Jun
09

What is a cheap durable fishing rod?

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I’m looking for a cheap fishing rod that is under $30 or under.
It needs to be a rod & reel combo, not just the rod.

Categories : fishing

6 Comments

1

Academy sports has a rod called TOURNAMENT CHOICE, made by Angler, this is the store brand,and is about $ 10.00 dollars, They also have spinning reels starting about $ 10.00 dollars, this is what I get for first time fishermen that come to me to teach them how to fish

2

Go to walmart they sell some inexpensive combos, they wont be the best setups but if use them for what they are intended for they should last you for a while. If I were you I would spend a few extra dollars and get a Ugly Stik combo, they are one of the most durable rods but remember because they are all fiberglass they are heaverier than the graphite or Kevlar rods.

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UltimateFishingTackle
June 9th, 2011 at 9:59 am

Go to Walmart, they have decent combos from very affordable prices. Good enough for a beginner fisherman at least. Walmart has some Shimano, Ugly Stick, Abu Garcia..etc…not the their top models ofcourse but should do the job. I would go with a 6.5 ft medium-action rod with a spinning reel.

4

wally world has some Quantum optix combos, check those out

5

Zebco 33′s are that price and they are pretty good. Just re-spool them with 8lb, 10lb, or 12lb Trilene XL or Stren, since the line that comes with them is junk.

6

It depends in what your fishing for. If your going for Bass or Catfish i would buy a ugly stick, it has a VERY strong rod and usually comes with a descent reel also. But if your fishing for trout, panfish, perch or other smaller fish i would recommend a small shakespear ultra light rod and reel combo. I have had my rod and reel for over five years now and have not had a problem with it yet.

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