Shimano is undeniably one of the best in the business when it comes to rod and reel construction. The new Shimano 6' FXS-60MB2 (2 pc) spinning rods are Fast Action, Medium Power (Line Wt. = 6-14 lbs.). Highly versatile, these Shimano FXS spinning rods can be used in a wide variety of river, stream, lake, or saltwater applications with mono, flouro, or braid. Supported by highly favorable ratings, and known for their dependability, reliability, and durability, these Shimano FXS spinning rods pair up perfectly with their IX1000R reel mates.
This reel incorporates the application of Shimano's vast knowledge and experience at an unbelievably low price. The IX1000R spinning reel is among the cheapest that Shimano makes, giving the everyday fisherman "a major bang for his buck." Anglers used to have to sacrifice advanced features like anti-reverse, but those days are gone. Now, the only thing anglers are sacrificing in a less expensive reel is refinement because all Shimano reels come today with the complete range of basic features. In fact, this reel can be used effectively in a wide variety of river, stream, lake, or saltwater applications with mono, flouro, or braid.
Given that it is rated so highly for both fresh and saltwater use, the Shimano IX Spinning reel is remarkably affordable. Featuring a graphite frame, sideplates, rotor, and spool for lightweight strength, with the easy-to-use Quick Fire II system for fast and easy casting, it is about as trouble-free as can be. The Shimano IX1000R spinning reels have a Gear Ratio = 4.1:1; Maximum Drag = 7 lbs.; Line Capacity (lbs.-yds.) = 8-110; Retrieval is interchangeable; Recovery = 19" per crank; Weight = 8 lbs., 4 oz. The Shimano IX1000R spinning reels are spooled with 10 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting Clear Mono.
Buy the components of these combos, and you will pay $25.70 ($18.61 + $1.12 tax + $5.97 VS) for a Shimano 6' FXS-60MB-2 (2 pc) spinning rod, $20.86 ($13.99 + $0.90 tax + $5.97 VS) for a Shimano IX1000R spinning reel, and
$10.91 ($7.49 + $0.45 tax + $2.97 VS) for the 10 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting Clear Mono Line, for a total of $57.47 for 1 combo, or $114.94 for 2 combos. Follow up on this ad, and you can buy 1 combo for $45, or 2 for $80.