"T R" wrote in message news:OuTKe.42$UI.20@okepread05...
I currently fish with a St Croix Avid 6'6" 2pc med power fast action rod
with a Shimano Stradic MgFa and want to add a bait casting rig to my
arsenal, what do you all suggest? I can spend about $400 - $500 for the
rig. Wouldn't mind spending lees if I don't have to sacrifice quality.

TR


Shimano Curado 200BSF and St Croix Avid to suit what you plan to fish with
it. I like a medium moderate for topwater, or a medium heavy fast or extra
fast for most plastics.

You would have a top notch rig for well under your budget number. 150 for
the reel and 160 for the rod. That leaves you with money left over for a
whole nuther box of baits.


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