What Rod Should I Buy

[Bpett2552]

I currently own a 7 foot medium heavy baitcasting rod and a 7 foot heavy baitcasting rod. I'm looking to buy a new rod soon and I want your opinions guys. I want something that is versatile and if anything, a little on the heavy side. What are your go to, all purpose rods?

Thanks.

[ABW]

I would actually get a spinning rod... 7' medium to cover your lighter techniques

[new2BC4bass]

I don't own one because I was waiting for it to get down to the $100 point and so missed out, but the original Tatula 7'4" Heavy is suppose to be a very versatile rod.  I picked up a Quantum Tour Edition and Superlite 6' 10" HF that I like a lot.  For a little more power, I go with my Zillion 7' 6" HF.  I don't really need them in my area, but enjoy fishing with them anyway.

 

Probably the first question you will be asked is what kind of money are you willing to spend.  Will make a huge difference in suggestions.

 

EDIT:  Oh boy!  I see you are from Easton.  I live in Bethlehem out near Allentown.  I only know one other guy from our area.  We fished together a few times, but his wife is an avid fisherwoman (often catching bigger fish than him ) so we haven't gotten together in some time.  Where do you fish that you need heavy rods?  Never heard of Chemo Pond.  I'm always looking for a decent place to fish.  Haven't found such a place locally.

 

EDIT2:  I'd try the Delaware River if I could afford a jet boat and the rig to haul it around.  Have read of guys having 100 fish days on the Delaware (smallmouths).

[Bigchunk]

Dobyns 705cb

[Big C]

Pixie stick.

[SMITTY0045]

If you don't have a spinning rod, that would be what I would recommend. A 6'6" - 7' M rod will cover pretty much all of the applications typically thrown on a spinning rod. If you are covered there and you're just looking for a baitcasting rod, I would recommend a 7' M rod to throw lighter applications like lighter Texas rigs and maybe even some cranking.

[John G]

Shimano Poison Ultima 172H because life is short and you can't take your money with you when you die.

[sprint61]

A 7'm spinning rod for all your spinning rod needs.

[bigfruits]

if i could only have one spinning rod to cover lighter lures and techniques id get the NRX 852s with a 2500 Ci4+.

 

you want an XF jig worm baitcasting rod on the heavier side instead? read about the NRX 894c. i havent fished this one but have heard its the way to go.

[fisherrw]

I would actually get a spinning rod... 7' medium to cover your lighter techniques

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[MIbassyaker]

I would think the most obvious suggestion is a medium spinning rod to handle lures under about 3/8oz.

Another possibility would be a medium-moderate casting rod for crankbaits and other trebles, but your current set-ups can probably cover those better than they can handle the lighter stuff.

 

If you're looking for a deal, check out the St. Croix Bargain Room -- they have Rage and last gen Mojo Bass rods discounted to $89, with a few spinning and casting models still left that fit the suggestions you're getting. I just bought a Rage casting rod, 7'2" MM today for shallow/mid crankbaits; it wouldn't have been my first choice full price, but at the discount (comes to 40% off), it seemed too good a bargain to pass up.

[BASSPATROL247]

i have rods in the 150-250 dollar range but my favorite rod/rods are the bucoo micros. imo you will not find a better rod as far as sensitivity and backbone or weight( under 4oz) for under about 250 bucks and the bucoos are about 100 bucks...like them more than my st croix tourney elite wich was double the price of the bucoo's...