Super User iabass8 Posted September 1, 2013 Super User Posted September 1, 2013 I'd hate to forfeit a few of my St. Croixs but Dobyn's would be my choice. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted September 1, 2013 Super User Posted September 1, 2013 Shimano - Like the others have stated, has a rod for all budgets and has everything you need for all techniques. I would also agree with thehooligan I'd take the extra step and say Shimano reels too...however, I love my Loomis GLXs and Fenwick Elite Techs too. Just saying if you twisted my arm. 1 Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted September 2, 2013 Super User Posted September 2, 2013 falcon.really light and priced right.really sensitive and great action.MADE IN USA !!! Quote
sarcazmo Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 KLX or ALX. American made and insane value. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted September 2, 2013 Super User Posted September 2, 2013 I like what I use, been handling 20# + fish for 8 years on it and own 6 of them, but always willing to try something different. Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Shimano, for the same reasons lots of other guys have already pointed out. The biggest factor for me in this decision though is their warranty. I basically only fish 3 brands of rods right now as it is, Powell, Loomis, & Shimano so it wouldn't be that big of a deal for me to whittle it down to only Shimano, and technically since Shimano owns Loomis I consider them part of the Shimano brand. I think the rod that would be the hardest to "give up" or replace would be my Powell Max 735C. I've tried a few different frog rods over the years but I haven't found one that I liked better. To be fair I haven't even looked at any new frog rods in 3 or 4 years so there very well may be better ones out there but I've never been let down or unhappy with the Powell so I just haven't felt the need to look. Since frog fishing is such a big part of what I do in the warmer months I've spent a lot of time with that rod in hand and I've just grown accustom to everything about it from its weight to exactly how it fishes with all the different brands and sizes of frog. Even though I have rods that are much nicer and more expensive this is my all time favorite rod that I've owned. I've had more fun fishing with this rod than any of the others. Sorry I got a little carried away there and strayed way off topic. Quote
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