So, I broke my current reel for my walleye/bass rod. Its a 6"6 medium power ugly stik elite. I live in ontario only near freshwater. Over the winter, I bought a Daiwa bg size 3500 which is a saltwater reel thats huge and super powerful (that does not pair well with the ugly stik). I have came up with 2 options.
Option 1
I sell the Daiwa bg (costed me 250$) for around 150, and use that money to buy this https://www.sail.ca/en/daiwa-revros-lt-spinning-reel-1263081?, which its size 2500 fits way better on the ugly stik.
Downside: I dont have a heavy freshwater setup for Big pike, lake trout, and occasional musky. I may have to buy one later.
Option 2
I buy this rod: https://www.sail.ca/en/daiwa-aird-coastal-inshore-spinning-rod-1-pc-759837 to pair with the Daiwa BG, and this size 2500 reel https://www.sail.ca/en/daiwa-revros-lt-spinning-reel-1263081? for the ugly stik. This is good because its a heavy combo that i dont have.
Downside: Expensive, and its a saltwater combo, which may not be ideal for me in freshwater.
Any help is appreciated, as I am still learning. If you think of additional options or rods or reels please share. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks!
Posted by randomacc161616