Author Topic: Rod and Reel Advice R800 Budget... (Read 13279 times)

WalkersKiller · « **on:** January 14, 2011, 05:11:42 PM »

Howzit guys, please can you help me out I have a friend who wants to buy himself a dropshot rod and reel... He is willing to spend R400 on the rod and R400 on the reel... Any ideas or experiences?

Have a good weekend

Half-Pint · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:45:31 PM »

I would say as a first time reel get a shimano slade they are pretty cheap but box way above their weight! Rods I'm not too sure I have not looked in ages

Jude · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2011, 08:16:04 AM »

Yip Shimano Slade or Sidestab 4000. Shimano Convergence 7" rod to match... I got both for that price 3 years ago..
Top action , throws plugs , plastics....

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:20:42 AM »

guys :sml:

Jakes · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:37:58 AM »

Another reel to consider is the Daiwa Regal. Very smooth rod and a 2500/3500 size should come in well below R400.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:43:25 AM »

Quote from: Jakes on January 17, 2011, 09:37:58 AM

Another reel to consider is the Daiwa Regal. Very smooth rod and a 2500/3500 size should come in well below R400.

Thanks Jakes, will let him know!

Papparoach · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:28:00 PM »

My drop-shot set-up cost me around R500. It's a blue marlin boss rod that comes with two tips (light and heavy). I paired it with a Penn accord 4000 reel (12 pound fireline) and it works lekker. On a recent trip to moz i used it to spin for the bonnies of the boat and landed quite a few on this set-up the biggest was around 3-4 kg. Those bonnies really give you a good workout on light tackle.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:02:53 PM »

Quote from: Papparoach on January 18, 2011, 12:28:00 PM

My drop-shot set-up cost me around R500. It's a blue marlin boss rod that comes with two tips (light and heavy). I paired it with a Penn accord 4000 reel (12 pound fireline) and it works lekker. On a recent trip to moz i used it to spin for the bonnies of the boat and landed quite a few on this set-up the biggest was around 3-4 kg. Those bonnies really give you a good workout on light tackle.

Thanks for the info Papparoach will pass that on to him

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:15:42 PM »

W.K ,also have a look at the Daiwa pro-caster range good value for money as well

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:17:25 PM »

Quote from: MIKE PIKE on January 18, 2011, 01:15:42 PM

W.K ,also have a look at the Daiwa pro-caster range good value for money as well

Yeah Mike the pro caster is an amazing reel a friend of mine has one!

... They have pushed prices up on it recently though...

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:21:21 PM »

And match it up with maybe a Daiwa Megaforce M/H (8ft) spinning rod ..would be a nice combo as well check www.fishingtackle.co.za for more info and specs.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:23:12 PM »

Chat to Khan at rockhustler.co.za , maybe he can get a good price together on above combo..

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2011, 01:27:24 PM »

Quote from: MIKE PIKE on January 18, 2011, 01:23:12 PM

Chat to Khan at rockhustler.co.za , maybe he can get a good price together on above combo..

Will pass the advice on thanks Mike...

AD97 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2011, 04:08:44 PM »

Slade 4000 and Daiwa Mega Force rod. I need to replace my tactix after those idiots from LAM airways broke mine, so I think I'll buy a megaforce. Looks like an awesome little rod.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2011, 04:10:55 PM »

Quote from: AD97 on January 18, 2011, 04:08:44 PM

Slade 4000 and Daiwa Mega Force rod. I need to replace my tactix after those idiots from LAM airways broke mine, so I think I'll buy a megaforce. Looks like an awesome little rod.

Jeeze bru thats unlucky! How did they break it?

AD97 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2011, 05:10:39 PM »

Rough Handling- they probably through a couple of suitcases on it. My Passion sticks' first guide also got bent and the inner came out.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2011, 05:43:13 PM »

He said he wants a quality reel why you guys posting daiwas

AD remind me before the social to bring my rod case its really simple to make if even I can do it and if an airline breaks your rod with this thing......

AD97 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2011, 07:23:53 PM »

Thanks bru. I'll try to remind you before the social.

WalkersKiller · « **Reply #18 on:** January 19, 2011, 07:52:41 AM »

Quote from: AD97 on January 18, 2011, 05:10:39 PM

Rough Handling- they probably through a couple of suitcases on it. My Passion sticks' first guide also got bent and the inner came out.

Unlucky boet

Andre Laas · « **Reply #19 on:** January 19, 2011, 08:04:44 AM »

Quote from: Must-Byte on January 18, 2011, 05:43:13 PM

He said he wants a quality reel why you guys posting daiwas AD remind me before the social to bring my rod case its really simple to make if even I can do it and if an airline breaks your rod with this thing......

How bout a picture tutorial for all of us traveling anglers? PLEASE!