$160 Baitcasting Rod

[jrauty]

I am buying a new baitcaster rod and am. It sure what kind of rod to get. I something around 6'6 to 7'0 foot in medium heavy. What is your guys options on the best rod in this price range?

[Steveo-1969]

This question was answered for you earlier:  http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/163173-baitcaster-160-or-less/

[rippin-lips]

That's a good budget for a rod. All you're going to get is people pushing what they like. Wait for a sale and you should be right in your budget with most of these. You can also get a lot more rod or a good deal if you buy used. If you do a google search for best $100 or $150 rod it'll show some past threads and there will be plent of info to read. I'd try to handle them first if you can. It'll help you decide if you like it.

Shimano

Kistler

Phenix

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Powell

Dobyns

Pinnacle

Fenwick

St. Croix

G Loomis

[new2BC4bass]

That's a good budget for a rod. All you're going to get is people pushing what they like. Wait for a sale and you should be right in your budget with most of these. You can also get a lot more rod or a good deal if you buy used. If you do a google search for best $100 or $150 rod it'll show some past threads and there will be plent of info to read. I'd try to handle them first if you can. It'll help you decide if you like it.

Shimano

Kistler

Phenix

***

Powell

Dobyns

Pinnacle

Fenwick

St. Croix

G Loomis

 

To this list I would add the Daiwa Tatula if you can find one for about $26 less than MSRP.  I bought 2 new ones for just under $100.  Can't beat that with a 10 foot stick. 

[rippin-lips]

Yeah, that's a good deal for 2 of them. I like the Tatula for the $90-100 price tag you can buy them for but I'd choose something different if I had $160-180 to spend on a rod. I enjoy using mine though. Nice rod for the money. Power ratings are a bit off. The medium is a medium heavy. It's more stout then any medium I own.