In Need Of A New Spinning Rod...opinions?

[das028]

I realize there might not be such a thing as a "do all" rig, but the extra money I do have is being focused on a new optic for a Win 94 I just got. Gotta be ready by deer season.

 

Anyways, I am looking for a new rod. I figured I can scrape enough pennies together for that. I currently use a Pfluger medium action spinning reel with a ugly stick light rod, 6ft medium action. I love the reel put I need a rod thats more stiff.

 

Like I said before, this set up will be likely the only rig a use for at least the rest of the summer, so i need some suggestions on what you guys have experience with. I really havent been paying attention to the latest and greatest gear, so any help would be appreciated.

 

I'd like something 6'6'' to 7 foot in medium or medium/heavy action. My budget tops out at $100, but any money saved would more money towards my rifle. I use soft plastic worms, lizards, jerks baits most of the time. I like to fish Jigs too. Ocasionally i'll throw a buzz bait or a spinner out from time to time.

 

 

[Arv]

Powell Diesel spinning rod should do well. It'll run you about 60-70 bucks. If you're fishing ponds a M/F rod should be perfect.

[5dollarsplash]

_{Personal opinion of course, but I'd look at a Abu Veritas MH, 7' if your comfortable with it.  Length I think has a lot to do with personal preferance.  Longer goes further, yes, but only if it's in a controlled fashion.  I prefer longer, but I also use 8' muskie rods on occasion and I'm 6'2" myself, so a light 7' doesn't seem like much.}

 

_{I think the Veritas is a nice sensitive rod and with the MH has enough backbone for your applications.}

[MCS]

It is at the top of your budget, the BPS Carbonlite is well worth it. I have a 6'6" MH and use is for all my plastics and ocasionally a top water or jerkbait. Super light with plenty of backbone and feel to it.

[thehooligan]

If you got $100 to work with, id go *** or fenwick elite tech smallmouth rod.

[Arv]

thehooligan actually has a that elite tech smallmouth rod for sale at 80 bucks. Thats a smokin deal.

[thehooligan]

thehooligan actually has a that elite tech smallmouth rod for sale at 80 bucks. Thats a smokin deal.

 

Mines a casting rod though, hes looking for a spinning rod.

[Arv]

Mines a casting rod though, hes looking for a spinning rod.

Snap, my mistake. Well, for anyone else reading, thats still a good deal.

[McAlpine]

Go to Tackle Warehouse website and purchase a gift card for 15% off.  Then use it to buy a *** *** Black 6'9" medium action for $85 with free shipping.

 

No better rod on the market for the money and this rod will do several things succesfully for you.

[thehooligan]

Go to Tackle Warehouse website and purchase a gift card for 15% off.  Then use it to buy a *** *** Black 6'9" medium action for $85 with free shipping.

 

No better rod on the market for the money and this rod will do several things succesfully for you.

 

Good call

[das028]

Was thinking, I could also use the money to buy a new baitcasting combo.  Dont know what kind of quality is out there for that kind of price tho.

 

Any thoughts?

[Sam]

Check out the Fathers Day sales at Cabala's, BPS and Dicks plus Academy Sports.

[lmbfisherman]

Go to Tackle Warehouse website and purchase a gift card for 15% off.  Then use it to buy a *** *** Black 6'9" medium action for $85 with free shipping.

 

No better rod on the market for the money and this rod will do several things succesfully for you.

Even better deal, signed up for the newsletter at American Fishing Legacy and get 25 dollars off, and you can get it for 75. 

[lmbfisherman]

Although I can't comment on the *** *** and it does get awesome reviews, but I second the Elite Tech, freaking fantastic rod (own M/XF spinning and M/F Casting).  They both are sensitive and fish better than a couple of other brands that I own or owned between the 150-200 mark.  Especially for the price I can get them regularly at 99.99.  Ever since I bought my first one...they have quickly become one of my favorite rods.  Just to give you perspective, I also own Cumaras and Loomis GLX rods...not saying they are better, just that they are just a pleasure to fish with as part of my arsenal.  I am slowly selling off my other brands and replacing them with more Elite techs/Aetos. 

[McAlpine]

Although I can't comment on the *** *** and it does get awesome reviews, but I second the Elite Tech, freaking fantastic rod (own M/XF spinning and M/F Casting).  They both are sensitive and fish better than a couple of other brands that I own or owned between the 150-200 mark.  Especially for the price I can get them regularly at 99.99.  Ever since I bought my first one...they have quickly become one of my favorite rods.  Just to give you perspective, I also own Cumaras and Loomis GLX rods...not saying they are better, just that they are just a pleasure to fish with as part of my arsenal.  I am slowly selling off my other brands and replacing them with more Elite techs/Aetos. 

 

I have one medium-light Elite Tech 6-10 spinning rod that I picked up for drop shotting.  Great rod but I was stunned by the ***'s for the price.  They are even better than the Fenwick.  If you get a chance, try one out.

[lmbfisherman]

I have one medium-light Elite Tech 6-10 spinning rod that I picked up for drop shotting.  Great rod but I was stunned by the ***'s for the price.  They are even better than the Fenwick.  If you get a chance, try one out.

May give it a try in the future, but I'm pretty happy with the brands/make I am fishing now.  My next purchase will be a reels...1 more stradic (2500) and 1 CH50E. 

[Chris at Tech]

Was thinking, I could also use the money to buy a new baitcasting combo.  Dont know what kind of quality is out there for that kind of price tho.

 

Any thoughts?

I think you'd be better off saving a bit more for a baitcaster combo

[Arv]

I think you'd be better off saving a bit more for a baitcaster combo

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[JickleFish]

 

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[NWBasslover]

If you want a good spinning rod for that kind of money that needs to last try out a Shimano Clarius, around $70 for a 7'2" or a 6'8" med/heavy fast action, and those will cover a lot of different baits for you. Plus they have a lifetime warranty!

Tight lines.

Matthew

[Tywithay]

7' medium *** is the best all around $100 spinning rod I've ever used. Very comfortable to fish with as well, the handle just feels right. If you prefer shorter, the 6'7" would work great too.

[Missourifishin]

The OP asked this question in June, and hasn't been here since January, just fyi

[smalljaw67]

I have one medium-light Elite Tech 6-10 spinning rod that I picked up for drop shotting.  Great rod but I was stunned by the ***'s for the price.  They are even better than the Fenwick.  If you get a chance, try one out.

 

They don't make a 6'10" spinning rod in any power on the smallmouth series.

[McAlpine]

They don't make a 6'10" spinning rod in any power on the smallmouth series.

Yeah, it's a 6-9. Also it broke this last weekend on a good fish. Literally popped at two places in the top one third on a good fish. We will see how good the warranty service is but as of now I would never buy another one. Bummer, comfy rod to hold.