Bass Rod

[lastchance]

I'd like to build a bass spinning rod for my nephew, but I know little about them. He'll be fishing lakes for largemouths and rivers for smallmouths. Is it possible to buy a kit for about $75?
Thanks,
Bruce

[kbproctor]

Jann's has a few for about $56, tops. If you pieced it out you could dress up the seat and still be well under your $75 budget.

[lastchance]

What size rod should I buy him? Would a medium/heavy do the job?

[TampaJim]

Lakes for largemouth bass and rivers for smallmouth are two different rods. I recommend that you split the difference and go with something in the middle. Probably a 6'6", 6-12#, Fast Action.

If you build it with Fuji Aluminum Oxide guides, Fuji reel seat and EVA grips you will come in under budget and with a nice rod.

I can help with vendor and component selection, send a PM if interested.

Jim -

[dunfly]

I like Jann's, but I would also look at Mudhole's new MHX blanks. They are getting very good reviews and the kit price would come in at the $65 -$75 range. Personally, I would go with a medium rather than medium/heavy, but that is just my preference.

[jimsnarocks]

I received the Cabela's Mid-Winter Sale Catalog in today's mail. There is a smokin' deal on a casting rod kit. Fish Eagle kits in seven sizes and weights for $39.99.