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South Bend Microlite Spinning Combo

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Brand South Bend
Rod Length 5 Feet
Color Multi
Item Weight 8.01 ounces
Material Blend

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  • Fiberglass rod blank
  • 2 ball bearing drive; Aluminum spool
  • Chrome guides; Graphite reel seat
  • Stainless steel cushioned hoods; Cork handle
  • Reel size: 10 Bearings: 2 Rod size: 5' Pieces: 2 Line weight: 2-6 lbs. Lure weight: 1/16 - 1/4 oz.

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SOUTH BEND SPORTING GOODS

Since 1906, South Bend has been a leader in the industry, best known for offering quality products at an exceptional value that make fishing simple and fun for today's active families and occasional anglers of all ages and skill levels.

South Bend Microlite Spinning Combo

South Bend Microlite Spinning Combo

Microlite is a Panfish performer - or is it a challenging Bass bandit? Complete with cork handle, ultralight action and 2 ball bearing reel with aluminum spool.

  • 2 Ball Bearing Drive
  • Fiberglass Rod Blank
  • Graphite Reel Seat
  • Stainless Steel Cushioned Hoods
  • Aluminium Spool
  • Cork Handle

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NETS

Today's active families have rediscovered the great outdoors and all its simple pleasures. Fishing and camping are two activities that families are rediscovering in record numbers. To satisfy this new band of fishing first timers, South Bend has created new products that are as innovative as they are value-driven.

COMBOS

South Bend Sporting Goods has devoted a lifetime to creating products that allow families to experience the joys of fishing. Our heritage is family fishing, it's in our DNA – it's our passion and why we introduce dependable, affordable products that attract millions of anglers to our family year after year.

TOOLS

All South Bend products have been designed and created with a fond respect for our history combined with a singular focus to provide a comprehensive line of fishing equipment and accessories that anglers and their families can trust and enjoy for many years at prices they can afford.

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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
389 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, smoothness, and appearance of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it works well, handles like a dream, and is a nice little spinning outfit. That said, some complain about the performance and quality. They say that the rod and reel combo arrived incomplete and some have different opinions on sturdiness.

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24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it is an excellent rod for the price, an excellent bargain, and a great ultra-lite for the money.

"...It is a perfect little rod at a great price.UPDATE: I had to get a new reel after less than a year for the rod...." Read more

"...They are very nice and inexpensive. One note, if you have a Dunham's Sports near you go there and get them for $5-6 dollars less." Read more

"As title states this is an excellent combo for the low price. Only complaint is there is a bit of friction when reeling...." Read more

"...Cheap as most products from South Bend.What else should I ask for a rod?" Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the smoothness of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it works well, handles like a dream, and has a real smooth action. It works great for drop-shot fishing and works great with panfish and trout. The light action has smoooth silky spin, and the drag works well.

"...Real cork grip.Reel: Convertible left/right. Smooth action, non-reversing switch. Light action with a smooth silky spin...." Read more

"...I use this exclusively for using lures without a bobber. It casts well and because it is small can be used anywhere...." Read more

"blown away by how good it works. nothing fancy but works great. small and lightweight for backpacking...." Read more

"Smooth cast and great product" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it is very nice, inexpensive, a nice set, and a little spinning outfit. Some customers also say that the color is nice looking.

"...They are very nice and inexpensive. One note, if you have a Dunham's Sports near you go there and get them for $5-6 dollars less." Read more

"Color is nice looking but it came in all broken up" Read more

"This combo is nice and so far durable. I went out caught about 30 bluegills and couple bass. Over all works great" Read more

"For small fresh water fish it’s awesome for the price. Real nice and I recommend anybody who loves crappie fishing to get one or 2 or 5" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it is small and lightweight, making it easy to use anywhere. Customers also appreciate the rod's action and size, saying it works flawlessly.

"...this for a second trout rod while backpacking and camping great size and action to the rod. The reel isn't the smoothest, but isn't a terrible reel...." Read more

"...It casts well and because it is small can be used anywhere. I put 15 LB braid on here and it casts well...." Read more

"...The rod is short enough to fit in my backpack while biking. It is my go-to rod river-fishing in summer...." Read more

"blown away by how good it works. nothing fancy but works great. small and lightweight for backpacking...." Read more

34 customers mention17 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the fishing rod reel combo. Some mention that it held up well, is very high quality, and feels like quality, while others say that it broke before use, the bait on the reel broke on the first day of the camping trip, and the reel is a little sketchy.

"...Real shut up is the cash feels good in your hands. Nice quality shut up. I am very happy with it so far after you took it twice on the river." Read more

"...on them went out side to try the casting of these pole and both rods broke was so mad I throw them in the burn barrel so now I'm out of the money..." Read more

"...It is my go-to rod river-fishing in summer.(2) The rod is much durable than expected!..." Read more

"...I can see why, they are junk. I ordered two and when they came in one had the handle snapped off and the first guide smashed...." Read more

11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the fishing rod and reel combo. They mention that the reel was too bad to use, it failed exactly after 2 months of use, and the spring that closes the bail snapped. The rod was also not functional, and was obviously faulty.

"...It is likely the reel was too bad to use... Also, this is actually a light action rod. (I call a rod capable of casting 1/32 jig UL.)..." Read more

"...In addition, the reel is a throwaway. I completely understand that I’m only paying $23 for this combo...." Read more

"...I have a slip bobber with 4LB test mono on it and it casts great. The bobber stops do not get hung up at all on the casts...." Read more

"...Also, the reel failed exactly after 2 months of use because the spring that closes the bail snapped from just normal usage...." Read more

10 customers mention2 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that the rods arrived incomplete, with no reel or top portion. Some customers also say that the bottom half of the setup was missing.

"...The other had rod and reel combo was missing entire thinner rod piece...." Read more

"...I opened the box and noticed there was no reel with the rod, I have read some of the reviews and some people get the reel so I don’t know what..." Read more

"Both rods arrived incomplete. The rods do not have the top portion. Disappointed because I won't be able to use them on the camping trip...." Read more

"Great Basic spinning combo" Read more

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