I’ve recently became kind of addicted to fishing. And I need all new gear since I realized I need to quit going so cheapy on my gear with I broke two reels this weekend fishing. So any suggestions would be appreciated. I have a budget of about $150 for 2 rods. Give or take. Any info would be appreciated.
What are the best kind of rod and reels for bass fishing?
May 14th, 2010 
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I really like the Diawa Regal XL2500 Spiraling Reel. They run between $50 – $75 each. If you can find these for about $50, then you could buy a pair and place one on a 7′ Shakespere Hideous Stik Heavy Action Flipping rod and a additional on any standard 6′ Standard-Standard/Heavy action rod.
The Hideous Stik rods provide a lot of power and I have never had one break, even when using an ultralight to horse in a striper. The Diawa reels have a very long life span, fantastic drag control, long casts, and a smooth retrieve. They are also, like most spiraling reels, configurable to both a right and a left handed retrieve.
Hope this helps, excellent fishin.
So, $75-$100 for a bass outfit?
At this fee range, I would suggest :
Spiraling Reels
1. Shimano Sahara ($59.99)
2. Pflueger President ($59.99)
3. Daiwa Exceler ($59.99)
4. Mitchell 300Xe ($39.99)
5. Bass Pro Shops “Extreme” ($49.99)
Rods
1. Berkley 7′ onepiece Lightening Rod ($34.99)
2. Hideous Stik Lite 6′ onepiece ($39.99)
If I wanted to stay within this “fee point” and still get a lasting, decent, combo I would buy:
1st combo : Shimano Sahara/ Pflueger President & 7′ onepiece M-action Lightening Rod.
2nd combo: BPS “Extreme”/ Daiwa Exceler & Hideous Stik Lite 6′ onepiece MH action
(Don’t confuse regular Hideous Stiks with Hideous Stik Lite series. There is a world of difference!)
Go to http://www.basspro.com or Cabelas.com to additional investigate.(These 2 companys have brilliant restore policies.)
I use the cheap shakespear rods, and my excellent ancient trusty mitchell open face reel.