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Looking for advice for first “nice” rod and reel for my son
Posted on 10/20/24 at 10:40 am
Posted on 10/20/24 at 10:40 am
I put nice in quotes bc that’s def an opinion that may vary from one person to the next but I think these are nice.
So he is looking for inshore. Bass and specks/reds mainly. He wants an Okuma DTR for the rod and shimano curado bait caster for the reel. Think the rod is $120 and reel is $280 give or take. Any other rods and or reels to consider at this price point? Or more importantly are there others at a lower price point that are very comparable to the options I listed? TIA for any suggestions here.
So he is looking for inshore. Bass and specks/reds mainly. He wants an Okuma DTR for the rod and shimano curado bait caster for the reel. Think the rod is $120 and reel is $280 give or take. Any other rods and or reels to consider at this price point? Or more importantly are there others at a lower price point that are very comparable to the options I listed? TIA for any suggestions here.
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Posted on 10/20/24 at 10:52 am to Raygun
Wait for their Black Friday sale and buy this one
Lews Tournament Lite
Lews Tournament Lite
Posted on 10/20/24 at 10:55 am to Raygun
I’m pretty sure you can get a curado for less than $280. It’s a great reel, and I don’t think you can go wrong with spending money on quality Shimano reels.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 11:16 am to Raygun
Definitely get a Shimano. You can find better prices. Bassboatcentral almost always has people selling new reels in the classified forum.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 11:21 am to Raygun
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He wants an Okuma DTR for the rod
I have two DTR popping cork rods and like them alot. Puglias will have a sale on them every now and then. Curados are a solid reel. Another reel that runs around $200 is the Daiwa Coastal.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 11:21 am to Raygun
Curator D series for the reel is a good choice. Can find on sale for $200 if you wait for a deal. Falcon or St. Croix saltwater rods 7' or 7.5' paired with the Curado makes a good setup.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 1:27 am to LSUengr
Way too much for that rig. Get a shimano reel, I probably have close to 80 or 90 rigs, and still have every shimano reel I have ever bought and all still working. For a rod I would go with a dobbyns or St Croix
Posted on 10/21/24 at 1:33 am to TutHillTiger
A curado or scorpion, check eBay or Amazon as you can buy straight from Shimano. 200 bucks or so
Dobyns kayden 180, Falcons are great too. Everything is on sale rn. I just bought 4 150 dollar Avid tournament rods for little over 100 bucks total, Shimano spinning reels for 35 bucks etc
Dobyns kayden 180, Falcons are great too. Everything is on sale rn. I just bought 4 150 dollar Avid tournament rods for little over 100 bucks total, Shimano spinning reels for 35 bucks etc
This post was edited on 10/21/24 at 1:37 am
Posted on 10/21/24 at 6:00 am to TutHillTiger
quote:Link?
I just bought 4 150 dollar Avid tournament rods for little over 100 bucks total,
Posted on 10/21/24 at 6:29 am to Raygun
For $280 Curado, is he talking about the DC? That's about what those will cost but for a non DC model you can get for around $200.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:12 am to AlxTgr
Posted on 10/21/24 at 7:56 am to Raygun
You're right...nice is subjective. But can't go wrong with any type of Shimano reel.
As for rods, I'd recommend Waterloo. I think their entry "salinity" is around $160. Great rods and some of the best customer service in the game right now.
As for rods, I'd recommend Waterloo. I think their entry "salinity" is around $160. Great rods and some of the best customer service in the game right now.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 8:19 am to Raygun
Curado SLX DC can be had for $199 it’s the ultimate “nice” Curado for younguns. Make sure correct action Rod and line for what he’s throwing that combo will last him 20 years. Good fishing.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 10:03 am to redfish99
quote:The gears are so different from SLX to Curado that I can never recommend an SLX ever again. The Curado gears are just that smooth.
Curado SLX DC can be had for $199 it’s the ultimate “nice” Curado for younguns
Posted on 10/21/24 at 11:44 am to Raygun
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Looking for advice for first “nice” rod and reel for my son
Consider having a rod made for him.
Posted on 10/22/24 at 9:00 pm to AlxTgr
Sportsman Warehouse I think. I bought two just to checked them out then bought two more. Told all my charter buddies but no one pulled triggers. (Their customers drop rod’s and reels all the time) They are gone now, so all the Shimanos, I missed the big sale
Posted on 10/22/24 at 9:09 pm to Raygun
Why not just get him what he asked for? He seems to have good taste.
Posted on 10/22/24 at 9:51 pm to Raygun
If using a bass reel for inshore check the website to make sure it's satlwater friendly but rinse it off with warm water a couple of times after each use regardless as well as the guides on the rod.
Can't go wrong with a Shimano, the Curado he's asking for is a DC reel at $280. Whatever he does do not submerge it in water or it'll fry the chip in it.
As far as rods I'll always recommend the Shimano Zodias 7'2 medium heavy for a "do it all" rod. It's as sensitive and light of a rod as you can get for under $200
I know tacklewarehouse does a 15% off sale around black Friday to help with the costs but they sell out quick when on sale. (past years they posted "exclusions" on brands like Shimano but when in the cart would be discounted).
Can't go wrong with a Shimano, the Curado he's asking for is a DC reel at $280. Whatever he does do not submerge it in water or it'll fry the chip in it.
As far as rods I'll always recommend the Shimano Zodias 7'2 medium heavy for a "do it all" rod. It's as sensitive and light of a rod as you can get for under $200
I know tacklewarehouse does a 15% off sale around black Friday to help with the costs but they sell out quick when on sale. (past years they posted "exclusions" on brands like Shimano but when in the cart would be discounted).
Posted on 10/23/24 at 2:32 am to Raygun
Get him what he ask for.
Posted on 10/23/24 at 8:19 am to 257WBY
Yep, nothing wrong with that if that's what he wants.
But if you want more of a value package. Abu Garcia stx reel for 200ish and a 7ft M Veritas rod for 120. That's my go to..
But if you want more of a value package. Abu Garcia stx reel for 200ish and a 7ft M Veritas rod for 120. That's my go to..
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