Shimano Sahara FD Spinning Reel and Bass Pro Shops XPS Rod

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

The Shimano Sahara FD series of spinning reels, is my number one favorite all purpose spinning reel for fishing in CT. What makes the Shimano Sahara reels so great is their balance between quality and affordability. They are built by Shimano, so you know they are made right, they have the feel of a more expensive reel like the stradic, but have the price tag of a shakepeare. I use my Sahara reels (all 6 of them) for bass fishing, pike fishing, striper fishing in the river and the sound, and fighting tough bluefish from the shoreline, and have not had one fail yet! I usually like 3000 size for all purpose, but a step up to the 4000 will give you some leverage against the big stripers and blues.

I have also been asked many times what kind of rod do I usually pair up with the sahara reels, and my response is always a bass pro shops xps medium-heavy 7 foot rod which works great for fresh and saltwater applications. The xps rods are again a good mix of quality and affordability, which is important in tough economic times. They have the feel of an expensive rod without the outrageous price tag.

Bass pro shops also feels an xps rod and a shimano sahara reel are a match made in fishing heaven, so they offer it as a combo as well. If you want more information on my favorite rod and reel combination for CT fishing success, you can click on either of the pictures below.