Comments on: Im buying my partner a fishing reel for xmas and I need help?

By: SharonW

SharonW — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:28:01 +0000

If this is for light tackle and lake fishing take a look at a Zebco 33 combo rod/reel for about $30 at Walmart. This is great for beginners. It is a closed face reel which will eliminate ‘bird’s nests’. Once the angler gains a little experience, he/she can move up to a Garcia Spinning Reel. Me, I wouldn’t be caught dead fishing with nothing else but a Garcia 6000. SharonW

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:57:11 +0000

Give Cabela’s a call. They’ve got great products, fair prices, and fast shipping. Check em out.
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By: castmoney

castmoney — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:08:44 +0000

Walmart usually has a good selection of reels at about that price. Abu Garcia is a good brand but it will usually run about 35 to 45. castmoney

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:27:27 +0000

I dont know if u guys have gander mountian by you but there reals are made by fluger or at least were but i bought a gander mountian tournament real it has 10 bearings and spins really well but if u dont the giftcard would be a great gift idea btw Merry Cristmas Tom

By: garion

garion — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:41:07 +0000

you should probaly not buy a second hand. i have a zebco rhino because it is my second fishin rod and reel. i got it walmart for like around 30bucks ive caught some good fish and it cast great and has a comfortable grip garion

By: fisher295

fisher295 — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:54:55 +0000

Since I don’t know how much a quid is, I’d just give him the money for it. fisher295

By: Chadd

Chadd — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:19:40 +0000

If you know so very little about fishing, I think your best course is to either ask your partner exactly what make and model he/she wants, or (better yet) get a gift card. Better to avoid the awkwardness of that gift-giving situation where the recipient wants to accept the gift even though it’s not quite right. There will be no hurt feelings on either side. It may seem a little less warm and a little more clinical than opening a “real” present, but a gift card to a place where the person can get a fishing reel would enable you to get exactly what he/she wants. Chadd