Trout Bass

I would like some advise on what kind of Fishing pole and Fishing Rod I should get for bass and Trout Fishing?
I would like to keep the price around $120 for both rod and reel. Thanks
I was looking for a spining setup so I can use for both trout and Bass Fishing for around $120. I'm kind of set on the Abu Garcia reels but what model do you think? For the rod you think I should get a medium Abu Garcia rod? Thanks
Abu Garcia makes GREAT bait-casting & conventional reels. (I own 2 C4's, one C3 and WANT a Revo! lol)
However, (for some reason), their Spinning reels are "sub-par" compared to the other top 3 reel company's, (Shimano, Daiwa, Pflueger). Abu Garcia is just not well known as a "Spinning Reel manufacturer" anymore.......Their designs are "archaic" and rarely have the same amount of "bells and whistles" of a comparably priced Shimano, Daiwa or Pflueger.
And it is well-known that Abu Garcia is not a "rod builder".
At your budget of $120 I would suggest you purchase a more expensive reel than a rod-something like $70 for the reel and $50 for the rod. A more expensive reel will last longer than a more expensive rod...
Here are my picks for you. Please read the reviews on these suggestions-
REELS
1. Pflueger, President Series- 180 customers give this reel a 4.5 out of 5. I own a couple of these myself and they are tough, well manufactured reels- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_51666____SearchResults (The best part? This reel comes in under your budget of $70!)
2. Gander Mt's, Elite Metal- A "steal" of a buy! Gander Mt has a store-based after X-mas sale which includes 30% off all Gander Mt. rods and reels!! The higher end Gander Mt line of reels are MADE by Pflueger. You can get a Pflueger President/Supreme hybrid reel at Gander Mt for as little as $44!! This reel normally sold for $90. I got one right before X-mas....GREAT reel for the price. It's construction reminds me of Daiwa's "Hardbodyz" line. If you can find one of these on sale, GET IT!
3. Shimano, Symetre (old stock)- Many company's, (including Gander Mt and Cabelas), are getting rid of their old line of Symetre's to make way for the newer model. Symetre's originally sold for $100- you can get one NOW for as little as $70, (depending on where you look). Here is a Gander Mt ad selling one for $80- http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=411261&pdesc=Shimano_Symetre_Spinning_Reel&aID=504AA1&merchID=4006 These are GREAT reels!
4. Daiwa, Exceler- A workhorse reel with a great reputation- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_91206____SearchResults
RODS
At your budget of $50, you actually have very FEW choices for a decent rod for Bass AND Trout. (Unless you find an insane after X-mas deal at one of the "Big Four" sporting goods stores- DicksINC, Cabelas, Bass Pro, Gander Mt)
Here is some options:
1. St. Croix, Triumph Series- A nice "entry level" St. Croix rod.- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_103653_100002002_100000000_100002000_100-2-2
2. Fenwick, Iron Hawk Series- A Gander Mt "exclusive". I own 3 of these rods and they are tough, well-made rods, ('Course, I got mine for 30% off, which dragged the price down close to $30. But, the first one I purchased "full price" and still felt good about it.). A 7' medium action would be an excellent length and action for Trout/Bass- http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=410577&pdesc=Fenwick_Iron_Hawk_Spinning_Rods&str=ironhawk&merchID=4005
3. Berkley Lightning Rod Shock Series- There is no denying Berkley makes a good, inexpensive rod. Their new Shock Series is amazingly sensitive. This rod is probably your "best bet" for a super-sensitive rod at a VERY fair price- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_104159____SearchResults
4. Ugly Stik Lite- Durable, lightweight, SUPER-inexpensive and MUCH more sensitive than the original Ugly Stik. If you decide to get this product MAKE SURE to purchase the Inshore version; only the Inshore version is "one-piece"- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_17946____SearchResults
Anywho, hope this info helps ya? Good luck in your search.
(Thanks for the kudos BC)
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