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Apr 14, 2020 7:16 AM
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frontpage Posted by ajdetc • Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020 7:16 AM
Daiwa 6' Lady Samurai X Spinning Fishing Rod & Reel Combo
+ Free Curbside Pickup$15
$25
40% offDick's Sporting Goods
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My dad uses spincasters. I did the same for him. Removed the junky line. Cleaned it out for him and tighten everything down. He abused it for 2 years before I had to break it down again for him. I guess I don't understand why they would think a 25 dollar setup would work right out the package.
Edit: I'm certain this uses plastic gears. Eventually they'll wear down on you making the trek junk. That's okay. If you managed to wear it down it means you actually enjoy fishing and now you can spend some real money on your next setup.
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I think this is last year's model so availability is limited. The 2020 model is $30.
I have been using samurai combo this spring that I bought last year, pretty decent for the price. Perfect for the kid to learn how to fish, and cheap enough just in case he stepped on it by accident.
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Note that the spincast version has worse review compare to the spinning reel. Having said that, the spinning reel is very basic, but get the job done so far for my kid to use. I do have a spare (better) reel if mine broke - I am not even going to attempt to fix it or warranty it.
My dad uses spincasters. I did the same for him. Removed the junky line. Cleaned it out for him and tighten everything down. He abused it for 2 years before I had to break it down again for him. I guess I don't understand why they would think a 25 dollar setup would work right out the package.
Edit: I'm certain this uses plastic gears. Eventually they'll wear down on you making the trek junk. That's okay. If you managed to wear it down it means you actually enjoy fishing and now you can spend some real money on your next setup.
It works fine, but can very much tell it's a cheap reel. Perfect for the wife who fishes with me twice a year. Casts fine, retrieves fine, just doesn't perform very well when reeling in a fish. Wife caught about a 1.5 lb bass in 3 ft water when we were out this weekend, and looked like she was struggling to pull it in. Kinda surprised me, so I tried it out for a bit. Hooked up to a bass around 1 lb, and was surprised how much the reel struggled to pull it towards shore.
That being said, at $15 for occasional use or for someone just getting started, this is a really good deal. Surprisingly smooth for such a cheap price. If you fish regularly, I'd stay away from this. I certainly won't be taking this rod out with me.
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as for the comment about it taking forever to reel in a fish. that has to do with the gear ratio more than the reel itself. as well as setting the drag properly to fight the fish properly. you aren't gonna find many 6 or 7 speed reels at this price point, nor do they make that many spinning rods like that.
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