Light action rod and reel suggestions

[Troller]

Hi Folks,
I am looking at purchasing a light action rod and reel combo for the up coming spring pan fish season. My budget is about $80.00 max. I have an old light action baitcasting outfit already. I am looking for a spinning outfit. I am interested in any suggestions on what other folks use. Also the type of line you use. I cant wait, only a few more weeks I hope...
Thank you,
Dave

[BC FD]

Hi Dave.
Just got back from Florida. Bought a new reel down there. We have 2 Penn Fierce 3000 reels and I had a chance to buy a new reel. Saw the Penn Fierce 2 3000. It was $59 dollars at the local tackle retailer. Put it on the lightest spinning rod we have down there and caught a 30" Bonnet head shark on it and then a 26 "snook out of my kayak. It is a great reel for the price. The 4000 is $89 at Cabelas. They don't list the 3000 but they may be able to get it. We use the 3000 Penns all the time when fishing Charlotte harbor.
The first 2 Penns I bought are 4 and 5 years old and have only ever seen saltwater.
I have a Shimano Saros reel $180 that I use and then wash that is nicer than the Penns but double the price.
I have been extremely impressed with these Penns and I see lots of them on charter boats and private boats in the launches we fish.
I forgot to mention that the Fierce 2 has the bait runner feature as well.
That's my .25 for what it is worth.
Good luck with your purchase.
Mitch

[Alby]

Hi Dave,
I just posted a spinning rod that might be exactly what you're looking for.

Let me know if you're interested.

Alby

[Moosebunk]

On sale down from $99.99 to $49.99. Would look at the 7 footer, or 6.6... light to ultralight.

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/45418/cab ... nning-rods

But at $80 that doesn't leave much room on the reel.

[CNs]

On sale down from $99.99 to $49.99. Would look at the 7 footer, or 6.6... light to ultralight.

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/45418/cab ... nning-rods

But at $80 that doesn't leave much room on the reel.

This is a great deal ON THIS rod for 49$ definitely look for ultra light to light. the 6' ultralight or 7' light

for a reel

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/44552/abu ... ning-reels

Over at SAIL they will be having a sale this Wednesday : 15% off on all regularly marked prices.
Rod

https://www.sail.ca/en/daiwa-canne-a-la ... -po-455392

Reel

https://www.sail.ca/en/shimano-sedona-5 ... 7-1-177075


I like to use 2 - 4lb nanofil. less line twist with a 4lb flouro leader

[Troller]

Thanks for all of the valuable information guys! I really appreciate it. I have not made a purchase yet but I will doing that soon!
C'mon spring!
Good fishing
Dave

[cheeze]

If still looking I have som erodes for sale that will fit bill and budget