I am looking to spend about $150-$175 on a new rod and reel for live lining porgy.

I know I want a Tica rod ,just not sure what model.
I will probably use 30# power pro or maybe 50# on iit

I also want a good reel that will take lots of abuse ,but I do not want to break the bank buying one.

what does everyone reccomend.

This set up will replace my current reef rod which I call the "Pool Cue" got it at a tag sale for $5 and it has caught me plenty of big stripers :2funny: Rod is about 5' long and thick as my wrist at the tip ,has an old Penn level wind on it with some 40# mono :o

Mike Tica's PEHA series muskie rod is what I use You've heard me rave about the rod, I own 4 now. Before you decide on a rod, you may want to swing by and look at their new rod that I tested for them last year. You can compare the old and new side by side... I think you'll fall in love with the new one. It's still a 6'10" rod but the butt section is 3 1/2" longer and there is a bigger reel seat. Here is a pic of the 2 rods side by side:


The factory says the MSRP on the new rods will be $89.99. They SHOULD be available in a few more weeks. The original rods are in stock and are $69.