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Originally Posted by SAMBOLIE
I ain't alpha but here goes.
I recommend a small bait caster with 8' or 9' heavy action.
Seriously. The Mitchell Avocet gold reel at $39 may be the best reel on the market for less than $100. I have used one for 2 years and it is as smooth as day 1. Casts 4 lb as far as I cast 2# on my Trion.
The 5 1/2 ft UL Bionic Blade feels more like lite action. No wimpy, flopping action. Even the 6 ft. lite fels good in store.
I have and am looking for another Falcon HD 6' ft lite ($49).
Not to go against alpha but I do not like the feel of the TM rods. Only held in stores they feel heavy and perhaps too stiff.
Just my opinion. IF I bought a Shimano it would be the 500 size. Still think the Avocett is = or better for less $.
Almost forgot. Forget about skipping fish across the water like you see the pros do.
If you get lucky and catch something larger than your normal you have to finesse it in.
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This is just my opinion. I don't take it personally. He said not to break the bank so I tried to keep the cost down. I am not familiar with the Avocet. I have used the 500 series reels and with the smaller spool you will lose some casting distance. If he could find a Shimano 750.....a 500 body with a 1000 sized spool....that would be better but I think Jeff Smith bought the last thousand of them on the market a few years back....and they are all gone....except I think you can get one off of eBay. The Bionic Blade is a good rod...but it is twice the price as the Sore Lipper. The Sore Lipper is a stiff rod but it is made that way for setting hooks with a micro jig...the Trout Magnet. I would give him a Sore Lipper but gave my last one away to Landon......and I think it is paired with a reel you gave him. Since UL fishing is 98 percent of what I do I am now buying gear out of Japan and after using the gear they make I can't go back to the stuff sold here from China.....Malaysia....Korea. Well I shouldn't saw can't......as long as I can afford the JDM gear I will continue to buy......but that can be an expensive habit. But with the recommendations we...and others give him, he can keep it under a 100 bucks and have something that will work well.
Regards