Budget Rig Builder
A rig that fits your wallet
Pick your fish and a rough spending level. We’ll spec the rod, reel, line and lures, and show roughly where the money goes.
Dedicated Angler. Spend where you feel it: rod sensitivity and a smooth, strong drag.
Levels are ballpark: we sort gear by what it sold for when we last checked, and prices change. Check each price on Amazon.
Dedicated Angler kit
About $200
- Rod~35%
- Reel~35%
- Line~5%
- Lure kit~25%
A ballpark, not a quote: the level and the split come from what the gear sold for when we last checked, and prices change. Check each item’s price on Amazon.
Rod
Elite Spinning Rod
Ugly Stik · 6'6" · Medium · 2-piece
~35%
of kit, roughly
A lighter, more sensitive step up that keeps the legendary durability.
Reel
President Spinning Reel
Pflueger · Size 30 · 5.2:1
~35%
of kit, roughly
Light, smooth and dependable, with an aluminium spool for braid.
Line
Red Label Fluorocarbon
Seaguar · 10 lb · 250 yd
~5%
of kit, roughly
Low-visibility line for clear water and wary fish.
Lure kit
Mystery Tackle Box: Freshwater Bass
Catch Co · Premium lures
~25%
of kit, roughly
A box of premium, proven baits picked by bass pros: reaction baits and finesse.
- Premium hard baits
- Soft plastics & jigs
- Terminal tackle
Next level up · About $350
Ugly Stik Carbon Spinning Rod + Daiwa BG Spinning Reel + Sufix + Seaguar 832 Braid + Fluorocarbon Leader