heyitzpetah Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Hi, I am planning on purchasing the metanium 13 and was wondering if anyone here can help me find a good all purpose rod? I plan on making this one of my last purchases for a long time, so I need a good quality rod preferably <300 dollar, 6'8-7'0 M or MH. I mainly throw light texas rigs/jigs, but would like the option to pick up some other duties if necessary, ie light spinner baits/cranks. 1 Quote
Dypsis Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Loomis 843 or 853 IMX. I have an 844 IMX and its a great all around rod. Haven't used either of these, but take a look at them. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 If you want something special, a rod built on a Rainshadow Immortal would perform very well and the titanium color would match the reel. If you go OTC St Croix is about as good as you can get at your price point. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 25, 2015 Super User Posted June 25, 2015 *** 7'1M or MH, depending on the weight of your jigs. I haven't found anything better for the money. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted June 25, 2015 Super User Posted June 25, 2015 I would suggest pairing it a new G Loomis rod I'm thinking about ordering. I'll send you my address....lol. Hootie 1 Quote
heyitzpetah Posted June 27, 2015 Author Posted June 27, 2015 Too many good suggestions. I might have to go hit up the old tackle shop and try holding all of these again once my metanium comes in. I would suggest pairing it a new G Loomis rod I'm thinking about ordering. I'll send you my address....lol.Hootie lol 1 Quote
heyitzpetah Posted June 27, 2015 Author Posted June 27, 2015 I read up a lot on JDM rods as well and they all seem nice such as megabass and majorcraft. Though, my only problem is that I wouldn't be able to hold one and see how it feels with my metanium. I would be taking a leap of faith if i purchased one Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted June 27, 2015 Super User Posted June 27, 2015 I would find a classic gently used Loomis GLX. They can be had for under $300. I would also second the *** or Orichi XX rods. 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted June 27, 2015 Super User Posted June 27, 2015 Take a look at Kistler Helium 3 Casting Rods - $249.99 to $289.99 Quote
heyitzpetah Posted June 28, 2015 Author Posted June 28, 2015 Shimano Zodias I have seen the shimano zodias, poison adrena, and expride at my local tackle shop. They felt really nice in hand, light, and seems tough. Anyone here who happen to own any of these rods can give me a bit more insight on them? Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted June 28, 2015 Super User Posted June 28, 2015 I own both of them but they are at different ends of the spectrum. My Zodias is a 7'2" H that I use for heavy t-rigs and my Adrena is a 6'10" M glass that I use for jerkbaits. Both rods are basically flawless when it comes to craftsmanship. The Adrena has an Aldebaran 50 on it and it is so light it is amazing. The Zodias has a Chronarch Ci4 on it and it balances really well and pitches like a dream. Quote
IAY Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 Take a look atKistler Helium 3 Casting Rods - $249.99 to $289.99 This. Helium gets you NFC HM blank for under 300. Definitely worth taking a look at. 1 Quote
heyitzpetah Posted June 28, 2015 Author Posted June 28, 2015 I own both of them but they are at different ends of the spectrum. My Zodias is a 7'2" H that I use for heavy t-rigs and my Adrena is a 6'10" M glass that I use for jerkbaits. Both rods are basically flawless when it comes to craftsmanship. The Adrena has an Aldebaran 50 on it and it is so light it is amazing. The Zodias has a Chronarch Ci4 on it and it balances really well and pitches like a dream. Thanks for the input, really appreciate it! This. Helium gets you NFC HM blank for under 300. Definitely worth taking a look at. Yup, I've been looking up kistler a lot as well. Feels like the more i research the more rod options start piling up. If only I can buy more than one high end rod right now Quote
IAY Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 Thanks for the input, really appreciate it! Yup, I've been looking up kistler a lot as well. Feels like the more i research the more rod options start piling up. If only I can buy more than one high end rod right now Then buy one of them now, thoroughly enjoy it, then get another when you save it up xD Quote
heyitzpetah Posted June 28, 2015 Author Posted June 28, 2015 Then buy one of them now, thoroughly enjoy it, then get another when you save it up xD I miss the days where I thought purchasing one expensive setup would keep the monkey off my back Quote
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