Page 1 of 1
Posted: February 1st, 2002, 11:21 am
by rgharris83
I'm looking for any suggestions on a new set up. Trying to stay around $100. I've got plenty of saltwater set ups and I'm looking to get me a nice freshwater casting reel. Any thoughts on Quantum or ????
Posted: February 1st, 2002, 11:59 am
by Tom Keels
Ambassador 5500 for the reel with Berkley Lightning Rod should keep you under $100. You can't kill an Ambassador.
_________________
Tom Keels
Owner, Webmaster
BigBendFishing.Net
Posted: February 1st, 2002, 1:25 pm
by rookie
Wal Mart has the Quantum Iron for about $60, and All Star Rods for $39, I know that is right at $100, but in my opinion that is a very good setup.
Posted: February 1st, 2002, 1:50 pm
by Leerr
I would get an ambassuder 5000 or 5500 for around $60 at wal-mart and the $39 all-star;)
Posted: February 1st, 2002, 2:03 pm
by dewyafish
,
Quantum makes a good product. I dont know if they will hold up to tournament fishing or saltwater,but for recreational fishing I've never had aproblem on Largemouth up to 10lbs.
Tom's advice on the ammbassador is sound, very tough and reliable. The only trouble I've ever had with 5500's has been with the anti-reverse. I prefer a low-profile reel for bass fishing because I palm the reel and they are more comfortable to me.
As for rods go with a med-heavy one-piece with lots of graphite for sensitivity especially for worm fishing.
Try basspro. They always have combos that will suit most needs this time of year
_________________
It's a small world, unless you had to paint it.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: dewyafish on 2002-02-01 1:04 pm ]</font>
Posted: February 1st, 2002, 4:31 pm
by Fish Hawk
I was also going to suggest you look at the basspro combo's you can't beat the price and for all fresh water application they will last just fine. I have a quantum IR4 Iron that has been very good in the salt, casts better than my ambassaduers but I don't think it is as rugged, who needs rugged for trout.
