Spinning Rod Combo

[Ham]

I've been very pleasantly surprised by my W&M Rick Clunn crankbait rods. I chose the 7 ft clear water square bill. Not too heavy , throws a ton, and they have worked well for me.

I usually try to buy more expensive spinning reels hoping they last longer and that they are smooth during the retrieve. I fish an old school grub a lot. It helps to have a smooth reel for that and a good drag. I back reel on large fish, but I still like having a good drag system.

[Guest]

I'm all about a smooth reel and drag system.

What sets GLoomis apart from other rods? Name? $400 is a lot of money

[Mitch f]

You definitely reach the point of diminishing returns with rods anymore. The $400 rods of old can be purchased on sale of $150 or less today, possibly under $100. Yes, if you have the money and you use it often, it might be worth it to you. That last 5-10% of what makes a rod better will cost you out the nose...is it worth it?

[RSBreth]

I'd do the 50/50 since you want a very smooth retrieve for the Ned Rig. I don't buy very expensive rods or reels anymore - they all seem to lose value and i get new stuff every few years anyway and the 75 to 100-dollar stuff is better than the 200 dollar stuff of just a few years ago.

[Guest]

The spinning rod combo is going to be a surprise gift for my wife. She picked up my Falcon Lowrider/Sahara combo and has been talking it up.

[Ham]

IF she's happy with the Falcon, by all means buy her another Falcon. You MIGHT want to step up to a Cara, but Lowriders are pretty nice.

I'm sure the G.Loomis rods are very nice. I'm not at all sure they would be twice as nice as a rod half their price.

[Feathers and Fins]

St Croix rods all the way. Reel either Shimano Stradic or Sahara and your set. All I run is Stcroix rods and shimano reels its the one area i have no problem splurging for the higher end stuff as it really does make a difference.

[Guest]

St Croix rods all the way. Reel either Shimano Stradic or Sahara and your set. All I run is Stcroix rods and shimano reels its the one area i have no problem splurging for the higher end stuff as it really does make a difference.

She bought me a Stradic/Cara combo 2 years ago.

Its the best one that ive ever owned.

I might give the St.Croix a try. What model for shaky heads?

[Feathers and Fins]

Thats a hard question to answer, I use a PS76MLF for almost everything spinning up to 10 lb line and love 7'6 rods with a passion. That said you really need to go play with a bunch of St Croix's and find which one you like best. So many choices it makes me want to buy them all. I have never had a more comfortable rod then st croix salt or freshwater.

[Gavin]

I'd buy a top quality blank and wrap it or have it wrapped....add a Plfueger Reel.