Rod suggestions (on a budget)

[BassBlind]

Ordered my first baitcaster last night... thanks for all the advice... I was on a budget and hoping this one does the trick to break me in... http://www.cabelas.com/product/LEWS-LASER-PRO-BC-COMBO/1963625.uts?productVariantId=4091650

[nhornback]

After feeling several rods in the $100 range I went with a 7' medium fast carbonlite.  Felt more balanced than some of the others and a smidge lighter... hope that means more feel on shaky heads etc.  Cant wait to use it

[176champion]

Thats the same one i just ordered i found it here.

 

http://www.dowdlesports.com/Lews-Fishing-LSG1SHMG610MHLaser-MG-Speed-Spool-Combo_p_74603.html#tab-1

[BassBlind]

Nice Champ!   Are they the exact same? Yours is model  LSG1SHMG610MH

 

I believe mine is a  LP1SH610MH

 

maybe just different model numbers bc I bought mine through cabellas.   You came away $20 richer than me, I did get some free shipping though. 

[176champion]

I had to pay for shipping, i think it was 11 bucks....ahh ok i may not of had my glasses on when i looked at the model numbers...lol..according to picture my rod is white and your rod is black...lol

[mjk86]

1 hour ago, BassBlind said:

Ordered my first baitcaster last night... thanks for all the advice... I was on a budget and hoping this one does the trick to break me in... http://www.cabelas.com/product/LEWS-LASER-PRO-BC-COMBO/1963625.uts?productVariantId=4091650

thats a heck of a deal right there.

[Royal Blue]

On 3/12/2016 at 7:11 AM, Champ188 said:

I would say if you got the 6-10 version (third down from the top) you'd have a pretty versatile set-up on which you could throw just about anything.

I just bought one last week and absolutely love it.  Thought I'd see if it was decent for the money and was shocked at how well the set up performed.  

[Champ188]

I think all of you guys will be happy with those set-ups. Hope you catch a ton of fish on them.

[Champ188]

On 3/12/2016 at 10:46 AM, mjk86 said:

Wonder why the casting reels are so great but the spinning reels have problems?  That's odd.  Seems like spinning reels are so much simpler.

I wonder the same thing. Different production companies? I don't know but this is the second of three Lew's spinning reels that I've had issues with. I did get an over-the-counter replacement on the first one but I'm still pretty much done with them. I bought the $79 (middle price) version each time. Probably should've gone with the top-shelf reel but usually you get a pretty darn decent spinning reel for $79.

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

13 minutes ago, Champ188 said:

I wonder the same thing. Different production companies? I don't know but this is the second of three Lew's spinning reels that I've had issues with. I did get an over-the-counter replacement on the first one but I'm still pretty much done with them. I bought the $79 (middle price) version each time. Probably should've gone with the top-shelf reel but usually you get a pretty darn decent spinning reel for $79.

I have had the same issues went through 4 of the middle of the road ones and they all have there own problems two of them literally broke in half towards the reel seat. Finally i got the Team Lews Gold last year when it was on sale for half price. It seems to be much better quality. Time will tell