Top Spinning Rods

[mattyfish]

What are the top 3 spinning rods in the price range of $100-200?

 

I was thinking shimano crucial? st croix premier? the new fenwick elite series coming out in Sep but i can't wait that long

 

 

[Tywithay]

Kistler KLX, Daiwa Tatula, ***. They all 3 pretty much blow away anything under $200. I'm sure the Edge EFX will join the convo in October when they become available.

[Scott F]

St Croix Avids are pretty good rods in that price range

[OntarioFishingGuy]

AVID.

[roadwarrior]

St. Croix Avid AVS68MXF

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

There's a substantial difference between what you can get in a $100 rod vs. $200 Just be sure to compare apples to apples.

[Mike2841]

St. Croix Avid AVS68MXF

X2. This rod has "it" for me, I wouldn't even consider another rod, although your taste may vary.

[Ranger 361V]

I'm hoping my Seeker Bushido Spinning Rod 6'8" 6-12lb arrives tomorrow.

Tackle Warehouse has one more. It said 2 in stock when I ordered mine. Overnight shipping for $10.

http://www.***.com/Seeker_Bushido_Warrior_Series_Spinning_Rods/descpage-WSB.html

[The Fisher]

St. Croix Avid AVS68MXF

This⬆️

[FishTank]

St. Croix Avid AVS68MXF

 

One more vote.  I love mine......

[Ranger 361V]

Newegg has the St. Croix Avid AVS68MXF for $180 free shipping & no tax.

[lmbfisherman]

What are the top 3 spinning rods in the price range of $100-200?

 

I was thinking shimano crucial? st croix premier? the new fenwick elite series coming out in Sep but i can't wait that long

Why not look at the Aetos series if you don't want to wait for the new ET series.  My favorite spinning rods the Aetos 7' M/F and the ET Smallmouth 6'9" M/XF

[mattyfish]

Why not look at the Aetos series if you don't want to wait for the new ET series.  My favorite spinning rods the Aetos 7' M/F and the ET Smallmouth 6'9" M/XF

To be honest I prefer cork and I REALLY liked the feel of the aetos but wasn't a big fan of the design and material.

[mattyfish]

Thanks guys for all the recommendations, I REALLY think I'm going to get the St. Croix Avid.

 

Im gonna be doing more small/large mouth bass fishing, pike, pickerel and maybe the odd trout/musky lmaoo never know.

 

Do you recommend a

 

a) 6'6 Medium Heavy Avid

6'6 Medium Avid

c) 7' Medium Avid

 

these are all 2 pcs, what do you guys recommend?

[Weld's Largemouth]

shimano cumara

[Mike2841]

Thanks guys for all the recommendations, I REALLY think I'm going to get the St. Croix Avid.

Im gonna be doing more small/large mouth bass fishing, pike, pickerel and maybe the odd trout/musky lmaoo never know.

Do you recommend a

a) 6'6 Medium Heavy Avid

6'6 Medium Avid

c) 7' Medium Avid

these are all 2 pcs, what do you guys recommend?

If you're gonna throw anything over 1/2 oz I would get the mh. I would use the medium for any weightless plastics or plastic + 1/4oz

[Missourifishin]

Almost everyone in this topic beat me to it, but for spinning rods priced at under $200, the Avid will always be my choice.

[FrogFreak]

I am also late to the party but if I had my choice, I'd own nothing but St. Croix rods.

[Capt.Bob]

The ST Croix Avid at around $165.00 to $180.00 street price, falls in that price range, and as I have always felt myself, there is no rod made anywhere under $300.00 that compares to the Avid, for some applications I prefer the Avid over rods costing much more. The St. Croix Premier for around $90.00 to $110.00 is hard beat with any other rods costing less than $200.00, Those are the only rods I would consider in those price groups.

[mattyfish]

Thanks guys, going to buy the Avid on Sunday, i will post iPhone picks with my reel.

 

Still deciding on a Medium or MH ( 6'6 or 7')

 

I'm 5'9, 185 lbs.and fishing mainly small/large mouth bass, pike, pickerel, maybe trout and muskie (i wish)

[OntarioFishingGuy]

Thanks guys, going to buy the Avid on Sunday, i will post iPhone picks with my reel.

 

Still deciding on a Medium or MH ( 6'6 or 7')

 

I'm 5'9, 185 lbs.and fishing mainly small/large mouth bass, pike, pickerel, maybe trout and muskie (i wish)

I have a 6'6" medium, and I kinda wish it was longer. I would go with a 7' medium, no need for a medium heavy unless you will be fishing in heavier weeds or wood cover. Either way, the Avid is a great rod.

[Tywithay]

The ST Croix Avid at around $165.00 to $180.00 street price, falls in that price range, and as I have always felt myself, there is no rod made anywhere under $300.00 that compares to the Avid, for some applications I prefer the Avid over rods costing much more. The St. Croix Premier for around $90.00 to $110.00 is hard beat with any other rods costing less than $200.00, Those are the only rods I would consider in those price groups.

Have you used many other rods under $300 to compare them to the Avid? I can think of a few off the top of my head that I have that I like better than my Avid, and they cost less than the Avid. My $300 Orochi XX rods are so far ahead of it, it's not even close. I would say they compare favorably to the Legend Elite; even though my Elite is one of my favorite rods.

 

Don't get me wrong, I like St Croix a lot, and have several. They're hardly the best "bang for your buck" rods out there anymore. You're paying for a made in the USA rod with a nice warranty, more so than high performance; though they do perform well.

[Hogsticker]

It's like the 1st mention mentions St. Croix, and all the wagon riders jump on in. Many, many good options available to choose from. I'll take a KLX light years before the Avid. St. Croix blanks are good, some great, but build style on production rods keeps me away. Sorry Bob. Now if the rods looked like your custom I might get one.

[Smallmouth Hunter]

I really like the avid because the blanks (along with all other st. Croix blanks) feel different than others, but in a good way. They have the best tapers out of any other rod I have used. That being said, I feel that st. Croix rods are definitely not the "best bang for your buck". If you can find one on sale, get it, but retail price is too high for the components and performance you get. Also, I wish they would lose the coated blanks and go for the raw look that kistler rods and other have.

[J Francho]

There aren't too many duds as you approach the $200 mark. At that point it becomes an exercise in what balances with your reel, and what feels comfortable in your hand.