what about this?!
 

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...&cmCat=3336533

i'm thinking about geting this... what you guy's think????????????

it looks good..... i need something cheap like this that will work good and will catch fish without breaking on me...

Hey Popin Plug, Have you check out Decatheron Sport Store recently? They are having a going out of business sale on all their sports products and Fishing is included. You can get Rods and Reels for over 40% off... I purchased a Rod and Reels for use as back up and together got over $50 discount. Go check them out if there is one near you... There is one in Norwood, Mass. on RT 1, right next to Mr. Tux at the Rotary... I plan to head back to get another rod and save it so when my rods break, I have a replacement.. :bl: :bl:
Already brought a rep[lacement Reels (Daiwa Emcastplus 6000) got it for $30 off...

The line capacity looks similar to a 6500 series abu, which you could probably also find for about the same money. I saw a red 7000 at wallyworld the other day for $85.

What's almost certain is that Browning doesn't make reels, so the question is "Who makes it and who fixes it?". At least with Abu Garcia, you can find spare parts and/or performance parts anywhere. Just my 2 cents.

Ask yourself - do you really need conventional if you are concerned about things breaking on you? And if you are a first time switcher to convench expect THAT downtime as well...

If you are looking for a good rod / reel combo to do yoeman's work in fishing get an 8' Tsunami on a used Penn 6500...

Even better - tell is what you WANT to do with the combo , spell out your budget, and let us guide you a long a bit....

Grt something thats prooven(sp), even if it costs more. "Cheap and without breaking" can be tuff, depending on how much abuse your gear sees

o yea i forgot there were going out of buissness