Curado 51E from ohya an closeout at $98. Sure could kick myself for not stretching my funds to the limit by buying a couple more 51Es. I also took advantage of TW's closeout of the T3 1016 reels. I like using the T-wing and the brakes are fantastic on these reels. Used (and cheap) were some 1600C round reels and a couple older "gold" Carbonlites. Both outperform their price by a wide margin.
In rods one of my best buys was a Rainshadow RX7. Love this rod. Managed to pick up a couple Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth casting rods the first year they came out for $71 shipped. Another case of wishing I bought at least 2 of each model. ORdered a ML Tatula rod over the weekend from Walmart that ran just over $94 with tax. I expect this rod to be a favorite in its power range based on how much I like the first Tatula rod I bought.
Almost forgot the new Quantum 6'10" HF Superlite and Tour Edition. Not a lot of use for a Heavy rod in my area, but I sure like these rods, and the price was fantastic.
EvanT123 reply :
Well two of my most recent scores are a 1000fj stradic nib for $100 and 2 rx7 blanks for $23 each. I figure it will cost me another 35-40 in components to build them so they should come out to about $60 each. Cha Ching
gulfcaptain reply :
Happened to purchase a par of Quantum Kenetics for $50 a piece. Can't beat a mark down of over 50% off.
.ghoti. reply :
Got two Daiwa spinning rods last year; a TD-X 6'10" ML and a Steez 7' ML. Paid $200 for the pair.
*Hootie reply :
Through some trades with American Legacy Fishing. I walked out the door with a brand new G Loomis NRX rod,
and a Shimano Core 100 MG7..... Along with some other assorted tackle, hat and a G Loomis hoodie.
$160.00 out of pocket.
Hootie
Raul reply :
Purchased 4 NIB TDZs for $230 ea, a TD Red Airy Pixy for $240, 3 Scorpion NIB 1000 Mg for $190 ea., 2 TD Alphas Type F for also 190 ea. Those are some of the more memorable ones.
Hogsticker reply :
Hmm, a while back I picked up a Daiwa Td Advantage hsta nib for 90 bucks. Recently a nib left handed Fuego for 115 bucks. Sold em both of course.
Grantman83 reply :
Dx 703 spinning for 200, stradic ci4 2500 for $125, alphas type r for $160. 2 Chronarch d's for 185. Dx mike long jig rod for $180 was one of the best deals I ever got.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 1:59 AM, *Hootie said:Through some trades with American Legacy Fishing. I walked out the door with a brand new G Loomis NRX rod,
and a Shimano Core 100 MG7..... Along with some other assorted tackle, hat and a G Loomis hoodie.
$160.00 out of pocket.
Hootie
Wow! That's a heck of a dickerin' right there, nice work!! Mind if I asked what the trade was? I love a good wheel & deal. Nothing like the barter system!
*Hootie reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 4:13 AM, Master Bait said:Wow! That's a heck of a dickerin' right there, nice work!! Mind if I asked what the trade was? I love a good wheel & deal. Nothing like the barter system!
They take used rods and reels in trade. You fill out an online form listing what you have to trade. You rate your stuff based on criteria they give you. They are very generous if your stuff is in good shape. I listed my stuff as excellent condition and it wasn't disputed. I had several rods and reels that I had acquired while working at BPS. They were just gathering dust. One thing, they only take name brand tackle. Can't trade anything store branded, such as BPS Pro Qualifier, Extreme, or anything like that.
Hootie
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
All purchase new
rods
2 SC premier rods $24@
SC LTB $115
SC Elite $125
Cumara $100
Clarus $30
*** $30
Okuma Helios $110
reels
Curado 50E $99
Chronarch CI4+ $110
SupremeXT $75
Tatula $38
*Hootie reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 5:10 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:
All purchase new
rods
2 SC premier rods $24@
SC LTB $115
SC Elite $125
Cumara $100
Clarus $30
*** $30
Okuma Helios $110
reels
Curado 50E $99
Chronarch CI4+ $110
SupremeXT $75
Tatula $38
Super deals!
Hootie
jignfule reply :
I wait til high quality gear is on sale and then pay with points I acquire on my credit card. Example just bought a new Stradic Ci+ for 175.00 and will pay the bill with accumulated cash back points. My out of pocket cost=0
DFrench97 reply :
Good condition Fenwick Aetos for $75
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 6:35 AM, DFrench97 said:Good condition Fenwick Aetos for $75
I got a used Falcon Expert 7' Medium for $75. I believe this length sold for $290. Thought it was the deal of the century. Rod has fished okay so far, but looks like it was around during the Civil War. 
I picked up a used Aetos in like new condition at a fair price, but it wasn't anywhere near the deal you got. Great buy.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 3:12 AM, Raul said:Purchased 4 NIB TDZs for $230 ea, a TD Red Airy Pixy for $240, 3 Scorpion NIB 1000 Mg for $190 ea., 2 TD Alphas Type F for also 190 ea. Those are some of the more memorable ones.
Nice! Got a used Alphas F in pretty good cosmetic condition for $175. Drag had been upgraded by seller. Didn't use it much before it locked up. Yoke spring had come off. Wound up putting another $54 in parts in it. Sometimes a good deal isn't as good as you thought it was. 
However, it is a sweet reel now after a full tune and A7 ceramic hybrid bearings.
timsford reply :
Team lews gold carbon spinning reel nib for $80
New with tags fenwick elite tech smallmouth spinning for $75
New without tags shimano clarus 7'2"mh/xf for $40
Like new citica g6 for $60
Cabelas branded daiwa baitcast reel for $10
2 skeet reese cranking rods for 75 total with gift cards bought at discount from TW
Powell deisel spinning rod for $4.88(the 2 skeet rods came with $25 gift cards each and this rod was on sale for $54.88 at the time
20+ new or like new lucky craft and jackall jerkbaits for $5-$8 each
All of this stuff was bought of forums like bassresource, on sale at TW, at yard sales, and pawn shops
5fishlimit reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 1:50 AM, .ghoti. said:Got two Daiwa spinning rods last year; a TD-X 6'10" ML and a Steez 7' ML. Paid $200 for the pair.
If you ever decide to part ways with that TD-X rod feel free to let me know. Great dropshot rod. Lost mine to the bottom of Lake Erie.
Catt reply :
Bought 2 Calcutta 100As 25-30 years ago for $169.95 each, aint had a single problem yet!
That's a pretty good investment 
jignfule reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 11:47 AM, Catt said:Bought 2 Calcutta 100As 25-30 years ago for $169.95 each, aint had a single problem yet!
That's a pretty good investment
Wait til after the "breaking in period" is over and see if you still have the same opinion.
OK Bass Hunter reply :
Used Exsence DC for $220
Catt reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 11:53 AM, jignfule said:Wait til after the "breaking in period" is over and see if you still have the same opinion.
Yelp I'm adding new bearings & drag disc this year
Be good for another 30
Bluebasser86 reply :
2 St. Croix LTB's from their bargain room for $115 apiece.
roadwarrior reply :
High end gear from members in our Flea Market. Perhaps the best
example was a purchase from a member who had won two Shimano
Stella at a local tournament. I ended up buying NIB Stella 1000FA and
a 2500FB for $600, $300 each.
*Hootie reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 8:43 PM, roadwarrior said:High end gear from members in our Flea Market. Perhaps the best
example was a purchase from a member who had won two Shimano
Stella at a local tournament. I ended up buying NIB Stella 1000FA and
a 2500FB for $600, $300 each.
WOW!!....And I am not even a spinning reel guy. Awesome deal!
Hootie
buzzed bait reply :
not a buy exactly, but i bought two daiwa reels (lexa and exceler) here in the flea market (with upgraded bearings) for a solid price. they were nice reels, but then a trade came along that allowed me to trade them both for 2 nearly new curado 51e's. HAPPY CAMPER for sure!
Sam reply :
BPS Extreme baitcasters and spinning rods at the January sale for $80 each.
Great rods for fun fishing.
fishballer06 reply :
Bought a GLoomis Topwater Rod brand new at my local store for $105 out the door (clearance and coupons).
SDbassin reply :
well I got a couple of tournament pro's brand new for $150, team lews lite for $180. As for rods, I only have five, but I just bought 2 St Croix Avid X's (7'4 casting and 7'0 M spinning) on *** during their black Friday sale that I got for $165. Can't wait to get them in the mail
BasshunterJGH reply :
Shimano Sedona 1000 for $40 turned out to be a great little reel. Powell max for $100 was an excellent deal as well. Ended up being one of my favorite rods! I even got an abu vengeance for $15 and a vendetta for $60 at Walmart. Just couldn't pass em up at those prices!
iabass8 reply :
7' MHF St. Croix Avid. DSG Right after Thanksgiving 2-3 years ago. 75$ brand new.
Curado 51e's 99$ a piece
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 5:10 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:
All purchase new
rods
2 SC premier rods $24@
SC LTB $115
SC Elite $125
Cumara $100
Clarus $30
*** $30
Okuma Helios $110
reels
Curado 50E $99
Chronarch CI4+ $110
SupremeXT $75
Tatula $38
I can add a Shimano Crucial to the list $45 @ DSG
Darren. reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 1:17 AM, EvanT123 said:Well two of my most recent scores are a 1000fj stradic nib for $100 and 2 rx7 blanks for $23 each. I figure it will cost me another 35-40 in components to build them so they should come out to about $60 each. Cha Ching
That was a steal! Would love to find a
deal like that for a 1000FJ.
BassingNick reply :
I guess I would have to say the Supreme MG I just snagged for $40 at DSG .
aavery2 reply :
I bought a bunch of G series Curado's, nevermind wrong thread.... 
FishTank reply :
All new
Rods
2 St. Croix Avids $40 each
Shimano Crucial $55
Reels
Shimano Calais $250
Shimano Callcutta 251 $35
Shimano Curado G $65
Shimano Citica G $40
Shimano Sustain FE $150
Shimano Core $210
These are best bargains I have found so far but unfortunately I no longer have the Calais or the Sustain.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/3/2014 at 9:39 AM, iabass8 said:7' MHF St. Croix Avid. DSG Right after Thanksgiving 2-3 years ago. 75$ brand new.
Curado 51e's 99$ a piece
I never find those kind of deals at my local DSG. I did pick up a Curado 51E for $98 when ohya closed them out. Sure wish I could have gotten 3 or 4 more.
Lunker Huntin reply :
Last year was my first year jumping into baitcasting and the timing couldnt have been better I was deploying right around the holidays so I had money to spare and I scored two dobyns champ rods at 30% off from the hook up tackle, sale had ended the day before on thanksgiving and I was calling in to see what there (prices so low you have to call) black firday sale, asked the guy about the rods and he said sale ended yesterday but Ill give it to you anyway, great costomer service at the hook up. Around a month latter I scored 2 Lew's TP's for $150 a piece, all in all I thought I did pretty good and have super pleased with my choices for gear.
Preytorien reply :
My wife broke the last 6 inches off my Shimano Clarus....which I really liked.
I didn't want to spend too much on what at the time was my backup spinning rig, so I bought a used Gen 1 Shimano Compre......now it's hands-down my favorite spinning rod. I put a Stradic FJ on it and I'll often pick that one up before any of my other higher-end rigs. The balance and comfort is perfect.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Not necessarily a buy.. But my buddy couldn't get the hang of using a casting reel, so he gave me a Lew's Speed Spool and a Veritas Rod. The Lew's now have me hooked, and I didn't like the foam grips on the rod, so I sold it for $50. Turned out pretty well I'd say. Also, my used Lew's have been good buys too.
ww2farmer reply :
My most recent "best buys" have been NIB Daiwa Excelers off fleabay from $55-$68 with free shipping and no tax. They retail for $100, so I think it's a decent deal LOL.
tomustang reply :
Used:
$50 avids
$75 elite
$100-125 LTBs
New:
$128 chronarch 151hg
$260 metinum 100hg
$100-125 LTBs
$100 curados
$50 premier & mojos
Those are most of the huge deals I've found.
DaveT63 reply :
2 St Croix Legend Elites $126
St Croix LTB $125
St Croix LTB $80
2 St Croix Legend Extremes $210
St Croix LTB swim bait rod w/Curado 201D $125
Steez reel $200
bbodkin reply :
Powell Max for $120, and my Powell Endurance that i just bought tonight from TWH for $110
Ozark_Basser reply :
Got a pretty much brand new zillion on ebay for 160.
cbass12 reply :
Stocked up on Shimano Sahara's a couple years ago when they came out with the new model. I bought 5 of them from cabelas and gander mountain at $45 a piece, gave one to my dad along with a rod for xmas present. Some of the deals on the flea market have been amazing for me. Got a Lews Tournament MG and Speed Spool almost brand new for $150.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/13/2014 at 12:51 PM, Auggie14 said:Got a pretty much brand new zillion on ebay for 160.
Great find. Congratulations. Best $160 you ever spent.
(='_'=) reply :
2 years ago i found a couple Falcon Bucoo Microguide rods for $30 at Academy. i bought both of them, kept one and sold the other one for full retail here in Mexico where i live ($130 at that time). unfortunately they didnt have more, i would have bought 2 or 3 more to sell here.
Charlie Hicklin reply :
i was at academy for the first time and picked up 2 of the tournament choice premier edition rods for $20 each... ive since used them and wish i'd bought all they had left.... one of the best looking and feeling rods i've used and only $20...
Blues19 reply :
When I was fishing for my college, we got a discount from Daiwa and I got a TD Advantage Supertuned Baitcaster for around $100. Wish I would have gotten a few more. Its an unbelieveable reel.
tater555 reply :
I got a daiwa tdz 103h, daiwa capricorn 2000 (the good silver one, not the dicks exclusive) an okuma vs20, and a daiwa minispin off of eBay for $50. I could not believe it when that auction ended haha I just knew that someone was gonna out bid me at the last second, but somehow they didnt. That was my best deal, but I bought a used lews tournament pro off of there for $50 also. This spring i bought a brand new lews lazer speed spool combo from dsg for $42
*Hank reply :
I was very impressed by My diawa tatula type R!
It's a workhorse, no problems at all...
cbass12 reply :
Pflueger Supreme XT 9230 from cabelas for $89 yesterday. When I ordered it there were only 12 left, at least that's what the confirmation email told me, and now you can't even find them on their website. Great deal!!!!
illinifan4152 reply :
Brand new shimano crucial 7'2 mhxf (blk with eva grips) $65 after tax from dicks sporting goods
Big Bait Fishing reply :
Years back when I decided to have rods custom made instead of buying stock rods , you get exactly what you want and don't have to compromise !!! What can be better than that ??? !!!!
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
In stores daiwa lexas 42$ each and rods 3 brent chapmans 9.98$ each.yards sales 1 to 10 bucks for abus and a few falcons,croixs for less then 20 .list goes on im guessing i have only paid retail for a handful of rods or reels in my lifetime.
Bankbeater reply :
A couple of years ago the local bait store was getting rid of their old inventory. I picked up a new Revo-S for $50.
cyclops2 reply :
Age has taught me that when I wanted & paid the asking prices for top names I was disappointed MANY TIMES for any reason. I expected perfect items.
Now I realize that a rod from Sports Authority can be a spectacular buy !!.. Works perfect for years. Everyday. All summer. I am retired. At 1 / 10 the price LOVE the very good low cost rods & reels.
Cheap can ONLY get better & better each day
Most expensive ? Can only pee me off everytime I look at it if it has any problem.
greentrout reply :
Bought Pflueger Summit from Cabela's for 49.99 with no shipping and usually goes for 149.99 with shipping. Got it about a month ago and it's a very impressive baitcaster. Has:
•Nine shielded stainless steel bearings for smooth performance
• Six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system
• Smooth carbon-fiber drag system with 26 inches line recovery per handle turn.
Old school basser...
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/25/2014 at 2:37 AM, greentrout said:
Bought Pflueger Summit from Cabela's for 49.99 with no shipping and usually goes for 149.99 with shipping. Got it about a month ago and it's a very impressive baitcaster. Has:
•Nine shielded stainless steel bearings for smooth performance
• Six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system
• Smooth carbon-fiber drag system with 26 inches line recovery per handle turn.
Old school basser...
Wow. Super buy. Congratulations.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/14/2014 at 12:14 PM, *Hank said:I was very impressed by My diawa tatula type R!
It's a workhorse, no problems at all...
Gotta agree. A great reel for the money. Although I got mine for just under $131 it still isn't my best buy as I got on my Curado 51E for $98 shipped on closeout. Hot dog !!
new2BC4bass reply :
Man. Lots of great deals. Too many to comment on. Only wish I could be as lucky as some of you guys were. Congratulations to all of you for the great finds. This has been a fun thread to read through. Always nice to see when someone makes out like a bandit.........................without needing a gun. 
tater555 reply :
I bought a new quantum exo 100hpt for $75 and just picked up a shimano clarus for $50. Now I'm just waiting on ups and usps to bring them. Last track on my exo was in Oklahoma on Dec 20, it's now the 24th and hasn't updated since. Gotta love the usps priority mail. Good thing it wasn't someone's Christmas present
Batson reply :
On 12/2/2014 at 1:05 AM, new2BC4bass said:New I bought 2 Fuegos from TW when they were closing them out at $144 and one Curado 51E from ohya an closeout at $98. Sure could kick myself for not stretching my funds to the limit by buying a couple more 51Es. I also took advantage of TW's closeout of the T3 1016 reels. I like using the T-wing and the brakes are fantastic on these reels. Used (and cheap) were some 1600C round reels and a couple older "gold" Carbonlites. Both outperform their price by a wide margin.
In rods one of my best buys was a Rainshadow RX7. Love this rod. Managed to pick up a couple Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth casting rods the first year they came out for $71 shipped. Another case of wishing I bought at least 2 of each model. ORdered a ML Tatula rod over the weekend from Walmart that ran just over $94 with tax. I expect this rod to be a favorite in its power range based on how much I like the first Tatula rod I bought.
Almost forgot the new Quantum 6'10" HF Superlite and Tour Edition. Not a lot of use for a Heavy rod in my area, but I sure like these rods, and the price was fantastic.
Thank you for the love!! FYI, we have a whole line up of rod blanks. We are also getting custom rod builders around the globe to offer custom rods built to what customers like on their rods.
Check out our lineup: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com
pbizzle reply :
Not as nice as a lot of y'all's buys but I've gotten:
•First Gen. Abu Garcia Orra SX 7.1:1 - On clearance for $60
•First Gen. Abu Garcia Orra SX 6.4:1 - Won in a bet. I had to get up and sing "Long Haired Country Boy" along with the entertainer at El Meson in front of the whole restraunt.
•X2 H2O Xpress Ethos for $30
•X2 H2O Xpress Mettles for $20
•Pflueger Supereme MGX30 for $60
•Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 the second week they came out for $80
•Daiwa T3B for $110
and yesterday I bought an older silver model Daiwa Exceler 7.1:1 on clearance for $40.
FloridaFishinFool reply :
A couple of months ago I walked into a pawn shop and found a brand new condition 7'11" Irod "Fred's Crank Launcher" model that retails for $150.00, and on it was a like new Shimano curado 200G7. The price tag on it said $89.99. Once I had it in my hands I knew I was not putting it back. So I walked up to cashier and asked her if she would take all the cash I had in my wallet at the time which was 3- $20.00 bills. $60.00 cash even. She looked into her computer and said that she could still make her margin with the $60.00 and she was motivated to sell it and she let me have it for the $60.00 I had on me.
So I turned around and sold the Shimano 200G7 on ebay for $90.00 in a buy now offer.
In the end, I wound with a nice $150.00 Irod for FREE plus an extra $30.00 cash in my pocket.
I thought I was doing pretty good with that one.
FSUFish reply :
I walked into a sporting goods store in Maine and came out with:
GLoomis NRX 901S JWR G $179
GLoomis GLX 902S $159
GLoomis GL2 852C $110
St. Croix Legend Tournament TBC68MXF $150
Shimano Compre 7'6" medium fast $60
Had never really gotten any fishing deals before, so this was really a treat!
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