Help buying rod and reel surf combo....

[Anthony]

I have a $400.00 gift card I can use at Cabelas or Basspro. I'd like to keep at 400 or less but would go over a little if i have too.

I'd like to get a 9 foot rod and a reel to go with it.

Any suggestions would be great

Thanks

[Jigman13]

Not a bad budget to get something decent. Throwing plugs, soaking bait or both?

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

Not a bad budget to get something decent. Throwing plugs, soaking bait or both?

mostly Throwing plugs and shad baits..snag and drop as well.

[FISHGERE]

Call 732-991-6843 have some used stuff and tackle decent rods reels etc save your gift certificate for other stuff priced to sell

[Fisherman120]

St Croix Mojo(3/4 to 4) with a Penn SSV 4500 is a nice combo that with braid will come at or below 400.

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Fisherman120

St Croix Mojo(3/4 to 4) with a Penn SSV 4500 is a nice combo that with braid will come at or below 400.

thx..ill check it out

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Fisherman120

St Croix Mojo(3/4 to 4) with a Penn SSV 4500 is a nice combo that with braid will come at or below 400.

Fisherman, the ssv 4500 can also be ordered with the Live Liner option. is that a feature that I want in a surf caster. I'm thinking it can come in handy when fishing clams etc ?

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Fisherman120

St Croix Mojo(3/4 to 4) with a Penn SSV 4500 is a nice combo that with braid will come at or below 400.

hey fish i just received the reel still waiting for rod...but the reel is a little on the heavy side. I hope it will feel more balanced/lighter when mounted to rod?