what kinda pole/reel combo would work for someone who doesnt use plugs very often? i have a penn 9500ss/uglystik 11ft for my surfcasting with chunk baits... but once in a blue moon, might want to toss a plug or two to see what happens, any ideas?

when i say cheap, i mean under 75$ and can be gotten at bennys walmart or m&ds or whatnot as i dont want to invest hard-earned dollars on a setup that isnt used very often..

this'll be used for in the surf off the rocks like the wewantic or in falmouth or wareham or barnstable or sandwich :)))

thanks... :-)

Check out the Ticas
I have a 8 footah that I used all season for plugging.. Its about 60 bucks

ticas has a rod/reel combo?

ohhh. my bad... nope no combos..

Tica rod with an Okuma AV 50a few others in the shop also.

go to mike's, dan.

Got a 9 foot Tica for Mrs Crafty to try (Mother's Day gift - one of 'em) - I'm amazed at the quality for the price - 65-70 bucks retail.

Now I'm anxious to try it - looks nice too, doesn't look cheap either - feels good, wanna try it with a 36" weight attached for starters to see if she'll like it :laughs:

I just PM'd MikeCC to see what he's got... I may spring for a Tica Rod....

Jugs-tah,
Decathlon Sports (Hanover is the one I go to) has some combo's in your price range that are great for the money. Graphite rod, and shimano "knock #^&#^&#^&#^& reels. It is their store brand rod and reel but it seems they added all the bells and whistles as far as quality guides, cork handle, and even a liveliner option on the reels.

-Tight Lines

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