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 Rod/Reel Combo
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05/18/21 01:41 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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My dad is getting back into fishing. He fishes some good farm ponds. There was a 7# fish that came out of one of them. He like fishing TX rigged plastic worms with as little weight as he can get away with. Without breaking the bank, what rod/reel would be good for him in this capacity?
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings.
- Kurt Cobain
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/18/21 02:03 PM
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David Burton
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Shimano Curado K on a decent rod for a $200-$300 setup. Diawa Tatula would be another reel option. Combo up something like this, or a slightly better rod for not much JM/Curado
Last edited by David Burton; 05/18/21 02:03 PM.
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/18/21 02:11 PM
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wh2004
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I have a tatula and falcon lowrider that was about $225 or so.
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/18/21 02:33 PM
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Fishinfellow
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Thats my money fish ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vXEgQG1t.jpg) Kris Winhold
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/18/21 05:16 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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Thanks guys! He was dead set on using a Zebbyco until he got spooled last weekend. Olds gonna old...
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings.
- Kurt Cobain
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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05/18/21 05:20 PM
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bockscar
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Phenix Feather (best feel for the price, and perfect for light T-rigs imo), and whatever Daiwa you are willing to buy budget wise. If you wanna go all out "on a budget"....Phenix Feather+Tatula SV TWS should be money for what hes doing.
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/19/21 12:15 AM
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jacksonmj
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I’ll second the SLX combo hard to beat!
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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05/19/21 12:27 AM
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BigDozer66
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Where are you located JimmyTimmy87? If you are close I have a rod that I would be willing to give your dad. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/BigDozer66/Boating/Ranger%20Boats%2050%20Years_zpsqe1kjywq.jpg)
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/19/21 02:02 AM
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ezbassin
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Get you an Academy brand of rod and go to ebay and get a Daiwa cr80. You are into the combo for about $130-$140. Great reel for the price and good warranty on the rod.
BTW the SLX reel that was mentioned is more expensive than the one I suggested but the SLX is an awesome reel. I have two of them and love them.
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/19/21 02:18 AM
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jimmytimmy87
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Where are you located JimmyTimmy87? If you are close I have a rod that I would be willing to give your dad. I’m in Wichita Falls, maybe a little far for lufkin. That is very nice of you to offer, though. Thanks anyways.
Last edited by jimmytimmy87; 05/19/21 02:24 AM.
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings.
- Kurt Cobain
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/19/21 04:40 AM
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bockscar
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I retract my suggestion! LOL I still think my combo is amazing bang for your buck....and im not the biggest fan of modern day shimano....but for $130 for the combo that is a tough price to beat for a pond rod! The tacticalbassin guys have had good words on the SLX line too for a budget rod. That might be the move for you
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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05/19/21 12:47 PM
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BigDozer66
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Where are you located JimmyTimmy87? If you are close I have a rod that I would be willing to give your dad. I’m in Wichita Falls, maybe a little far for lufkin. That is very nice of you to offer, though. Thanks anyways.
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: Rod/Reel Combo
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05/22/21 04:26 PM
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TxDanFishMan
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This is a really good combo deal with options to pick the reel ratio, rod action and length. And free shipping.
Slide right, coming in .... Fish On!
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