what do you guys think?

[smoothest485]

[quote bigpikeguy]Dont let them guys talk you out of that combo. The Exceler is a Mid lever reel and i will do you just dandy. I have 3 exceler reels and i do really well with them. As of now they are may fave baitcaster. I looked at the combo you are getting and i think it is a deal for 79.99. I paid that just for my exceler reels alone. So its like they are giving you the rod for free. I dont know anything about that rod, but what does it matter when you are getting it that cheap. I taught my buddy how to use a baitcaster with that reel and he learned very fast. My recommendation is to set the dial on the side all the way up to #10 full on while you are learning. As you get better you can turn it back. Good luck![/quote]

thanks a lot. thats the kinda feedback i really wanted. someone with experience with the actual reel.

not that i dont appreciate everybodys feedback i thank u all.

but i dont really care about the rod quality as much as the reel quality. i kno theres sposed to be all sorts of advantages to this rod and that rod but in my opinion if the fish bites and the rod doesnt snap on the way in its a good rod.

and i did look at bass pros site and they dont really have much in my price range other than a bps brand.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores..._THUMBNAIL

i figured for the same price why not get a name brand? anybody know anything about that one in comparison
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