Quote Originally Posted by calico killer kevin View Post
With all the money you've spent on misc. stuff, you could've bought one pretty nice setup. DS'ing is one thing you don't want to BS because you'll get a lot of headaches and heartaches. I buy all components seperate because I've never found a combo that I like.

My requirements for DS Setup are:
6'9"-7'2"
ML or M Depending on target species and depth
1 Piece
Split Grip Preferred
Ex-Fast or slightly faster than regular Fast action
Sensitive, Sensitive, Sensitive is the name of the game

Reel:
2000 or 2500 Size Quality Spinning (Personally I prefer casting reels, but a good DS casting reel is gonna cost you $$$)

Line:
15lb PowerPro or (Preferably)Sufix
5ft 4lb, 6lb, or 8lb Fluoro Leader

Price of a good combo is at least $100 without line. Think Sedona 2500 and Berkley Amp or Shock.
How about a Shimano Convergence CVSX70ML with a Shimano Solstace SO2500FI? I'm probably going to spool Vanish 6 lb test or Izorline XXX 6 lb.