Fishing rod and reel suggestions

[CTPanfisher]

So I've been using a pretty random bass rod and reel I picked up at Walmart about 5 years ago, and, while I've caught fish on it, I've struggled to cast out smaller lures. Does anybody have suggestions for a rod and reel combo? I mainly fish for bluegill, but I'm planning to start fishing for crappie and trout. I'd like to be able to cast small jigs (trout magnet size), as well as larger jigs and spinners for trout.

I'd like to keep the price for both under $120 or so.

Thanks!

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[SuperDave336]

BnM TCB (Trout Crappie Bluegill) rod. It’s originally the Leland Trout Magnet Slab Slayer rod. Great rod and can cast those lures perfectly.

[CTPanfisher]

BnM TCB (Trout Crappie Bluegill) rod. It’s originally the Leland Trout Magnet Slab Slayer rod. Great rod and can cast those lures perfectly.

Thanks! I'll check it out. I see that they sell a combo with a reel as well, do you have any experience with that reel, if so, do you recommend I purchase a different reel, or just order the combo?

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[SuperDave336]

It would work but I would probably get a better smoother one. Looked and seems combo is cheaper than rod almost....lol. Do a search here on cdc. There is a lot of information on this rod and the slab slayer. It’s highly recommended.

[Alphahawk]

I don’t know anything about the reel but you will probably have to get the combo as I don’t know of anyone who has just the rod in stock. I did a review on the rod on my YouTube channel and I gave away I think 3 of them. For the price I don’t think you can beat the rod. The rod weighs 2.4 ounces...very sensitive. I landed a lot of 10-15 pound Buffalo when testing that rod. The rod has a high graphite content and I don’t recommend flipping fish into the boat with it.

Regards


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[CTPanfisher]

I don’t know anything about the reel but you will probably have to get the combo as I don’t know of anyone who has just the rod in stock. I did a review on the rod on my YouTube channel and I gave away I think 3 of them. For the price I don’t think you can beat the rod. The rod weighs 2.4 ounces...very sensitive. I landed a lot of 10-15 pound Buffalo when testing that rod. The rod has a high graphite content and I don’t recommend flipping fish into the boat with it.

Regards


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I'm a bank fisher, so often time I just flip the fish onto the bank. Would I need to get a net, or just support the fish?

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[Alphahawk]

I'm a bank fisher, so often time I just flip the fish onto the bank. Would I need to get a net, or just support the fish?

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I’d get a net or just reach down and lip the fish.


Regards


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[CTPanfisher]

I’d get a net or just reach down and lip the fish.


Regards


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Ok thanks! I don't want to sacrifice convenience, but I could easily just reach down, so that's not a big deal. Looks like I'll buy the combo and upgrade the reel later, if I need to. Thanks for the advice. I'll watch your review tomorrow before I order it, but from what I've read so far, it looks good.

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[Dollfly]

The TCB for is one sweet rod for crappie and bluegill.

[BobC]

+1 on the above. It is a very nice rod for the money and gives you a real good U/L experience.
Bob