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Battle Spinning Reel Kit, Size 5000, Includes Reel Cover and Spare Anodized Aluminum Spool, Right/Left Handle Position, HT-100 Front Drag System Battle Reel Kit 2500

PENN

Battle Spinning Reel Kit, Size 5000, Includes Reel Cover and...

A tough little workhorse for everyday fishing

8.7/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Full metal body and rotor give a solid, durable fe...
- Heavier than many other 2500-size reels, not ideal...
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122 Premium Hand Tied Fly Fishing Flies Assortment - Two Fly Boxes Included - Dry, Wet, Nymphs, Streamers, Wooly Buggers, Terrestrials - Trout, Bass Lure Set, Kit, Gift

VENTURES FLY CO

122 Premium Hand Tied Fly Fishing Flies Assortment - Two Fly...

A no-fuss starter kit that actually catches fish

8.6/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Packaging ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Large variety of proven patterns that cover most b...
- Limited depth in key confidence patterns; not many...
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Moonshine Rod Co - Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Extra Rod Tip Section, Slow-Medium-Fast Action 5wt 9' Drifter Ii

Moonshine Rod Company

Moonshine Rod Co - Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Ex...

A solid mid-priced fly rod with a smart backup tip

8.6/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Packaging ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Comes with an extra tip section and a solid 5-comp...
- Not as light or crisp as higher-end premium rods
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Moonshine Rod Co - Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Extra Rod Tip Section, Slow-Medium-Fast Action 7wt 10' Drifter Ii

Moonshine Rod Company

Moonshine Rod Co - Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Ex...

A solid workhorse euro/indicator rod that doesn’t feel overpriced

8.6/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Extra tip section included, so a broken tip doesn’...
- Finish and cork are good but not premium; more pra...
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Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights Gunmetal 5/6

Redington

Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die...

Budget bruiser with serious drag power

8.5/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very strong carbon fiber drag for the price, more...
- Heavier and less refined than similarly sized mach...
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Moonshine Rod Co - Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Extra Rod Tip Section, Slow-Medium-Fast Action 6' ULF Rambler

Moonshine Rod Company

Moonshine Rod Co - Fly Fishing Rod with Carrying Case and Ex...

A compact ultralight rod that’s fun to fish and easy to live with

8.6/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Good sensitivity and casting for light lures in a...
- Fast action may feel a bit stiff for ultra-tiny lu...
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Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights Gunmetal 9/10

Redington

Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die...

Budget bruiser with serious drag power

8.5/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Very strong carbon drag with more power than most...
- Heavy and noticeably bulkier than machined reels i...
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo New Model 30 Size Reel - 6'9" - Medium Light - 2pc

Fenwick

Pflueger President Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo New M...

A light, capable setup with some question marks on the rod

6.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Reel is smooth, reliable, and good for light fresh...
- Rod blank feels fragile, with real-world reports o...
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Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo Wrath Ii - New Model 5000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Heavy - 2pc

PENN

Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo Wrath Ii - New...

A tough 5000-size setup that’s good, but not flawless

7.9/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Strong 7' medium-heavy rod with good backbone for...
- Reel is only moderately smooth and uses a basic fe...
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Battle Spinning Reel Kit, Size 5000, Includes Reel Cover and Spare Anodized Aluminum Spool, Right/Left Handle Position, HT-100 Front Drag System Battle Reel 3000

PENN

Battle Spinning Reel Kit, Size 5000, Includes Reel Cover and...

A tough, no-nonsense saltwater workhorse

8.7/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Full metal body, side plate, and rotor give a toug...
- Heavier than many competitors, which can be tiring...
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St - Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod, TSR, Durably Sensitive with Impressive Power, High Performing Spinning Rod 7'0" Medium/Fast 1 Pc.

St Croix Rods

St - Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod, TSR, Durably Sensitive...

A solid all-rounder that rewards good technique (and punishes abuse)

8.2/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Light and sensitive SCII carbon blank that clearly...
- Less forgiving durability if you use heavy braid,...
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St - Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod, TSR, Durably Sensitive with Impressive Power, High Performing Spinning Rod 7'0" Medium-light/Fast 2 Pc.

St Croix Rods

St - Croix Rods Triumph Spinning Rod, TSR, Durably Sensitive...

A light 7' stick that’s sensitive but not perfect

8.2/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Light, sensitive SCII carbon blank that clearly ou...
- Mid-range components and reel seat feel basic comp...
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