100$ Rods

[Jake P]

Looking to upgrade a bit and get 4 new combos. I really want to get 4 of the same rods and 4 of the same reels, Just in different actions for different applications. Im wanting a 7' H/F, a 7'MH/F, a 7' M/F and a 6'6" MH/F all in casting.

 

I was at BPS today and got a feel for just about every rod there that is in my price range. Most of the setups I have are 3-5 years old, uncomfortable and heavy. After holding the Carbonlite rods and a few others, I am really itchin' to spend some cash!

 

I am not deadset on the carbonlite line, but I do want something light like that. Has or does anyone use these rods? If so, how do you like them?

 

I also held the Falcon Original series rods and liked them as well. Not as light, but alot lighter than anything that I have.

 

I used to have a couple Shimano Clarus rods that I liked before I sold them. They were the older style with the cork grip. The ones I held today seemed a bit heavy.

 

I am trying to spend 100$ or less per rod.

 

Any input on the rods I mentioned or on any suggestion you may have is greatly appreciated. Thanks yall.

 

 

 

 

6 years ago I owned 6 crucial/citica setups, a Revo S and a Symetre/Compre combo. I lost interest in fishing and in a moment of stupidity sold them ALL for NOTHING compared to what I spent on them.........The guy I sold it all too was looking at me like I was crazy the whole time we were making the deal. Definitely learned a life lesson there!

[Darren.]

Jake, did you try the Blue Team Daiwa rods at BPS? I really liked the feel of them last time I tried 'em at BPS.

[Jrob78]

Another rod you might check out is the Falcon Bucoo.  Also, if you can be patient, Academy does their rod riot sales pretty regularly.  I think you can usually save $20 or so per rod.

[OkeechobeeAngler]

St, Croix Mojo's

[11justin22]

go with the carbonlite, love mine

[Fishwhittler]

Team Daiwa T.  No clue how light it is compared with the Carbonlite, but when paired with a Citica E it balances very well and feels light in the hand.  Far as that goes, the TDT balances well with every reel I've tried on it.  I used the 6'6"M model last year and it is an excellent value.  Plus, it looks really great.

[Jake P]

go with the carbonlite, love mine

What Power/Action? They are so light Im wondering what the backbone is like? I am actually very interested in these now that I know they come in a M/M.

[Jake P]

Jake, did you try the Blue Team Daiwa rods at BPS? I really liked the feel of them last time I tried 'em at BPS.

 

I didnt even see them. I just checked them online though. I do love all the Fuji components but, the rod is not offered in a H power which is what Im wanting.

[Long Mike]

The Carbonlites are a great rod for the money.  I have one that I use for trout fishing and am very pleased with it.

 

I've said this time and again.  Find a rod that feels good in your hand, and is built for the purpose for which you intend to use it,  and is within your budget, then buy it, regardless of the name written on it.  In my opinion, any rod costing over $100 begins to enter into the "esoteric" range.  Is the sensitivity greater?  Marginally.  Does it catch more fish?   Depends on who's holding the rod, but marginally.  I suppose that if you spend a lot of time fishing tournaments, that marginal improvement might be worth the extra bucks.  $150 is my cap for buying rods, used or new.

[lmbfisherman]

I have one of of the Daiwa T Rods, the rod doesn't feel bad and is pretty comfortable.  However, I haven't tested it on the water yet.  I was going to use it for topwater, I bought the 7 MH.  I believe they are all XF tips though, so it might not work for what I bought it for. 

[CKFishin]

The Carbonlites are a great rod for the money.  I have one that I use for trout fishing and am very pleased with it.

 

I've said this time and again.  Find a rod that feels good in your hand, and is built for the purpose for which you intend to use it,  and is within your budget, then buy it, regardless of the name written on it.  In my opinion, any rod costing over $100 begins to enter into the "esoteric" range.  Is the sensitivity greater?  Marginally.  Does it catch more fish?   Depends on who's holding the rod, but marginally.  I suppose that if you spend a lot of time fishing tournaments, that marginal improvement might be worth the extra bucks.  $150 is my cap for buying rods, used or new.

 

Agreed ducketts and Crucials are the highest I will go

[lmbfisherman]

Jake, I also wouldn't rule out the Compres.  They would have all of the power/actions you are asking for and then some.  They are sensitive enough as a jig and worm rod too. 

[TNBassin']

No one said the *** Black rods?

[Arv]

Carbonlite is a good choice. I would also consider the Compre. Of all my 100$ rods that is my favorite. Like TNBassin' mentioned, a lot of good things have been coming out about the ***. I don't have any experience with them but I've ONLY heard good things.

[mtaag3]

I'm a new angler but I bought the Carbonlite rod. I am extremely happy with it. It is light and feels great in my hand. It appears to be well made and the price was right. Again, my experience is virtually non-existent but if first impressions are worth anything it appears to be a fantastic rod for the price. 

 

Mine is a one piece 7' med action BC rod.

Edited April 4, 2013 by mtaag3

[11justin22]

What Power/Action? They are so light Im wondering what the backbone is like? I am actually very interested in these now that I know they come in a M/M.

They seem to run true to power IMO. If u need a mh get one of those, if u need an h Get one of those.

[Capt.Bob]

Check out the St. Croix Premier, they have been very durable and find them as light and sensative as anything in their price range. They can usually be had for your $100.00 price range, sometimes a little more or less, the plus is they come with a 5 year replacement warranty and are 100% MADE IN AMERICA, good rods at a good price, backed with a good warranty.

[MCS]

go with the carbonlite, love mine

 

X2 Same here, the Carbonlite is awesome. You will love it too.

[MCS]

What Power/Action? They are so light Im wondering what the backbone is like? I am actually very interested in these now that I know they come in a M/M.

 

I use a MH/F plenty of backbone for the longest hookset using mono for me.

[thehooligan]

Id also recommend the *** *** rods for the $100 range.

[motodmast]

You would be pretty dang impressed with the *** rods. I have ALOT of different rods all in tbat $100 range, veritas, carbinlite, mojo bass, gl2(which should be $100 not $200). And IMHO the *** truly is the best. The balance on the rods are absoutly perfect, no tip heavy what so ever, sensitivity is excellent and above par for $100 range, and the componets of rod itself make it the winner in my book.

[clayton86]

Veritas........ Surprised it hasn't be brought up more in this thread

[rmcguirk]

Another vote for the Carbonlite in that price range. I picked up a spinning 6'9" MXF and I've been very pleased with the total package, especially at the price point.

[TrapperJ]

i got my first carbon lite while they were on sale, 7'6" medium heavy, micro guides, love it.

 

My new Duckett is my number one rod, but that carbonlite is very nice. If i needed another rod it would be hard not to pick up a carbonlite.

[SissySticks]

I'll just plug this because no one else has-- there are quite a few custom builders, and probably one in your part of the country, that will build VERY nice, very lightweight custom rods on batson blanks for not much more than $100, and certainly for less than the $150 crucials (nice rods, btw) that some have proposed. Having said that, of the production rods mentioned, the carbonlite would be my choice for an off-the-shelf rod. Also, check out the new micro-guide bionic blades. I liked them when I played with them in the BPS here in Broken Arrow, OK.