rizzo777 Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 My quantum exo spinning reel came in the other day and now I am looking for a good rod to put it on. Can anyone recommend a rod up to 120$? I use weightless plastics or maybe a frog top water here and there. Ive been eyeing the abu vendetta and veritas but reading mixed reviews about them breaking easily. Thanks Quote
jtesch Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 x2 on the ***, BPS Carbonlite is a nice rod for the money Quote
rizzo777 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 I read up on the *** have saw no negative feedback. I may drive out to gander in the AM and pickup a M. I would order online but I want it now since I am on vaca lol. Thanks guys Quote
rizzo777 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 Well.. here at gander and they dont stock the ***.. ugh.. anything else comparable? Quote
5dollarsplash Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 That stinks.....I really like the house brand, the GSX I think its called? They might be on sale, worth a look since your there. Quote
rizzo777 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 They have shimano clarus, varitas, mojo bass rods .. walmart has the 1st gen vendetta for 48.. wonder if I should go there Quote
5dollarsplash Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Out of those I'd go Clarus, I have 2 Vendettas, and I think with that nice of a reel I'd be disappointed in the rod. Not sensitive enough IMO for the plastics. I use mine for frogging. Quote
rizzo777 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 I went with the Veritas got it for 79. They forgot to take out the 79 4th of july blowout tag lol Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 9, 2013 Super User Posted July 9, 2013 Definitely check out the Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth rods. Light, sensitive, well built, but getting harder to find below MSRP. EDIT: Oops. Too late. Didn't realize it was you that bought the Veritas. Good luck with it. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted July 9, 2013 Super User Posted July 9, 2013 I went with the Veritas got it for 79. They forgot to take out the 79 4th of july blowout tag lol At that price that is a good deal, hopefully you double checked guides and the build quality. I would've voted for the Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth (like the post above me), it is a very light rod and very sensitive. Just to keep that in mind for future reference. If you want 7', I just bought my first Fenwick Aetos spinning rod last week. I got a M/F rod. So far it is awesome, it is my splitshot rig, moderate cover drop shot rod and weightless worms. They are my fill in the blank rods and fished as much as my GLXs and Cumaras. Quote
rizzo777 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Posted July 9, 2013 Ugh I wished a stayed to see the fenwick posts! Quote
down4ttown Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 The *** is not as sensitive as I would like it to be. Great rod though. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 9, 2013 Super User Posted July 9, 2013 At that price that is a good deal, hopefully you double checked guides and the build quality. I would've voted for the Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth (like the post above me), it is a very light rod and very sensitive. Just to keep that in mind for future reference. If you want 7', I just bought my first Fenwick Aetos spinning rod last week. I got a M/F rod. So far it is awesome, it is my splitshot rig, moderate cover drop shot rod and weightless worms. They are my fill in the blank rods and fished as much as my GLXs and Cumaras. Was recently cleaning up my PMs. Found one on the Supreme XT spinning reel. Looked for it. Not on a rod. Not in dresser drawers with my other reels. Hmmm. Look on top shelf in closet. Bingo! Now I need a new spinning rod. Smallmouth, Aetos, Pinnacle, Powell, ***, or ....? Will be a M or ML, but not sure of action yet. Have to see what I already have. You hear great things about all those rods. I'm leaning towards the Pinnacle or Aetos. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 9, 2013 Super User Posted July 9, 2013 The *** is not as sensitive as I would like it to be. Great rod though. I was also of that opinion based on the feedback I was getting from a spinnerbait, but hate to make such a claim until I can get on a lake. I don't like fishing moving water. Others think it is the best thing since stuff crust pizza. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted July 9, 2013 Super User Posted July 9, 2013 Was recently cleaning up my PMs. Found one on the Supreme XT spinning reel. Looked for it. Not on a rod. Not in dresser drawers with my other reels. Hmmm. Look on top shelf in closet. Bingo! Now I need a new spinning rod. Smallmouth, Aetos, Pinnacle, Powell, ***, or ....? Will be a M or ML, but not sure of action yet. Have to see what I already have. You hear great things about all those rods. I'm leaning towards the Pinnacle or Aetos. Can't say anything about the Pinnacle, but this is my 2nd Aetos rod. They both are sensitive and great rods, I have a 7'6" H/F casting rod that I just used to pitch just this last weekend. I have a Curado E7, balances pretty well not perfect, but it wasn't heavy and didn't feel like I was going to lose my arm or anything. I used the spinning rod sunday night for dropshotting and I'll say it's not much more noticeably sensitivite than an Elite Tech Smallmouth. I will have to fish them more side by side however to make a final judgement. Balances very well with my new Stradic 2500 FJ, I think you won't be disappointed. Ever since I bought my first Fenwick rod (Aetos) almost 3 months ago, I added 3 of them. (1 Aetos and 2 Elite Techs) Quote
down4ttown Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 I was also of that opinion based on the feedback I was getting from a spinnerbait, but hate to make such a claim until I can get on a lake. I don't like fishing moving water. Others think it is the best thing since stuff crust pizza. The rod construction is great and is by far one of the better rods in that price range. I just know compared to my Irod, it does not hold a candle, but then again maybe it shouldn't. I would love to try an ***. Quote
rizzo777 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Well I decided to return the veritas but Gander only had the fenwick walleye rods, so I just ordered the *** black from TW. Also I am returning my quantum exo which feels cheap for the price and ordered the new stradic CI4+. So definitely upgrading for almost the same price the setup I had felt way to cheap for the $ Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 17, 2013 Super User Posted July 17, 2013 Well I decided to return the veritas but Gander only had the fenwick walleye rods, so I just ordered the *** black from TW. Also I am returning my quantum exo which feels cheap for the price and ordered the new stradic CI4+. So definitely upgrading for almost the same price the setup I had felt way to cheap for the $ You will like this combo a lot. Give us a review after spending some time with it. Quote
rizzo777 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Sure will. Should have my stuff by the 19th and just ordered yesterday. Fast shipping! Hopefully walmart wont hassle me returning the Exo lol Quote
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