mhartley1994 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hey guys, I know I haven't been gone too long and Im already thinking about getting back into the swimbait game. I dont want to just dive right back in and wind up emptying out piggy banks, bank accounts, and everything else that might be holding money. I was thinking about buying a rod, a reel, and one swimbait (for right now). Heres what Im looking at: Shimano Calcutta 201D (Used on the Black Market) Phenix M1 MH Swimbait Rod (Used on the Black Market) Deps 175 Flash Carp (Used on the Black Market) I dont want to spend a fortune but I do want a nice rod and reel. Do you guys think this would be a good setup for me to get back into throwing swimbaits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Welcome back Matt. That didn't take long haha hope you get your setup soon. mhartley1994 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBF_Baits Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I would personally not go smaller than a 300 size reel but that's just my personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyW Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have the m1 mh inshore 2-6oz paired with a shimano 300d and absolutely love it for a all around round for baits in the 2-3oz (sweet spot) i personally wouldn't go smaller then a 300 reel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyc Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Irod and Cardiff 300 works well and doesn't break the bank been using both for a wile and like them both. Lots of great swimbait guys throwing the Cardiff. bassfiend72, biggfeast, mhartley1994 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyW Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Irod and Cardiff 300 works well and doesn't break the bank been using both for a wile and like them both. Lots of great swimbait guys throwing the Cardiff.+1 the cardiff is a work horse for the price cant beat it biggfeast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhartley1994 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've had a Cardiff before and I just want something a little nicer. I've also been eyeballing a 301E Curado. I won't be throwing anything over 3oz so I think the Phenix M1 MH rod and the Curado 301E should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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