Bob La Londe wrote:
"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.


Yes, I agree completely with Bob. I would go with a straight medium /
fast for the best all around rod. Medium Moderate definitely dominates
for topwaters and crankbaits, but is probably not as desirable for
plastics as Bob had mentioned. I have a 7' Medium/Fast Avid that is a
great all around rod, hard jerkbaits, Spinnerbaits, plastics, jigs.

The reel is right on, especially with that kind of budget. Like Bob
said , get the Super Free. I have 3 BPS Extreme reels, that well....I
wouldn't recommend, I am very disappointed in.


Good luck....

chris