Help Me Pick A Rod. Budget= 100$ Give Or Take.

[msdstc]

At 100 dollars can I get what I'm looking for? I'm looking for a solid rod with good casting distance and decent enough sensitivity. I was thinking of going after the abu veritas, but have read some mixed reviews. Also I don't know if I should buy at walmart, or at dick's, or maybe online. Some say ***, others say ebay. Any suggestions?

[roadwarrior]

I would be patient and find something on our Flea Market. I have purchased

most of my rods & reels right here!

[BassinLou]

Take a look at the St. Croix premiers they start around $100 or BPS carbonlite also around $100. I can vouch for these rods because I own them. The carbonlite's have a one year warranty something happens to them you can return them and get new one no questions asked. I exercised that option once. The premiers are good rods will last you for a while.

[tstone]

I use Veritas and love 'em, I think it's about as good as any $100 rod is going to get.

[The Next KVD]

Veritas, St.Croix Premiers and Mojos come to mind. If you want to save a little $ the gen2 Vendettas seem to be right there performance wise as the Veritas but with non SIC guides

[msdstc]

Lots of great stuff in here guys thanks a lot. Specifically about the veritas... any truth to the guides being a little fragile? The majority of the complaints are about the guides falling out.

[ChiCityBasser]

Check out the Cabelas Prodigy line of rods right at $100 and also check out the Dick's Tec Spec Micro series of rods right at $80. They are both great rods and go out with me Everytime I hit the water. The Tec Spec surprised me with its sensitivity and light weight for the price and it is a great rod.

[deaknh03]

I have a veritas, nice rod for the money, but I have to recommend a *** *** black. You will not be dusappointed, it's by far the best rod at that price point, IMO.

[Diggy]

Abu Garcia Veritas Casting Micro Guide Rod

$70.80 walmart online, free ship to store

[LgMouthGambler]

Shimano Compre.

[retiredbosn]

With the sale over at bass tackle depot, you can get a great deal. Two that come to mind are the abu verdict for 65 and the crucial 112 from shimano. Good luck, and oh BTW u can order the veritas.from Walmart for 75 think its the same at btd

[11justin22]

Here's my humble opnion, I own the veritas micro, mojo, and carbonlite. The veritas and mojo are nice and feel like a hundred dollar rod. To me the carbonlite fishes well above its price tag. The fit and finish are better and it fishes better for me. Also the veritas are heavier than what they are rated, meaning a medium feels like a mh and a mh feels like h. Carbonlite feels like what they are marked as. Also if u can spend a little extra the kistler magnesium are on sale at tackle warehouse. Normally 200 now 120. All of the other rods can be found around the web for 75-80.

[Christian M]

The Veritas fishes great. I really like mine but after a season of use one of the guides fell out.

[sarcazmo]

IMO the veritas is overated. Like many I bought it based on the great reviews. Honestly I was unimpressed with it, specifically its sensitivity.

I also own a carbonlite and a *** *** black. IMO nothing touches the *** black @ the 100 dollar price point. The fit, finish, balance all are very well done. Not to mention they have OUTSTANDING customer service.

I would also rate the carbonlite higher than the veritas. First baitcasting rod I ever bought and its still one of my favs.

[LgMouthGambler]

IMO the veritas is overated. Like many I bought it based on the great reviews. Honestly I was unimpressed with it, specifically its sensitivity.

I also own a carbonlite and a *** *** black. IMO nothing touches the *** black @ the 100 dollar price point. The fit, finish, balance all are very well done. Not to mention they have OUTSTANDING customer service.

I would also rate the carbonlite higher than the veritas. First baitcasting rod I ever bought and its still one of my favs.

I think Im gonna have to buy one of those Carbonlites for my crank rig Im gonna put together. They look good, and keep seeing good reports like this.

[Flukeman]

I do not own a carbonlite rod yet, but my fishing partner has several. His are paired with Revo's and they are a dream to fish. It feels like you are fishing with nothing the combo is so light. I had a last minute chance to steelhead fish one day and had no rod with me. I took his 7 foot bc set up and was landing 10 -16 lb steelhead on it with no problem.

If you wait until BPS's Spring Fishing Classic, I think you can do the rod trade in and get them for $69.

[Diggy]

I think Im gonna have to buy one of those Carbonlites for my crank rig Im gonna put together. They look good, and keep seeing good reports like this.

You should like, they have a medium moderate if you want that power

[LgMouthGambler]

You should like, they have a medium moderate if you want that power

sounds about right, have to check the Pro

[flyfisher]

Anyone know whose blanks the carbonlites are built on? I have also read good reviews on them and I know most house brand stuff is made by another company and rebranded...

[BassingNick]

The rumor is they are Shimano blanks. I have 3 and love them!!!

[bass1980]

For $100 I would hurry up and go for a Shimano Cumara. Once was around $175-200 now on sale big time. It won't last long at TW as they are trying to get rid of the old versions. Everyday I hope on TW and oh so close to clicking "check out".

[robdob]

At 100 dollars can I get what I'm looking for? I'm looking for a solid rod with good casting distance and decent enough sensitivity. I was thinking of going after the abu veritas, but have read some mixed reviews. Also I don't know if I should buy at walmart, or at dick's, or maybe online. Some say ***, others say ebay. Any suggestions?

if you want the absolute best rod you can get for under 100 dollars get a denali jadewood. you're probably being told a bunch of different rods but i promise you i've tryed dozens of them and there is nothing even close to as light, strong, and sensetive as this for under 100 dollars. go to www.denalistore.com to check them out. i fish about 15 tournaments per year and would happly pay 300 for my rods but i choose these over just about anything regardless of price.

[deaknh03]

I have a jadewood as well, and I love it, but I would choose the *** black if I had to, but they are close in sensitivity and balance, and both look great.

[5fishlimit]

You can find the Veritas in the $70 range if you look around. I've got one and a Premier and use the Veritas much more.

[msdstc]

Well guys all sorts of different opinions, but ultimately I went with the veritas. Really appreciate all the help! I'll be keeping an eye on the other suggestions in here as in a few months I may consider buying another good rod.