Best Baitcasting Rod and Reel - $100

[Bigreeler]

If you really want to go balls out. Get the Fuego from TW for $130.00 you can change the drags to carbontex. Switch out the side plate and spool bearing to boca bearings abec 5 or 7 orangseals. You can replace the bushing in the worm gear to a bearing and if your really feeling froggy change the handle or go a lil cheap for the 4 bearing handle from daiwa for 40.00 which looks like the Fuego handle but has 4 bearings.

[Fire Ball]

If you really want to go balls out. Get the Fuego from TW for $130.00 you can change the drags to carbontex. Switch out the side plate and spool bearing to boca bearings abec 5 or 7 orangseals. You can replace the bushing in the worm gear to a bearing and if your really feeling froggy change the handle or go a lil cheap for the 4 bearing handle from daiwa for 40.00 which looks like the Fuego handle but has 4 bearings.

I'm not going to upgrade anything, lol. I think I would mess it up, plus it would raise the cost.

[Bigreeler]

lol, well if you ever decided to upgrade that reel hit me up I could assist you so you dont mess it up. Well if you have the reel, upgrades can always come in time. They are truely worth it.

[BassinChef]

I was in the same situation almost a year ago as far as budget and reel needs, i picked up a Quantum Code(7.1:1)..and a Citica at FHS for just under $200 bucks both reels have been great all around reels for me ,both can cast a mile and were paired up with Clarus rods but i have upgraded one to a Powell rod .Just from my experience both reels have been excellent for a beginner to intermediate angler.I am not an expert angler by any means but i don`t like to waste money on inferior products either. Good luck with whatever you decide to buy.

BassinChef

[MarkyMark]

Are those Fuegos good for beginner baitcasters like myself?

[calico killer kevin]

Are those Fuegos good for beginner baitcasters like myself?

I feel that magforces are much easier for beginners becuase it is easily adjustable and more self-explanatory than centrifugals. So, the answer is yes.

[calico killer kevin]

If you really want to go balls out. Get the Fuego from TW for $130.00 you can change the drags to carbontex. Switch out the side plate and spool bearing to boca bearings abec 5 or 7 orangseals. You can replace the bushing in the worm gear to a bearing and if your really feeling froggy change the handle or go a lil cheap for the 4 bearing handle from daiwa for 40.00 which looks like the Fuego handle but has 4 bearings.

Lol...that's just a bit out of this price range haha

[Fire Ball]

If I have enough money after buying a fishfinder for my float tube, then I will try to buy a nice combo. I don't need anything for beginners because I cast my current reel with little to no brakes, only spool tension. I might be stuck with keeping my current rod and reel until I get some more money.

[Bigreeler]

CKK, come on bro your a SUPER TUNER kind of guy, thats why I said (Well if you have the reel, upgrades can always come in time. They are truely worth it.) haha you know they are.
HAHA, lol