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Rod & Reel Combos
Why purchase a rod and reel combo?
A combo is a matched rod and reel set, configured for a specific type of fishing. IE Boat Supplies offers baitcasting combos, conventional combos and spinning combos. The selection varies from basic set-ups to top quality packages with excellent reels and quality rods by Penn, and others.
Combos are ready for use. All you must do is wind line onto the reel’s spool, add the terminal tackle and you are ready to rock. Some combos even come with fishing line pre-wound onto the reel. All the rod and reel combos that IE Boat Supplies offers are “balanced”, which means that reels are selected to match the action, power and intended purpose of the rod.
Many anglers who buy combos want a relatively simple, inexpensive rig. If you are a novice or value-conscious angler who doesn’t want to customize tackle, you are a prime candidate for a combo—as are parents who want something functional and cheap for their kids to learn on. Although many combos are basic set-ups offered at a value price, some are sophisticated pairings that include premium rod and reel components.
What to consider when selecting a rod and reel combo
Your selection of a rod and reel combo should hinge on the type of fishing and the size of the fish you want to catch. The combo you select might be a light-action set-up that is best for small inland species or a heavier-action combo to handle larger fish. When selecting, bear in mind that so long as the rod and reel have corrosion-resistant components, some combos (but not all) can work equally well for inshore salt- or freshwater use. For example, if you fish along the gulf coast or in the Florida Keys, a bait casting combo suitable for throwing large swim baits and tackling large bass can also be used for snook and other inshore, saltwater fish. The same can be said for some spinning rod and reel combos. When selecting a combo, avoid “overkill”, an example of which would be to purchase a heavy-action conventional combo to catch small trout.