Super User FishTank Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 G. Loomis GLX line, pretty much any of them. Quote
Arv Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Thus far is my dx742c. I'm on the prowl for an nrx though, so we'll see if that changes in the future. 1 Quote
SenkoGuru Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 The two best rod's I own over $250 are a Megabass Orochi xx EMTF and a Kistler Z-Bone 7'3" Medium Heavy. They are both fantastic rod's but the Z-Bone is a good bit more sensitive, it just doesn't look as good. The Megabass is no slouch though, it is a very fine rod. For over $250 you really can't go wrong with Megabass, Kistler, St. Croix or G.Loomis. I would stay as far away from dobyn's as I could, I have never thought the DX was any where close to worth what it cost. IMO, that is a $200 to maybe $250 rod at best and you are not getting $350 worth of rod. I know a lot of people like them and feel they are great though so this is only my opinion on them but when you can buy a Z-Bone for $358 it really makes the DX look bad. 1 Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 My Mega Bass X4 72 Destruction. Read your last line. Scratch the Mega Bass suggestion. I got nothing. 1 Quote
FSUFish Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Loomis NRX 901S. Didn't pay in this price range though Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted February 28, 2015 Super User Posted February 28, 2015 Thus far is my dx742c. I'm on the prowl for an nrx though, so we'll see if that changes in the future. Arv, I have no doubt, you will have that NRX......soon..... "Here bait monkey",...."here bait monkey." Hootie Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 28, 2015 Super User Posted February 28, 2015 I'm with the guy who can't afford one. However, at that price I would be thinking about a custom rod. Quote
Arv Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Arv, I have no doubt, you will have that NRX......soon..... "Here bait monkey",...."here bait monkey." Hootie It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine. 2 Quote
Arv Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Arv, I have no doubt, you will have that NRX......soon..... "Here bait monkey",...."here bait monkey." Hootie The bait monkey just left. NRX 853C on the way. 3 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted March 1, 2015 Super User Posted March 1, 2015 The bait monkey just left. NRX 853C on the way. WOW!!!.....Am I good or WHAT? Arv, you're gonna love it! Hootie 1 Quote
Arv Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 WOW!!!.....Am I good or WHAT? Arv, you're gonna love it! Hootie Hootie - bait monkey whisperer 1 Quote
masterbass Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Arv, let us know how the nrx compares. I've been struggling with the monkey over an 893/853. I have a dx 743 and x7 extreme mission currently and I'm wondering if I'm missing anything not having the legendary nrx. Quote
Arv Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Arv, let us know how the nrx compares. I've been struggling with the monkey over an 893/853. I have a dx 743 and x7 extreme mission currently and I'm wondering if I'm missing anything not having the legendary nrx. Will do. I'll probably post something on the thread I made asking for advice. I haven't used a ton of rods, and usually have to sell to buy new gear so I'll have to add that caveat, but I'll certainly throw my 2 cents into the wide world of opinions once I get some time to use it. Quote
fisherrw Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 I'm surprised not many people mentioned the megabass xx Quote
masterbass Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I'm surprised not many people mentioned the megabass xx I will definitely recommend the xx Quote
Cgrinder Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 Custom is a good way to go above $250. Mike @ DVT does nice work and he's a lot of help if you're new to the process. Quote
Shockwave Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 What is it about the rods in this price range that make them preferred over the $100-199 rods? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 2, 2015 Super User Posted March 2, 2015 Weight, balance, components, craftsmanship and sensitivity. 1 Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I will definitely recommend the xx X2. Up to $400 you might be able to find better than the xx, but at the $300 price range there's nothing else like it. Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm surprised not many people mentioned the megabass xx Actually more people on this thread have recommended the xx than almost any other rod, except maybe the glx/Nrx which isn't really in the $250-$400 price range unless you catch em on sale. Quote
matuka Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Dobyn's Champ Ext 734 Most versatile rod I have. Spooks, Crackers, blades, chatterbugs, hollow bellies, plastics. I think the price tag makes me think she's even that much prettier. I bought it when people were having trouble with the G1s. Now the saavy series is a great bang/buck option, but oh my, they don't belong in this thread! Quote
matuka Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 What is it about the rods in this price range that make them preferred over the $100-199 rods? I hear ya! I have a few but got them only on great deals. When I compare some of the $150-$175ers that I buy now, to some of the $225+ ers from say the 90's I think we get way more rod now for the price. I recently fished my finesse rod that was THE rod to have back in 95' (at $225) . In a head to head comparison with a mediocre Phenix M1 ($175), the M1 was better in all factors. Just my opinion, and my budget. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted March 3, 2015 Super User Posted March 3, 2015 It will be the legend xtreme every time. Quote
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