et84 Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 Hey, all. I have been fishing for several years and I am going to purchase my first baitcasting set-up. I have already settled on the reel- a Shimano Citica. I have used this reel before and really liked it. It's very highly rated on many websites, and by the people I've spoken to who own it. It goes for about $120- I have never spent that much on a reel, not even close, but I don't own any baitcasters and I want to get a good one. I think I'm going to match it up with either a Shakespeare Ugly Stik Lite, or a Berkley Lightning Rod. Both rods get great reviews, and are priced well ($40-$50, I want to make my combo for UNDER $200). I already own an Ugly Stik Lite, paired up with a Mitchell 310xe (spinning reel) for bass fishing, and I love it, but I want something that I can throw heavier tackle with. I've heard that the Ugly Stiks are really tough rods, but for that you might sacrifice some sensitivity, and on the other end, I've heard that the Lightning Rods aren't as tough, but more sensitive. Since I primarily fish with spinning reels, I have mostly lighter tackle. This new baitcast setup would be for some of my bigger crankbaits/ swimbaits, and possibly some heavier jigs. Any advice on these rods (or any other rod under $70) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
smallmouthjoe Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 I would look at some of the Rods that Browning puts out. I own three of them and I'm very satisfied with all of them. They're not too pricey either. Out of the two you've been looking at I would go with the Berkely Lighting my self. They're cheap and tough in my opinion. I'm pretty hard and my rods and the lighting has held up so far.
Nitroman Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 I would suggest you go with either the BERKLY LIGHTNING ROD & or LIGHTNING ROD STRIKE. The LIGHTNING ROD has been around for years & improved & up-dated to incorporate the latest technology. I still have some of the originals ( that have been around for years ) that I will loan out to folks to use. For the price you will not find a rod that can compete with it's quality & performance. An all around good choice would be a 6ft. 6in. medium action & or a 6ft. 6in. medium heavy action for heavier baits. I have not had one of these rods break in all the years I have owned them. Make sure to take a look @ both the LIGHTNING ROD & the new LIGHTNING ROD STRIKE, it's a little more expensive but you may like it more. I think you will like what you see & when you get it out on the water be very happy with it's performance. Rember you don't have to spend " BIG BUCKS " to get a quality product. Rock View Resort Table Rock Lake Greg Pope, Owner/Operator & Fishing Guide
Nitroman Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 " SORRY ABOUT THAT " !!!!!!! The new model BERKLY LIGHTNING ROD is a: LIGHTNING ROD SHOCK, " NOT as I originally posted LIGHTNING ROD STRIKE " !!!!!!! Rock View Resort Table Rock Lake Greg Pope, Owner/Operator & Fishing Guide
trizkid Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 big ugly stick fan...have used a 5'6 incher for years.....and you cant break em TrIzzout
et84 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks for all the advice, guys! I talked with a few other people and I went and ordered the 6'6" M Lightning Rod Shock Series from Fin & Feather today. Can't wait for it to arrive. "Sometimes it seems like such a hard life, but there's good times around the bend. The rollercoaster's gotta roll to the bottom if ya wanna climb to the top again."
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