Stylez78

I bought it from Amazon. I had credit to use up, it was a seller through them I believe. It was a triangle box. If I didn't have credit to use I would have just went to tackle warehouse or a reputable online seller.

I did purchase the Tatula CT but it came yesterday broken 😭. I setup the exchange so have to wait little longer. In the meantime, I bought a Abu Garcia Jordan Lee signature rod for $56 shipped. Don't know much about it as there aren't many reviews but I'm hoping it decent for the price. I'll end up giving it to my son to use when the Tatula XT comes in.

I really appreciate the replies!! I think I will just get the Tatula XT. It seems hard to beat for the price. I appreciate all the replies!

I had gone to the store and felt some of them and to be honest they all feel good compared to the $20 rod/reel Daiwa I been using for the past few years. I just kept reading that some rods are better suited for certain baits and fishing styles. I am sure every single rod on that list is a good rod and way better than what I have used. Since I like to fish mostly Texas Rig if one rod would be better choice than another for that application. Also I know the Falcon Rod is a medium action but from reviews many people say it is a great rod that is more like a fast action and it was very sensitive compared to other rods. Was just hoping to hear some feedback form more experienced people than I.

I have looked over a bunch of threads and kind of narrowed down my selection some based on some reading but I wasn't sure if I was missing out on a potential selection based on some of the criteria and if any of my choices might be better than the other based on the criteria. So if anyone can lend their advice I'd be extremely appreciative! I am mainly targeting bass. I prefer to fish Texas rig with 1/4oz weight and plastic worm but I am also starting to explore chatter & rattle baits. I fish from the bank of lakes so I won't be out on boats and up to now not much overhang but never know. I was looking at a Medium fast action rod. I am going to pair it up with the Carbon X 2000 Spinning reel I was given as a gift. I'm looking at about $100 for the rod give or take. My current shortlist of rods are: Daiwa Tatula XT 7' M F Abu Garcia Veritas 7' M F Lews TP1X Speed stick 6'9 M F St Croix Bass X 7'1" M F Falcon BuCoo BRS-4-17 7' M M Shimano SLXSX70MA 7' M XF These all seem to be in the $100 area (the abu and the st croix are about 20 bucks more).

Just started to enjoy bass fishing more and more and have decided to try and get more into the hobby. Decided to join these forums to hopefully enhance my knowledge and get some helpful advice from time to time.