Best Casting Rod For Under $200

[BassAssassins14]

Very open questions what's the best casting rod for under 200$

[Arv]

Best is subjective... A lot will depend on what your plan on fishing and in what conditions. I like the St. Croix Avid, Powell Endurance and Max, Phenix M1. Others that I would suggest looking into that I have not used are the Phenix Recon, Shimano Crucial and Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth. There are some really good deals in the fleamarket that I would check if I was you.

[roadwarrior]

I have been VERY impressed with the Pinnacle Perfecta DHC series rods.

 

http://www.pinnaclefishing.com/shop/p-87-perfecta-dhc5.aspx#page=page-1

 

 

 

 

[Mike L]

IMHO, Before you buy anything, do yourself a favor and check out the Phenix M1 line.

If you're looking for a crank rod thier X series is as good as any.

 

 

 

Mike

[TrapperJ]

Nothing beats checking them out and what feels best for you but I gotta say

Gimme those ducketts son!

[brandonss]

You can get any Ducketts but if you put 15 dollars more u can have top of the line duckett the white ice model they sell for right at 200 so with tax they be just a little over 200

[skeletor6]

Best Rod for under $200. That is a very interesting question. 

[Bluebasser86]

Ford V Chevy, it all depends on what you like in a rod. For $200 I'd go to a tackle store and handle as many of the rods as you can and pick one you like, bring the reel you're going to put on it if they'll let you so you can feel what it's going to feel like as a combo in your hand. I've fished very few $100-$200 rods that I couldn't have learned to live with. 

[ww2farmer]

Let me throw out and condense the basic direction this thread will go.... What's the best rod?....... Which ever ones I own...... Why???? Because I own it and/or I am a d. bag that way. What do I own...ten of these, a couple of those little, and a whole lot of ... None of your freaking business..... Lmfao..........

[sarcazmo]

Kistler KLX series off TREMENDOUS value.

[11justin22]

klx

[THE_Vue's]

KLX 

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Quantum Smoke 7' M/F 3.4oz of well balanced sensitivity delight.

[*Hootie]

Let me throw out and condense the basic direction this thread will go.... What's the best rod?....... Which ever ones I own...... Why???? Because I own it and/or I am a d. bag that way. What do I own...ten of these, a couple of those little, and a whole lot of ... None of your freaking business..... Lmfao..........

Actually, the one I use is the best, but I am sworn to secrecy, so I can't tell ya! I also can't tell ya who swore me to secrecy, because that is also a secret. Hope this helps.....lol.

Hootie

[lmbfisherman]

In my experience - (In Order - Please note "Retail Price")

 

Fenwick Aetos

Fenwick Elite Tech

Shimano Crucial

St. Croix Avid

 

You can buy under 200 if you look (recommend over previous list):

 

Shimano Cumulus

Gen 1 Shimano Cumara

 

On my wish list after handling:

 

Daiwa Tatula Rod

 

In the end I recommend you check them out personally before making a decision.

[TAiken]

You can't go wrong with Denali Rods.  They have 3 lines that fit that bill.  The first is the Jadewood Series these run from $129 down to $99 depending on the length and action.  The second is the Rosewood series again depending on the rod they run from $229 down to $189.  The third and newest series is the Kovert Series they run from $149 down to $129.  You wont be disappointed with any of these series.  they Kovert series has modified micro guides and EVA handles.  Hope this helps...

[bassum1]

I have to agree have been using Denali rods for 2 years and could not be happier. The Jadewood rods for the money are equal to most $160 rods. The kovert rods are good to if you want micro guides .Denali rods have their own tapered inserts for line guides that lock into stainless steel guide seats .I love these I have about 25 Denali rods of all models and I fish hard two or three days a week and never had a guide insert pop out. All other rods I have owned this happened sooner or later. The customer service is second to none. They contacted me on Thanksgiving when I had a problem.

 

Go to tackle warehouse and read the customers reviews . These are not Pros trying to make money just good honest people . You will be impressed with what you read.