Fishinthefish Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 I'm surprised this isn't a pinned topic already so here we go let's get it started! Note these rods and reels do not have to be a combo just your favorite. Three rod choices three reel choices. What are your favorite by weight class? Rods for under 150$(+/-)? Reels for under 150$(+/-)? Rods for 200-330$(+/-)? Reels for 200-330$(+/-)? Rods for 350$+? Reels for 350$+? This topic does include baitcasters/spinners and both sides of the rod. To be helpful please try to explain a little about your choices and post a link to the item. I'll tag it so hopefully please can search for this for a long time to come. Just an idea and let's see how it goes. I'll post mine once I get to a computer to copy links. Good fishin' boys. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 Rod weight classes and price ranges, seems like a lot of work to post replies 2 Quote
Fishinthefish Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Rod weight classes and price ranges, seems like a lot of work to post replies Just trying to get information together in one place so everyone can read a whole lot of mixed opinions all at once. Quote
Big T Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Rods for under 150$(+/-)? Star Stellar Light Spinning $99,followed by TFO Gary Tactical Bass Dropshot $150, and the Hurricane Redbone $99 Reels for under 150$(+/-)?Penn Battle and Battle II series 2000-4000 $99Rods for 200-330$(+/-)? None, Have a Loomis Greenwater...broken once, replaced through expiditor service..replacement had cork come loose, and replaced under warranty. Sits on rod rack now...overrated Reels for 200-330$(+/-)? None Rods for 350$+? NoneReels for 350$+? None 1 Quote
Fishinthefish Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Rods for under 150$(+/-)? Duckett Magic rod. I like all the weight this rod puts into a small price tag. Solid company, quality product. http://duckettfishing.com/home.php?cat=3 Reels for under 150$(+/-)? Pflueger presidential spinning rod. I prefer spinning at the lower price tag due to the added smoothness you get for the price and the ease of use. http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/Pflueger®-President®-Spinning-Reel/1280293,default,pd.html#start=11 Rods for 200-330$(+/-)? Dobyns extreme casting rod. I actually just ordered one of these for myself. I've used one many many times previously. Light weight extremely versatile and functional and sensitive. With a price tag of 330$ dollars this is my favorite rod on the market. http://dobynsrods.com/rods/champion-extreme/ Reels for 200-330$(+/-)? Shimano chronarch ci4. Quality product and highly durable. Extremely easy to cast and it throws a lot of light and heavy lures with ease. http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-reels/baitcast/chronarch-ci4.html Rods for 350$+? I have a feeling this rod will be on repeat if this topic is continued and goes as well I hope. The g looms nrx. Lightest weight, high durability most sensitive rod I've ever felt. I love it a ton but I would better at 550$ http://www.gloomis.com/publish/content/gloomis_2010/us/en/conventional/rods/nrx_bass_rods/NRX_Jig_Worm.html Reels for 350$+? Abu Garcia revo beast smooth, high quality with a seamless use. Extremely dependable and reliable. I've been trying to talk my wife into letting me buy one since I used it for the first time. http://www.abugarcia.com/Abu-Garcia®-Revo®-Beast/1347801,default,pd.html I'll post the rest of the links and information shortly, I'm struggling with this darn ipad. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 Just search $100 rod or $100 reel. It comes up about once a week it seems. Quote
Fishinthefish Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Just search $100 rod or $100 reel. It comes up about once a week it seems. I was trying to create a post that covers all classes of rods and reels. Not just 100 dollar area in one place. Without jumping through fifteen topics. Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Rods- -100 tfo signature series 100-200 Croix premiere 200+ custom Reels -100 haven't found one 100-200 curado I 200+ daiwa zillion Quote
dwong Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Haven't had my dobyns dx742sf for very long but I can already tell it's going to be one of my favorite rods. Perfectly balanced, sensitive, good backbone with a perfect tip for finesse presentations. Unfortunately Im not a fan of dobyns styling, otherwise it'd be the perfect spinning rod Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 I admire your enthusiasm but I doubt you'll accomplish much. Even if it was to become a sticky hardly anyone looks at those first. They just post "best $100 rod" or what have you. I'll play along for sake of the thread. Rods for under 150$(+/-)? Dobyns champion Powell Endurance Phenix Recon Reels for under 150$(+/-)? Daiwa tatula Lews tournament pro Rods for 200-330$(+/-)? Dobyns champion Dobyns dx Reels for 200-330$(+/-)? Px68 Pxr Steez Ss sv Zonda 68 Rods for 350$+? Don't own any but if I bought one it would be a Megabass more than likely. Reels for 350$+? Mostly the same as $200-330 class but it would be paying retail prices. A few Megabass and Steez variants would be in this class. 1 Quote
HookdUP Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Rod under 150 micro magic Reels Under 150 Curado i Rods 200-330 white ice Reels 200-330 core mg Rods for 350 plus LDC Reels for 350+ Stella Quote
ABW Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Rods for under 150$(+/-)? Powell EnduranceReels for under 150$(+/-)? Lew's TP Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 Rods for under 150$(+/-)? Star Stellar Light Spinning $99,followed by TFO Gary Tactical Bass Dropshot $150, and the Hurricane Redbone $99 Reels for under 150$(+/-)? Penn Battle and Battle II series 2000-4000 $99 Rods for 200-330$(+/-)? None, Have a Loomis Greenwater...broken once, replaced through expiditor service..replacement had cork come loose, and replaced under warranty. Sits on rod rack now...overrated Reels for 200-330$(+/-)? None Rods for 350$+? None Reels for 350$+? None Own 7 Redbones, not only my favorite rod under $100 but the best rods I have ever owned including ones 3 times the price. Have 3 Steller lites, very good too. Never an issue with any of these rods, some of my Redbones are approaching 10 years in age. I have 2 favorite combos. Abu Soron 40 on a 7'6 med Redbone, mainly used off the beach. Quantum Cabo 40 on a 7'6 mh Steller lite, my tarpon set up. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 19, 2015 Global Moderator Posted February 19, 2015 I'm surprised this isn't a pinned topic already so here we go let's get it started! Note these rods and reels do not have to be a combo just your favorite. Three rod choices three reel choices. What are your favorite by weight class? Rods for under 150$(+/-)? Pinnacle Perfecta DCH5 Reels for under 150$(+/-)? Pinnacle Optimus LTE/Pfluegar President Rods for 200-330$(+/-)? St. Croix LTB Reels for 200-330$(+/-)? Closest I own is a Curado I/Stradic CI4 Rods for 350$+? N/A Reels for 350$+? N/A This topic does include baitcasters/spinners and both sides of the rod. To be helpful please try to explain a little about your choices and post a link to the item. I'll tag it so hopefully please can search for this for a long time to come. Just an idea and let's see how it goes. I'll post mine once I get to a computer to copy links. Good fishin' boys. Quote
Th3yHateMe Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 St Croix Avids and up, G Loomis IMX and NRX, Abu Garcias Veritas version 1s and 2s. Shimano Chronarch ci4, stradic ci4 and fj, abu garcia revo sx generation 3 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 To much work, and I'm retired...lol. Just read a few of my posts and you will see quickly what I like. Hootie Quote
0119 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Wow what a nice way for a bunch of forum veterans to be towards a new guy with only 83 posts! Makes folks feel real welcome! "Too much work" ? You guys write longer replies squeezing every bit of man love you can muster for your beloved gear. Some welcome atmosphere for a new guy who wants to become involved....... Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 Wow what a nice way for a bunch of forum veterans to be towards a new guy with only 83 posts! Makes folks feel real welcome! "Too much work" ? You guys write longer replies squeezing every bit of man love you can muster for your beloved gear. Some welcome atmosphere for a new guy who wants to become involved....... So, where's your list?...lol. Hootie 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 21, 2015 Super User Posted February 21, 2015 Most of us are going to be rather limited on how many different brands we have used. Guess what your favorite rod company will be if you only have St. Croix rods. Personally I have a hard time picking just one favorite. Rods under $150: Love my Fenwick Smallmouth rods (less than $75 shipped) and a Custom RX7 Rainshadow. Purchased some Tatula rods after it got too cold for me to fish. I have a feeling at least one of them will be among my favorites. A Powell Endurance 723C was purchased about the same time as the Tatulas. I'm liking it as well. Picked up a Redbone last year while visiting Florida (it stays there) and got to fish it a couple weeks. Very nice rod for the money. Reels under $150: Wow. Too tough. Several favorites are a Tatula Type R, older gold colored Carbonlites, Fuegos, Curado 51Es and Chronarch 200B. Rods $200-$330: Never paid $200 or more for a rod although I have a few that listed in that range. A 7'6" HF Zillion, older black 7'2" MHF Cumara, and....surprise...a 6'10" HF Quantum Superlite. Reels $200-$330: Love my Zillion 50th Anniversary and Purple Alphas. Rods and reels $350-?: Too rich for my blood. PX-L listed in this range, but still sits in it its box with no line yet. Quote
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