Buyer's Remorse, Help Me Downgrade Rods!!!

[HuskyKMA]

Sounds like a lot of love for the Powell Max and Abu Veritas. I've seen the Veritas in stores so will check them out more. Nobody around here carries the Powell rods, maybe I'll order one to check it out if the Veritas doesn't quite do it for me. QUAKEnSHAKE I've never had a micro guide rod but if I can find the Smoke anywhere I'll check it out as well.

Thanks everyone.

[skeletor6]

Best sub $100 rod imho is the Veritas

Best Sub $200 Rod is a Phenix Recon or a cumara if you can find one. Powells are great too just slightly below the others imho

[coolhandlala]

I'd go with the powell max's or the cumara's that TW has pn sale right now as long as you can find what you want.

[sarcazmo]

Best sub $100 rod imho is the Veritas

Best Sub $200 Rod is a Phenix Recon or a cumara if you can find one. Powells are great too just slightly below the others imho

Dont forget about the new M1s if you want something a little more stout.

[roadwarrior]

First off ~ Welcome to the BR site

Second - your posts are a little confusing -

"On a whim, I recently picked up some new G. Loomis bass rods. Now, I wish I hadn't spent so much on rods that are probably far to good for my fishing ability or how much I fish. "

"I bought the Loomis rods on clearance at a really good price, so I know I can get my money back and more out of them."

Which is it ?

Either way - I'm with the majority of the previous responses here -

Since you acquired this gear on clearance (which doesn't happen much) Keep It.

Opting for what some might consider inferior gear for slightly less money might not be the way to go.

Many anglers start with a lesser quality rod and work up to more expensive stuff as their abilities and experience increases.

There is nothing that says you can't start with better gear unless the Loomis rods are the totally incorrect action / length for your applications.

A-Jay

Great advice!

Keep the G. Loomis.

[Fishin24/7]

I personally wouldn't buy the savvy series, I have one and its alright but the vertias is just as good or better for MUCH cheaper.

[kickerfish1]

This is kind of an odd post. I can't recall ever seeing someone wanting to downgrade their rod aresenal other than for pure financial reasons or possibly if they had a change of rod sponsors. But back to the topic at hand you have many options. I would consider St. Croix Avid rods, Powell Endurance, Phenix Recon, or Dobyns Savy rod lines. They each can be had on sale for under $150. Frankily without knowing what criteria is important to you in a rod and whether you want all rods to be from the same series it is hard to steer you in the right direction as some of these manufacturers have more technique specific rods to select from. Dobyns will balance the best and I love the versatility, the recons will be the lightest but a touch tip heavy, the endurance is great quality and pretty sensitive, the avid is fairly light and sensitive but lacks modern looks if that is important. They all have lifetime warranties and are very solid rods. Of the above rods I feel the most sensitive is the recon followed closely by the avid. This is just my opinion and the sensitivity of these rods will be different for various anglers.

[piscicidal]

I agree with those who say keep the loomis. There may be some short-term anxiety over the purchase, but in the long-term you'll be glad you did it.

Ive never regretted buying good stuff. OTOH, got a pile of cheap rods in my carousel that I look at every day with regret....could have got a couple more Dobyns Champs with the money I spent on those...

[BirdNestBen]

I don't know much about the Loomis rods... never tried em but they have the reputation of being the best... and by all the folks on here who like em they have to be great....

I bought a Falcon Bucoo Micro 7' MH lately and I love the rod.. it's in your price range for sure... very light and sensitive,yet strong as well.... Still I dream of upgrading to the FALCON CARA.... which to me is the ultimate bass rod.... I know their are better ones out there, more expensive, but the feel on this rod just cant be touched....

I also know by the members on here that the DOBYN's rods are super and are in your range for sure... there's a guy on here that sells them, and I'm sure he'd make you a great deal....

Anyways good luck...