Thread: Casting Fellows

CF,I have many rods and reels ,but son had brought me a in expensive one like I use from walmart,it's a cheerywood 5 and 1/2 foot,light, It was 23 dollars ,but thursday we went to Dick's in raleigh and I saw that same rod with reel for 39 dollars and went to pay for it and she ring it up for 29 dollars so I went back inand brought me 2 more , they are light and I love them ,do have one a little better but not worth the different in price

WalMart has another inexpensive rod that I like, it is a Shakespeare Micro Graphite and comes 3 lengths, 5'6", 6', and 7'. Costs $17 to$19. I have a couple of 5'6" that I used for docks shooting and fishing under low hanging trees and several 7' for other casting. It's softer than the Cherrywood, dnly drawback to me is it is made in China, but, I like the rod despite this.

Thanks for the reply's so far guys. I have 2 cherrywoods and like them. Especially the 7 footer for casting distance. I may spend up to a 100 bill on an outfit just to give everyone an idea of range. What are some upper end reels or does it make that much difference?

Can I but in for a question about rod lengths . What length has the best control and distance?

Shimano Clarus 6' Light action rods & Shimano Symetre reels. Bought them at Ray's Bait & Tackle, Eden NC. Fishdoc & wvspec told me about Ray's.

I will second the Shakespeare Micro Graphite and if you use the 10# Berkley Nanofil you will be amazed. This line is $20 for 150yds and worth every penny. I take the finger flipper thing off the reel it hangs up alot. I think the regular price was $24 but they put it on sale every spring for $20. I bought 4 and have not wore out the first one yet.

If you want an upgrade reel try the Plunger Presidential. $49 at wally world. I use this set up for Speckled trout also and it does great.

CF, went to petersburg today and at dicks they also had the cherrywood 6 and 1/2 with 5 ball bearning reels for same price, just to me they are a little too heavy and a little stiffer but if you are looking for a longer rod ,can't beat that price

I too use the Shakespeare Micro Graphite 7' for casting with a Abu Garcia Cardinal reel. Together costs about $58. I also like a Lews 5.5' combo I bought from Greentop that I use quite a bit especially dock shooting.