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masmith
I usually run spinners/lures. I fish mostly for trout but want to get into steelhead, and fish nestucca for whatever runs in teh fall as well. My current setup is an old 5' Shimano setup. I can cast perfect with it, but I know it couldn't bring anything more then a mid sized Steelhead.
What would you suggest for me, as far as size, brand, and type of reel and pole? I want something decent, but not high end. I am thinking something I could pickup at bimart or Big 5 for $50 range.
Thanks.
Fisherman's in Oregon City has a decent sale right now, and had what I got on sale from them for even less now. They had a lot of combos in different price ranges. I want to say they had some sort of a Abu-Garcia bait-casting combo for steelhead for around that price, but don't quote me.
I did go to Fishermans today! Got a 7 foot rod, can land steel, but will work for rainbows as well. Got a killer deal on an Abu Garcia reel, normally $88 got it for $45 with two reels strung.
You should take a look at the Kunnan IM7 spinning and casting rods at Bi-Mart.