Comartin Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 I'm looking for a heavy atleast 7.5 foot rod for pretty cheap. Looking for under 80$. If anyone could help that would be great. Quote
Blues19 Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Ive been looking at purchasing one of these as well. I have been looking at the Lews American Hero. It is $69.99 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted March 8, 2015 Super User Posted March 8, 2015 Take a look at the Berkley Lightning Shock Rods. I just picked one up and it looks pretty decent for the money. Check Walmarts online for the best prices. And keep checking every couple of days as the price go up and go down quickly. And that goes for just about any rod you want to pick up. Walmarts online has quite a selection. 1 Quote
georgeyew Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 I agree with the post above. The Berkley Lightning Shock has a 7'6 Heavy rod in their line. I've felt it. It is heavy duty and seems almost unbreakable. Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Vendetta 2 has a 7'6" heavy. Good rod for the money. 1 Quote
Dockhead Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Don't forget to check the flea market forum. Quote
BigBassLoveSenkos Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Abu Veritas 1 on clearance at GM for 69.97. Picked up a heavy today for a frog stick Quote
kschultz76 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Check out the Daiwa Lexas on sale for $49 at Gander Mountain. I can't vouch for them, but have heard enough good feedback that I ordered two of them myself. I believe that had one that meets your requirements. Also you get a $10 egift card back on it, and if you get your total over $50 shipping is free. Also there's a coupon code of gmt5 you can use. Oh and according to Daiwas website the rods have 5 yr warranty. So if budget is really important might be worth a shot. Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted March 9, 2015 Super User Posted March 9, 2015 BPS extreme 7'6" Heavy On sale right now for 79.97. Pretty darn good bang for the buck. Quote
Poolshark Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I own a 76 heavy extreme and like it for flipping cover. I think it is a solid choice. Quote
Sonik Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Cabelas still had their ZX rods on sale for $69. I believe they have a 7'11". Quote
MemphisFF Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I just purchased a Lew's American hero for 69.99 7'6 interested how this rod is.. Quote
Brandon Moss Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I went with an H2O Ethos 7'6" Extra Heavy (their heavy was a little light). I jave loved this rod so far. $59.99 Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted March 9, 2015 Super User Posted March 9, 2015 Can find a Quantum Tour Tactical 7'6" on Ebay anywhere from 49.99-80.00. Not to bad for a $130 rod and they have nice components. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 9, 2015 Super User Posted March 9, 2015 I do a lot of my flipping and punching with a 7'6" H Abu Vendetta, I love that rod, and the Vendetta line in general. I replaced a 7'11" St Croix Mojo with it, and while the Mojo was a nice rod, the Vendetta, is lighter and better balanced which really helps when flipping for 8-12 hours a day which I often do. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 9, 2015 Global Moderator Posted March 9, 2015 I have a 7' 3" H/F and 7' 6" H/F Ethos, didn't spend $50 on either. Quote
PAGreg Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Another 7'6" H Vendetta here. Paid $65 for it and lean on it hard without having to feel bad if it were to break. Quote
Sonik Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I think the Cabelas Fish Eagle 50 line of rods will be on sale for $45 on Thursday. I hear good things about them. Quote
HardcoreBassin Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 A few people have mentioned it already. I've brought it up on another thread a month or so back as well. The Lightnin Shock rod, for the price, is one hell of a deal. I picked mine up at my local Walmart for $26. If budget is really tight, but you need something in a pinch, I'd definitely get a Lightning Shock. It has a nice stiff backbone with the perfect amount of tip to skip jigs under docks. To top it off, its a pretty nice looking rod. I know that matters to a lot of people. In a pinch I bought this rod ($26) and paired it with an Abu Silver Max2 ($45). It is the least expensive set-up I have, but one of my faves. Hope this helps! - Dale 1 Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted March 11, 2015 Super User Posted March 11, 2015 7'6 powell diesel ^^This^^ ! Quote
kschultz76 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I just received the 7'1" Heavy/xfast Daiwa Lexa from Gander today. Build quality is good, a few of the wraps don't line up perfectly where they meet, and the tip definitely takes a bit of a bend to the right but not awful. It feels like a very stiff blank and a pretty stiff tip just testing it out. I haven't been able to cast it yet. With a Curado I mounted it balances about 1.5"'in front of the locking nut. It doesn't feel like it holds a candle to my more expensive rods, and not sure I'd want to pay $100 full price for it. But for the actual $35 dollars out of pocket it cost me in the end I'm pretty pleased. It should work ok for a heavy cover, heave jig/trig rod for guests or as a spare. Hopefully I will get to give it a whirl casting soon. Edit: quick update just spent some time out in the yard test casting and pitching the rod. Had a BPS PQS mounted spooled with 832 in 50lb. Fasted and pitched nicely with a strike king rage Tail toad and 5/0 hook. It didn't feel as stiff casting at all and was getting nice accurate roll casts. Haven't really fished it yet but I'm pretty pleased right now. Quote
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