Jimbofisher627 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 What do you think is more important in a setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASrod Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) I would go after the reel first, both go together and are equally important though. Since you can get a better Rod for less money, I myself would focus strictly on a quality reel. There are a lot of very good rods under $200/$250, but only a select a select amount of reels that will last in that range. Are you surf fishing or pier/boat? That makes a difference too. Alex Edited May 26, 2015 by asrodowski If you can dream it, I can meme it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellNJ Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoNYC Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Reel and quality line ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbofisher627 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I would go after the reel first, both go together and are equally important though. Since you can get a better Rod for less money, I myself would focus strictly on a quality reel. There are a lot of very good rods under $200/$250, but only a select a select amount of reels that will last in that range. Are you surf fishing or pier/boat? That makes a difference too. I'm fishing from the surf, and what reels would you buy under that 200$ price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLap21 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Depends on your price range. Overall, a reel is more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASrod Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hands down, the Penn SSV. I own the SSV6500BLS, it's my favorite reel. Great drag, powerful and smooth. If you can dream it, I can meme it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carangua Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Best investment is in the LINE, then comes your knowledge in the best knots, then comes the reel and then the rod. But you shouldn't invest in one ignoring the other, matching the reel with the rod is as important as matching an engine with a gear box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoNYC Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Shimano Baitrunner D series is one of the best surf workhorse reels for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnycakes Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 In proportions , price range and intended use. Most 150$ reels can handle most of what you throw at them besides submerging and heavy loads( huge fish or fast water) but a high end rod will often give you a lighter,more sensitive rod with more power so as a general answer I would pick the rod unless your swimming ,jigging tuna or fishing the ditch. plays well with others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Rod. The rod really does all the work of casting and most of the work fighting fish. You have a crappy rod and the whole experience becomes inefficient and unpleasant. I'd rather have a good rod (i.e. the right rod) and a $100 reel, than have a crappy rod and a $500 reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 For FW i say rod....Surf definitely reel. "Panacheless is no way to go through life" Tims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I vote reel. There are a lot of decent cheap rods out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetwater Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Starting out, I would get a quality reel. Rods tend to be application specific, but a reel can be used in many different situations. A quality reel is only as good as you take care of it. Just because you paid a little extra, you still are not exempt from keeping it in good condition. HouseyJD 1 I have become too old to drink bourbon on the rocks. I will still drink it in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnycakes Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 ^good post^ plays well with others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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