decision advice

[Greg Foster]

Hi all

while my Shakespeare 2700 is getting fixed I was looking at a

used Shimano fb2500 with a 5,10 ugly stick at pawn brokers $79

or 

new Shimano fx 2500 with a silstar power tip $99

at tackle shop

any opinions / pros and cons

thanks

Greg

 

[sashkello]

First one is a freshwater reel from the info online. I wouldn't buy it used...

Second combo is possibly the cheapest you can go, you get what you pay for. I don't think there's much to discuss about <$100 combos, they are what they are and are still usable if it's from a reputable brand, but none of them are excellent.

[Greg Foster]

Thanks sashkello

I think I will get a decent rod when the Shakespeare is fixed and leave it at that

you are right , you do get what you pay for

[Greg Foster]

ok, I have bitten the bullet and am going to purchase a Sedona 2500

I was going to match it with a katana rod but they are discontinued

Can anyone recommend a good rod to match this reel

it will be used in the lake on my boat 4.2 m runabout ,probably using mono as I have never used braid

thanks

greg

[sashkello]

Are you going to use it for casting or just to hang bait off the boat? If for bait, then any short sturdy rod will do, especially with that reel. If for casting, then I like Raider rods, bought 2 of them - much lighter than Catanas and just pleasure to handle. People here will recommend Arrowz I'm sure, they are popular for a reason, but I kind of found them to be too sensitive, maybe I just haven't grown to that level yet... And yeah, you gotta use braid for casting, it makes big difference in terms of distance... but for a boat probably not going to be super-important.

[Greg Foster]

thanks , really appreciate the advice 

 

[bluefin]

Are you missing a chance to buy a second outfit ?

[big Neil]

Good advice from sashkello. Only thing I would add is to get a rod suited to catching the target species. For example a 2-4kg will be no good for 60kg Murray Cod nor would a 4-8kg rod be ideal for catching Redfin.

bn

[Greg Foster]

15 hours ago, bluefin said:

Are you missing a chance to buy a second outfit ?

Another outfit would be good but my budget is one only, although I am going to visit the pawn shop after the doctors tomorrow in case they have some bargains 

[Greg Foster]

Adding to my last reply

Sedona and rod around $200

or <retailer removed> can do a Sienna and rod for $99

Buy 2

(set one up for Braid and Lure and the other for floor and bait )