chris55552 Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 What would your personal choice be for one casting rod, 150$ max, of your hard earned money? Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted July 24, 2015 Super User Posted July 24, 2015 What would your personal choice be for one casting rod, 150$ max, of your hard earned money? That close,I think I would get a Shimano crucial. But they run $159.00 Hootie Quote
chris55552 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Posted July 24, 2015 Yes Ive read good reviews on those. Quote
conorsixtakc Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 St. Croix Mojo Bass and Lews Custom Speed Sticks. Both hit under $150, are sensitive, durable, and great bang for your buck. The 6'6" M Mojo is a sick jerkbait stick, but it's also great with spooks and light-medium duty cranking. The 7'2" Lews handles 3/8-1/2 oz jigs like a pro, but it's also great with spinnerbaits and t rigs. I'm a bang for your buck fisherman. I rarely spend over $200 on any reel or rod and these are my favorite all around sticks. They'll give you just as much edge as anybody else you're fishing against (or with) Quote
kschultz76 Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Using the search feature you can find a lot of past info on this subject. Based on persona experience I'd consider - St Croix Rage currently clearance on St Croixs Bargain for 89 each. I've not used the Rage but love my Avid, LTB and Leg Xtremes. I'd take the blank on the Rage over the Mojo any day of the week and twice on Sunday's. However the handle may not be comfortable for everyone. - St Croix Avid/ Avid X on sale, I know a bit over but really top notch performance. - Kisltler KLX on sale, again a bit over but I'm very impressed with the quality and feel of the 6'9" CRT model I got recently. They were running a great sale recently. Based on reviews here and elsewhere: - *** *** regularly reviewed as fishing well above its price point - Pinnacle Perfecfta DHC5 good reviews here and look like quality sticks - Daiwa Tatula - Fenwick Elite Tech Bass - Phenix M1 and Bass Recon Good luck! Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted July 24, 2015 Super User Posted July 24, 2015 I'd probably have to buy another Mojo if I had $150 to spend. 1 Quote
NathanW Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 i'd look at one of the new *** blacks. the original *** blacks are amazing rods for $100 I agree but stick with the original. I wouldn't recommend the *** Black II yet as they have changed their blank for the *** II. I would bet the farm that their new blank is more indestructible and resistant to shock loading which usually translates into worse performance. Quote
d-camarena Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Shimano crucial is one of the best rods ive tried. And ive tried omens Quote
keyvike Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 under 150.00$ Easy... OKUMA TCS They really are great rods for the money. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 Shimano Crucial and when I have seen them on sale (maybe a few bucks over $150), the St. Croix Avid. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 if you're looking for a drop shot rod the Fenwick elite tech bass 610 medium light extra fast is a great stick Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 Really like my Tatula rods. Based on my experience with HMG, Smallmouth and Aetos rods, I'd have to add the Elite Tech Bass to any list. As others have mentioned, the *** Black is a great rod at its price point as long as the handle doesn't bother you. A couple of the Okuma models get excellent reviews, but I've never owned or fished one. Sure would like to try at least one. The 7' MF Helios reviewed by TT sounds like an excellent rod. Of course it could only be fished with a Helios or Helios Air (preferably) reel. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 I'd have to get my hands on a bunch more rods to really make that decision. Currently, I'm very happy with the sensitivity and lightness of my Carbonlites, though I'd like some shorter lengths. I also have an Avid, very nice build, but in all honesty, I'm not sure it's an order of magnitude more sensitive than the CLs. Tatula rods are nice, and the new ones intro'd at Icast look sweet. Problem is, I want shorter rods but everyone seems to be going longer. C'est la vie. Probably need to go custom some day 1 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 25, 2015 Super User Posted July 25, 2015 St Croix Mojo [ 7' - med hvy - fast] $110 Roger Quote
SudburyBasser Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 I'm an admitted ***** for Shimano so take that into account with my recommendation: Crucial. Quote
shawnmc Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Okuma TCS can be had for $100 or so. Save $50 or spend on some new tackle. That or get a Tatula. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 At this very moment I'd get a Rage rod on clearance on St Croix's website. $89, free shipping/hat/stickers. Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I would look at the Daiwa Tatula. They have great sensitivity and a ton of backbone Quote
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