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Sportsman's Warehouse has Lew's American Hero Camo Spinning Combo - 6ft, Medium Power, 2pc - $29.99 + tax with free shipping at $49+ [sportsmans.com]
Online and in-store as part of the Memorial Day Sale 5/17/24 - 5/27/24
65% off of the regular price of $84.99.
Reel Features:
• 6 bearing system
• Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing
• Graphite frame and sideplate
• Skeletal graphite rotor
• Oiled felt multi-disc drag system
• Speed Lube for exceptional smoothness and performance in all weather conditions
• High strength solid brass Speed Gears, precision cut on Hamai CNC machines
• Aluminum handle with Combat Grip knob
Rod Features:
• IM7 2-piece graphite blank
• Gunsmoke stainless steel guide frames with stainless steel inserts
• Skeletal graphite reel seat
• EVA split-grips
• Patented "No Foul" hook keeper
Specifications
Model: AHC2060M-2
Length: 6ft
Power: Medium
Action: Fast
Line Weight: 4-10lbs
Lure Weight: 1/8-1/2oz
Line Cap: Mono: 120yds/8lb, Braid: 180yds/10lb
Piece: 2
Retrieve: Right/Left
Bearings: 6
Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Reel Weight: 8.9oz
Reel Model: AHC200
Max Drag: 13lbs
Retrieve Rate: 31in
Grip Type: Split
Handle Material: EVA
Material: Graphite
Guides + Tip: 7+Tip
Color: Camo
Rod Model: AHC60MS
Warranty: 1-year limited Manufacture warranty
Type: Spinning Combo
4.1 out of 5 star rating on Amazon where it's currently $52.32. [amazon.com] Most of the negative reviews are related to poor packing and/or a broken rod during shipping, which really isn't fair to judge the product negatively for. This would make a nice, inexpensive rod for trout, bass, panfish and other light to mid-sized freshwater species. I don't own this particular model, but Lew's has a reputation for making good gear. Happy fishing! Pro tip: take a kid for maximum enjoyment!
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For fresh, this is a solid beginner combo.
Shipping hurts though. Reel is $25 at Walmart currently. https://www.walmart.com/ip/182789069
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The walmart penn pursuit combo was way better quality compared to this.
Think he's referring to the Abu Garcia deals
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Sadly I wouldn't recommend this for salt. It'll wear out the reel and rust the rod.
For fresh, this is a solid beginner combo.
Shipping hurts though. Reel is $25 at Walmart currently. https://www.walmart.com/ip/182789069
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For fresh, this is a solid beginner combo.
Shipping hurts though. Reel is $25 at Walmart currently. https://www.walmart.com/ip/182789069
Order two for the free shipping and take a kid fishing. 😀
For fresh, this is a solid beginner combo.
Shipping hurts though. Reel is $25 at Walmart currently. https://www.walmart.com/ip/182789069
Gotcha. I have plenty of salt reels but just looking for a good rod for the yak
For fresh, this is a solid beginner combo.
Shipping hurts though. Reel is $25 at Walmart currently. https://www.walmart.com/ip/182789069
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I took a cruise through the Walmart website looking for saltwater rod/reel combos and found this: Shakespeare Continuum 7'6" Spinning Fishing Rod and Reel Combo @ $28.32. [walmart.com] That's a very slick deal, IMHO, and what seals it is that the combo comes with the Okuma Avenger Baitfeeder 6BB+1RB Fishing Reel. I've have a smaller version of this reel and love it, super smooth with the 7 total bearings. At that price I'm tempted to buy a few myself.
Have fun fishing with your kids. Ask some locals or the employees at the local bait shop what kind of rig and bait to use. Most folks who fish love to share their knowledge with new fishermen. Hopefully, your kids will love fishing and spending time together.
EDIT: Ah, poop! Just found this review on the combo I suggested: "Reel is not what's advertised, Decent combo,the rod is correct but but the reel is NOT described in the description of the product, different brand and not 6BB+1 as advertised."
That absolutely kills the deal, IMHO, because that Okuma reel in the description is a GREAT reel. And there aren't any decent photos of the reel to confirm which one it is. I can tell the reel is a dull black, and none of my Okuma reels look like that, so the review is probably accurate. Darn it, Walmart! It might still be a decent combo at that price, as the reviews are fairly good, but it's not the very slick deal I thought it was. At $28 I might still bite for your kids. Sorry for the confusion.
EDIT2: According to this review the reel is actually... "Not an okuma avenger 7 bb reel, it is a Shakespeare 2 ball bearing branded reel. Delivery was fast and rods came intact. no breaks." Not terrible for this money, but definitely a cheaper reel, which explains the low price. I still think this combo would be a good, inexpensive combo for your kids.