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jacklam999

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centerpin combo
« on: December 05, 2013, 07:54:45 PM »

Never tried centerpin fishing before, what are a good set up and economic price for begininer?
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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2013, 08:07:36 PM »

Approx $200, will give you a good start up combo, unless you have a expensive taste. ;D
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jacklam999

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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2013, 08:28:18 PM »

yes, under 200$ would be a ideal price, any recommandation?
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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2013, 08:41:05 PM »

yes, under 200$ would be a ideal price, any recommandation?

Look into the buy and sell section.  There are some good stuff , give them an offer. You never know. Good luck hunting ;)
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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2013, 09:05:09 PM »

yes, under 200$ would be a ideal price, any recommandation?

You can talk to Steven @ First Light Tackle.
I got mine entry level CP rod and reel there.  No regrets.  :)
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jacklam999

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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2013, 09:53:49 PM »

how much you spent ,and what setup u got?
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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2013, 10:06:59 PM »

how much you spent ,and what setup u got?

I believe 200ish + few bucks for 15lb test mono.

Shimano rod + amundson CP reel.
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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2013, 10:44:26 PM »

I was looking at the Okuma Adventa, cheapest price I saw was $149 (free shipping) from FishUSA. Caveat, I know nothing about centerpin reels. They seem to get mentioned often favorably when folks inquire about starter reels. And they're off the shelf.
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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2013, 10:53:07 PM »

Send me a PM  - I have a set-up for you.
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Trophy Fisher

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Re: centerpin combo
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2013, 04:57:38 PM »

Hey Jack Gator has a nice combo up for sale, http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=34642.0 its a great little setup. bang for the buck its your getting a deal.
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