New rod and reel combo

[Don_]

I'm looking to buy a new rod and reel combo as a present for a mate. Budget is $300 max! Its going to be used mainly for flicking plastics around the harbour for salmon, bonitos etc.. It will be spooled up with 6 lb braid. What would everyone recommend for this budget?

Thanks in advance.
Don

[PlayerOne]

Maybe try;

Pfluger Trion 7ft, 2-4kg $120ish

Shimano 2500size (Symmetre??) $ 140ish

6lb Braid Approx. $30-50

[Don_]

I was looking at the Shimano symmetre matched with a Berkley Dropshot. How does the Pfluger Trion compare to the Berkley Dropshot?

Thanks for the response mate.

[LungFai]

Shimano Aernos 2500FA (comes with spare spool so you can switch) 150ish

Shimano T-Curve 703 3-5kg spin 150ish

Crap forgot the braid.....pretty sure you should have some left over to get some braid if you shop smart

Edited February 12, 2013 by LungFai

[slabslinger]

Got kitted up at Xmas time at the local for the same budget with a Symetre 2500 on a Shimano Raider 6101 SP rod, . Very happy. Went 15lb on the braid and handles it fine, mostly chucking around metal slices for bonnies and sambos off wharves.

[sam0]

I got the 2-5kg Shimano raider and I love it. I got the Shimano stradic 2500 on it. Got the stradic much cheaper then rrp after a little negotiating so worked out well.

[Don_]

Shimano Aernos 2500FA (comes with spare spool so you can switch) 150ish

Shimano T-Curve 703 3-5kg spin 150ish

Crap forgot the braid.....pretty sure you should have some left over to get some braid if you shop smart

He can get his own braid! haha

[Don_]

Thanks for all the help! I'll be checking out the best prices.

[foolforjesus]

I got a Pflueger trion 7" 2-4kg 1 piece a few weeks ago as a second rod, only cost $99.

I have to say it really is a good rod, added with the price tag, you can't go wrong with one of these in my opinion!

[Don_]

I think I'm going to get the Pflueger Trion 7" 2-4kg with the Shimano Symmetre. Would the 3000 size suit that rod or is it better suited to the 2500?

[LungFai]

Personally, i'd pair it with the 2500, but there really isn't that much difference between 2500 and the 3000.

As for the Rod, 1 pieces are a pain to transport

[foolforjesus]

Good call Mate. I would say a 2500 would be better. I matched it with a 2000 which is perfect, so a 3000 might be overkill.

As for getting a 1 piece, they had no 2 piece rods in stock. I usually steer away from 1 piece rods for transport purposes, but to be honest, at 7" it ain't that bad.

I think I'm going to get the Pflueger Trion 7" 2-4kg with the Shimano Symmetre. Would the 3000 size suit that rod or is it better suited to the 2500?