What do you guys thing of this rod and reel I plan on buying? Any opinions?

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DanSerr
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What do you guys thing of this rod and reel I plan on buying? Any opinions?

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I have an old Shakespeare ugly stick rod and reel combo I got for $40 years ago. Its ok, nothing special. I plan on upgrading without spending a lot.

For the reel I'm going to get the Shimano Sienna Spinning Reel. Its on sale for less than $30 at academy.

For the rod I'm undecided between the Shimano Sellus Freshwater Spinning Rod and Berkley Lightning Rod M Spinning Rod. 2500

I will post links of the items from Academy, by the way this coupon code gets you %10 off academy today: 18WACTEN

Reel: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/shiman ... id=3969871

shimano rod: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/shiman ... tid=790405

Berkley rod: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/berkle ... =113762968
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Re: What do you guys thing of this rod and reel I plan on buying? Any opinions?

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I personally like the Ugly Stik line of rods for the price and durability. As for the reel, Shimano is a good name brand reel and has good reviews everywhere. You can find comparable reels as well and they are about the same price.
I never pay more than $50 for a reel and $50 for a rod myself. I currently have over 60 rods of different makers and about 40 reels of different makers as well. Most have lasted me a very long time with cleaning and maintenance.
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Re: What do you guys thing of this rod and reel I plan on buying? Any opinions?

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Thank you for the input KB, I saw a few posts on here about the sienna and since its low priced I figured I'd give it a shot.
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Re: What do you guys thing of this rod and reel I plan on buying? Any opinions?

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I have a berkley lightning rod in 6'6 ML. With a 2000 series Daiwa RG and 10lb test. Bought it on sale 3 years ago and its a tank has pulled in way more fish than my waterloos. Specks, whiting, and reds.

Really good rod for the money.

Sienna is a great budget reel also. Image

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