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losos

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Re: Affordable long general-purpose rod
« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2015, 06:33:34 PM »
As for op I'd go and look at better but used rods at his budget. You can get really nice in very good condition for much less than store prices.
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Re: Affordable long general-purpose rod
« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2015, 07:45:36 PM »
Quote from: losos on June 27, 2015, 06:31:20 PM
For $59? Highly doubt they have high end lamiglas rods ( not all of them could be counted as high end stuff)

I would say a $300 Lamiglass is high end , they've got all budgets covered from $99 to $350 so yeah, check it out for yourself.
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Re: Affordable long general-purpose rod
« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2015, 08:21:22 PM »
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KarateKick

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Re: Affordable long general-purpose rod
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2015, 10:19:10 AM »
Quote from: MetalAndFeathers on June 27, 2015, 08:21:22 PM
Haven`t tried one myself but it could work.
Cabela's Whuppin' Stick Spinning Rod
Regular Price:  $29.99
Sale Price:  $17.99

This looks good.  I'll drop by Cabela's when I go south to visit shopping outlets with my girlfriends.

My husband is going to freak out when he sees me come home with a bunch of dresses AND a bunch of fishing gear.  :P

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losos

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Re: Affordable long general-purpose rod
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2015, 02:32:37 PM »
"I would say a $300 Lamiglass is high end , they've got all budgets covered from $99 to $350 so yeah, check it out for yourself."



You may as well include store location with your claim as I checked CT and found no Lamiglas .
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Re: Affordable long general-purpose rod
« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2015, 03:19:14 PM »
What is your budget?
I picked up a 7' ft rod and spinning reel at Army and Navy and had it spoiled for 25 bucks.
This will be suitable for stocked ponds and even Pinks.
I do have better stuff and got this as a spare for the kids.
Everyone has their own preference.
Better rods and reels tend to have better warranties and hold their value better.
Though might not be appreciated fully until you get a little further into the learning curve.
Army and Navy and most other Tackle shops will have something to fit into your price range.
A big expenditure isn't required in the beginning.

But with success begins an addiction and you'll have a spare rod when you upgrade.

Good luck.
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Re: Affordable long general-purpose rod
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2015, 08:49:42 AM »
I bought an Abu Garcia one piece 6 feet Conolon baitcasting rod for 10 dollars at the mega sized Sport Mart (now, it's the Wholesale Club aka Costco wannabe) on Kingsway in Burnaby near Royal Oak, that was 18 years ago. Built quality of the rod is excellent and all of the Abu Garcia products I've used have been very good to excellent in quality.
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