mid range combo under $170

[nickpicc06]

hey guys, ive only been fishing for a few months and my second hand rod has done its time. im looking to pick up something thats a 7 foot with a 2000 to 3000 size reel. im going to be using it mainly for catching fish like flathead,bream, garfish etc. the specs im looking for are
- 7 foot in length
- 2000 to 3000 size reel
- 2 piece rod
- a little bigger than a 2-4 kilo rod
i would appreciate any help. Thanks

[e.welch]

hey guys, ive only been fishing for a few months and my second hand rod has done its time. im looking to pick up something thats a 7 foot with a 2000 to 3000 size reel. im going to be using it mainly for catching fish like flathead,bream, garfish etc. the specs im looking for are
- 7 foot in length
- 2000 to 3000 size reel
- 2 piece rod
- a little bigger than a 2-4 kilo rod
i would appreciate any help. Thanks

Shimano sienna 2500 paired with a shimano squid rod. The reason why I would use a squid rod is because you see bites on them easier then if it was a soft plastics rod and personally I use mine for everything squid pinkies gars flathead the whole lot and I can’t complain it works a treat others may have other recommendations but this is what I use and I normally catch a couple fish

[Sebb]

hey guys, ive only been fishing for a few months and my second hand rod has done its time. im looking to pick up something thats a 7 foot with a 2000 to 3000 size reel. im going to be using it mainly for catching fish like flathead,bream, garfish etc. the specs im looking for are
- 7 foot in length
- 2000 to 3000 size reel
- 2 piece rod
- a little bigger than a 2-4 kilo rod
i would appreciate any help. Thanks

If those species are your target, then stick to 2-4 kg rod.

Anaconda and BCF often having clearance sale. Look for Shimano Jewel or Shimano Raider 2-4kg, and get sienna 2500. Put 10lb braid. Should be within your budget.

[Andrews]

Should be plenty of nice combos within that price range, for the length will you be fishing land-based? Will you be fishing beaches, piers or more urban?
Size 2500 should be a perfect size, anything bigger would be a bit heavy weight wise.
Should be a few options around that 2-5kg mark, but I feel 2-4kg is more versatile for the mix of species.

I've been running a 7'3 2-5kg rod w/10lb braid, 2500 reel, fishing from the beach and piers and I've found that to be a good length. It's long enough to get a plastic out there and perfect size for flicking the plastic up against pylons. Keen to see what others recommend.

[e.welch]

The exact rod I use is a shimano sonic lure squid and honestly can’t complain about it paired with a sienna 2500 and 10lb j braid works a treat and I get lots of different species on it