Kmart Rods and Reels

[wem21]

Hi all,
Kmart rod and reel combos are on sale, so I was thinking of buying a set. Are they any good or are they the same as the wooden twigs and reels that have been dunked in the surf multiple times?
Cheers

[Boonanza]

Save your cash mate it's all junk at Kmart now. :down:

[smile0784]

Save your cash mate it's all junk at Kmart now. :down:

X 2
My mates kmart reels didnt even last 4 months and was washed down with fresh water after every trip out

[Duffman]

Designed to be used once and then thrown out. I'm going to have an old man's rant. When I was a boy, Kmart had all name brands like Shimano and Daiwa. They even sold guns! Now it's garbage. They don't have many suppliers any more as they have their own factories in China punching out all the crap. Bigger profit margins.

[Lightningx]

Pay a bit more and get some better quality stuff mate :thumbsup:

[bowl]

Dunno what budget is, but annaconda had some clearance items.
I picked up Shimano aerowave graphite for 50 bucks , n Pflueger salt reel 50 also

[smile0784]

The ceaper stuff at.bcf is better then kmart brand.
Just keep a eye out for sales at bcf, anaconda, rays.
Can pick up a good deal then

[wem21]

thanks for saving me some money and time

[Fishbref]

It's a shame; I used to love their 30% off sales. Local store had a fabulous cabinet full of mid range gear; Shimano BTRs, TLDs and Symetres in particular...

Now it's just good for cheap sinkers.

[smile0784]

I dont think there sinkers are cheap.