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| Thoughts on the 7'4 or 7'6" combo for throwing hair and cranks in the 1-3 (4oz) range?? |
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Location: Hugo, MN | 7'6" |
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Location: lansing, il | id go with the 7 6 also, the 7 4 is a heavier rod. i dont think there is a better combo out there for the money!!! i buy them for kids and friends to use who dont have equipment, they take alot of abuse and bass pro backs thier stuff 100% replacement garantee!! |
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| What about getting a Mania all around set up for a friend who is just starting out? Maybe the 7 footer? |
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| Go 7'6" or 8' for that  |
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Location: lansing, il | depends, i dont know if there is a right answer for the 1st set up question, i would probablly go with the 7 or 7 2 prsonally but thats me. some people have a harder time with the longer rods. remember also that some of the 7 6 models and the 8 ft are 2 piece or retractable butts i beleive. i dont know if that is better for you or not, i always stick with the 1 pc. rods. a guys ht. and where he fishines out of the boat can also determine what length rod will suit him best. i personally think the 7 ft mh is a great starter rod. thats what size i started my son with and also a couple of other guys. the 7 2 is a heavy rod which is better if you throw alot of bigger baits or jerk baits. |
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| I prefer the 8' myself. It is a one piece rod with a retractable but section. This rod will throw everything in your box up to about 5oz.
Also, I too have never been a fan of 2 piece rods but I DO like the longer rods. Makes doing figure eights super easy and also will cast lures effortlessly. If you have never tried a long rod then don't judge them until you give it a good days workout. I did try the 8'6" (2 piece rod) and loved it too, but havent got one as of yet.
As for the reel and rod combo, I don't think for the money you can find anything that compares. I have other rods- St. Croix's, Loomis, etc with all types of reels, and I wish I would have started with the Bass Pro Combo. I have as much as $350 in some of my other rod/reel combos and I still prefer the Mania Combo... I pick it up first before all others. I could have got 2 complete setups for that $350 and had change left over!
Don't think you have to spend big bucks to have a first rate rig. If you just have money burning a hole in your pocket then go ahead, but if you would rather keep as much cash in your pocket but want a AWESOME rig then check out the Bass Pro Mania combos. |
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