Rod & Reel Under $100?

HELP!
The school my wife works for is having a fundraising auction. They
have created "baskets" to be auctioned off containg various items.
One of the "baskets" is loaded with Fishing related stuff. We were
quite successful obtaining donations of the small items (lures, hooks,
line, etc.) but were unable to get the "large item" we were hoping
for. This means that we will probably have to buy it. I need
sugestions. What we are hoping to get is a baitcasting reel and rod
combo for $100 or less. I lost the arguement for spinning tackle, so
it must be casting. What is my best bet (this is a price point that I
am not used to shopping)? Obviously the Curado that I love so much is
not an option (the $100 needs to cover both the rod & reel).

Thanks,

Kurt

Check Bass Pro Shops under their combos section. There's plenty there under
$100.


"KurtB" wrote in message
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HELP!
The school my wife works for is having a fundraising auction. They
have created "baskets" to be auctioned off containg various items.
One of the "baskets" is loaded with Fishing related stuff. We were
quite successful obtaining donations of the small items (lures, hooks,
line, etc.) but were unable to get the "large item" we were hoping
for. This means that we will probably have to buy it. I need
sugestions. What we are hoping to get is a baitcasting reel and rod
combo for $100 or less. I lost the arguement for spinning tackle, so
it must be casting. What is my best bet (this is a price point that I
am not used to shopping)? Obviously the Curado that I love so much is
not an option (the $100 needs to cover both the rod & reel).

Thanks,

Kurt

"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
message ...
Check Bass Pro Shops under their combos section. There's plenty there
under
$100.

That was going to be my suggestion as well. After all, it's a prize give
away, it's not like you have to fish with it. For someone just getting into
the sport, it will probably be an awesome rig.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I would still fight for the spinning combo. If someone that wins this thing
doesn't know, or doesn't have the patience to learn how to use a
baitcaster... then they're not going to enjoy it anyway.


"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
message ...

"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
message ...
Check Bass Pro Shops under their combos section. There's plenty there
under
$100.

That was going to be my suggestion as well. After all, it's a prize give
away, it's not like you have to fish with it. For someone just getting
into
the sport, it will probably be an awesome rig.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
message ...
I would still fight for the spinning combo. If someone that wins this
thing
doesn't know, or doesn't have the patience to learn how to use a
baitcaster... then they're not going to enjoy it anyway.



Why not a closed faced, say, Zebco 33-type combo? Easier than anything else,
especially for someone that may be new or inexperienced to angling. The
spinning combo represents the best of both worlds. Experienced folks would
appreciate it more than a Zebco and inexperienced folks should be able to
work with them with little or no practice.

On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 19:50:31 GMT, "SimRacer"
wrote:

"Charles B. Summers" (Comcast) wrote in
message ...
I would still fight for the spinning combo. If someone that wins this
thing
doesn't know, or doesn't have the patience to learn how to use a
baitcaster... then they're not going to enjoy it anyway.



Why not a closed faced, say, Zebco 33-type combo? Easier than anything else,
especially for someone that may be new or inexperienced to angling. The
spinning combo represents the best of both worlds. Experienced folks would
appreciate it more than a Zebco and inexperienced folks should be able to
work with them with little or no practice.


This was my agrement for the spinning combo. They did not like the
closed faced option as the people in charge kept thinking it did not
look "good" enough ("too toy like" was the complaint). I suggested
the spinning combo as a compromise, not to mention that for $100 can
get a "respectable" set-up. They still insisted on baitcasting as it
looks more "expensive" - unfortunately, if I was bidding on it, I
would probably pass unless the rod or reel was worth it, but I am
biased.

Kurt

On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:02:50 -0600, KurtB wrote:

HELP!
The school my wife works for is having a fundraising auction. They
have created "baskets" to be auctioned off containg various items.
One of the "baskets" is loaded with Fishing related stuff. We were
quite successful obtaining donations of the small items (lures, hooks,
line, etc.) but were unable to get the "large item" we were hoping
for. This means that we will probably have to buy it. I need
sugestions. What we are hoping to get is a baitcasting reel and rod
combo for $100 or less. I lost the arguement for spinning tackle, so
it must be casting. What is my best bet (this is a price point that I
am not used to shopping)? Obviously the Curado that I love so much is
not an option (the $100 needs to cover both the rod & reel).

Thanks,

Kurt

Anybody have info on the BassPro Shops "Extreme" XPS series (rod or
reel) or the Quantum Energy 600cx (cabelas combo w/ the fish eagle II
rod)?

Kurt

The Extreme rods are excellent! The reels are fair enough, but I did manage
to go through about 3 of them in one year.

PS. I can be a little rough on a reel though... but the Curados have never
let me down. (Excluding one broken handle that was probably my fault)


"KurtB" wrote in message
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On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:02:50 -0600, KurtB wrote:

HELP!
The school my wife works for is having a fundraising auction. They
have created "baskets" to be auctioned off containg various items.
One of the "baskets" is loaded with Fishing related stuff. We were
quite successful obtaining donations of the small items (lures, hooks,
line, etc.) but were unable to get the "large item" we were hoping
for. This means that we will probably have to buy it. I need
sugestions. What we are hoping to get is a baitcasting reel and rod
combo for $100 or less. I lost the arguement for spinning tackle, so
it must be casting. What is my best bet (this is a price point that I
am not used to shopping)? Obviously the Curado that I love so much is
not an option (the $100 needs to cover both the rod & reel).

Thanks,

Kurt

Anybody have info on the BassPro Shops "Extreme" XPS series (rod or
reel) or the Quantum Energy 600cx (cabelas combo w/ the fish eagle II
rod)?

Kurt

How about this one
The reel-
http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet...=SearchResults

The combo reel/rod with the rod being say the 7' medium, handle-- b
http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet...=SearchResults

I saw two at Cabelas: (complete with description)

Shimano Crestfire/ Tourney Trail Casting Combo $89.99 @ Cabelas
With the combination of the superior craftsmanship of Shimano's Crestfire
reel and our reliable Tourney Trail casting rods, fishing has never been
more enjoyable. Power, speed and a great price, the Crestfire reel has it
all. For those hooksets that have to be made right when the reel is first
engaged, Shimano's Super Stopper® and Assist Stopper anti-reverse lock down
for zero play in the handle or the spool. The solid aluminum spool rides
smoothly on a three-bearing drive for long-distance casts and silky
retrieves. These reels also have a durable graphite frame and sideplates
with plated thumbrest, along with an the Easy Mag® magnetic cast control
system. The Crestfire features a high-speed 6.2:1 gear ratio and a line
capacity of 170 yards/10-pound test.

Every year, more of our customers come back to the Tourney Trail rods
because they're designed with the qualities of rods costing twice as much.
Constructed from 100% IM7 graphite, these rods have fast tip-sensitive
actions with enough backbone to handle anything you might encounter. They
have cork handles for all-day fishing comfort, graphite reel seats and
blank-through-handle construction.

Megaroyal Plus/Fish Eagle II Casting Combo $99
We paired our MegaroyalT Plus reels with any of our Fish Eagle II rods at
the ultimate combo price. We've taken the tournament-tested reliability of
our popular Megaroyal reels and added even more performance-enhancing
features - without the high-performance cost. Features include: a titanium
line guide; titanium-coated spool; a multi-disc drag system; a comfortable,
non-slip thumb bar; a sleek one-piece aluminum frame and a high-performance
(5BB + 1RB) ball bearing system. MRP 200 features reel clicker.

Cabela's own Fish EagleT II rods are built specifically for us by one of the
most respected premium rod manufacturers. Rods feature an IM6 blank,
Portuguese cork handles and Fuji® aluminum oxide guides. Ultra light, super
sensitive blanks combined with quality components and construction make
these rods an exceptional value.


--
Craig Baugher