trusted brands to buy fishing rods and reels from

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trusted brands to buy fishing rods and reels from

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hey guys just want to know what brand you trust to buy your fishing stuff from like shimano, quantam, abu garcia,... and which one is your favourite
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Post by Bass Addict »

Just to name a couple of Brands............




1. Shimano

2. Shimano

3. Shimano



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Post by CNs »

Bass Addict wrote:Just to name a couple of Brands............




1. Shimano

2. Shimano

3. Shimano



:wink: 8)
Hey BA you forgot



SHIMANO!
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Post by Fishing 24/7 »

all 3 brands you named are the number ones in the world.
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Post by DropShotr »

I like Ambassadeur baitcasters & Shimano spinning reels.

For rods I like Kistler and BPS ProFinesse and Nitro series of rods.

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Post by Andy_L »

DropShot'r wrote:I like Ambassadeur baitcasters & Shimano spinning reels.

For rods I like Kistler and BPS ProFinesse and Nitro series of rods.

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also a fan of Kistler rods...and higher end Quantum baitcasters
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Post by beachburger »

I own Daiwa, Shimano and Quantum reels and the Daiwas TD's are by far my favorite.

However, a good word for Quantum. I picked up a Burst and a Code at the Paddletales turkey shindig last fall and used the Burst for the first time yesterday to chuck some swimbaits and spinnerbaits. For $70 or so, the Burst is a wonderful little reel and I expect the Code at around $100 will be very capable as well.
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choices on fishing equipment

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I kind of like my combination of a OKUMA reel and St. croix meadium rod. :)
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Post by MichaelVandenberg »

No question, Shimano!

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Shimano???

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Why is every one for shimano? There are others? :o
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Re: Shimano???

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scarface wrote:Why is every one for shimano? There are others? :o
Yeah but shimano gives across the board quality within anyones price range.....from entry level to pro...check them out and listen to those who recommend them.

You won't go wrong

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Shimano

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Thanks for the info. I will keep listening. :D
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shimano reels, Berkley rods.
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Post by Mike P »

Myself,I like Fenwick rods and Quantam reels.
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Post by Matt Bass »

For sure Shimano is probably the best reel and rods. I find that they are reliable and affordable. My runners up are Fenwick & St-Croix rods and Quantum Accurist reel.
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