$200 Bottom Bait Rod

[CrustyMono]

looking for a rod that is around $200. I would use it for jigs, texas rigs, light flipping, and wobleheads. also minimum of 1/4 oz tungsten weight. I have a 7'3" MH O M N, but for some reason its just not for me. thanks 

[bigturtle]

What happened to this, no more dobyns fury? You can always upgrade from a fury to sierra

[WRB]

IRG744C should do everything you want and save you $50.

Tom

[EllisJuan]

Loomis E6X 852c

[WI_Angler1989]

I've got a couple St Croix Avids that I've used for bottom contact lures. Never let me down. 

[Jagg]

1 minute ago, WI_Angler1989 said:

I've got a couple St Croix Avids that I've used for bottom contact lures. Never let me down. 

Yup. Also, Falcon Cara was built for this.

[WI_Angler1989]

1 minute ago, Jagg said:

Yup. Also, Falcon Cara was built for this.

Never used a Falcon, but I've heard good things on the forums. I'm a Wisconsin boy so it's hard not to fall for the St Croixs. They're everywhere here.

[Jagg]

Definitely! Falcons are to us Texans and Southern boys like SC is for you Northern fellas. Used to be All Star also, but they sold to Pure Fishing. 

[Turkey sandwich]

37 minutes ago, WI_Angler1989 said:

I've got a couple St Croix Avids that I've used for bottom contact lures. Never let me down. 

 

The SCIII blanks are just killer for that price point.  I have several Rage and an Avid X and love them.  Fast, reasonably light, and the blank just feels good.  I strongly recommend an Avid or Avid X (different rods, guides and handle change the way they feel).  For the $200 range, the Avid X is my favorite.  I also have a Fenwick Aetos mod fast that's stiffer than most fast action rods I've fished.  In a fast or X-fast action MH, I'd imagine it'd make a great C-Rig rod. 

[rangerjockey]

 I throw most of those baits on a Falcon Cara Amistad. It's a bit more than $200, but worth the difference. Also a great c-rig rod.

 For the wobblehead I like something a bit softer.

[roadwarrior]

 

[bigfruits]

what did you not like about the O M N? what difference are you looking for in another rod?

[WdyCrankbait]

I suggest taking a look at the Powell 3D Max 723C or a Cashion rod.  I have a Powell Endurance 723 (last generation rod) and it is outstanding for bottom contact baits.

[curtis9]

For $200 I'd keep an eye on ebay and the classifieds here.  I bought a 2016 St. Croix Legend Elite 7' MHF rod  just before Christmas for $150 + $30 shipping, so $180 total for a $400 rod.  I've also found Loomis GLX rods for <$200.  

 

Take a look at $300-$400 rods you like and then and find something used.

[Oklahoma Mike]

I would recommend the AvidX or Hammer Rods All American Series.

[lonnie g]

I like the feel of g loomis  imx rods. a bit more $  have seen used in great condition cheaper tho.

[rippin-lips]

Used Megabass Orochi XX rods can be had for $200-220 on a regular basis. 

[CTBassin860]

It seems like your buying every rod on the market.?

[WI_Angler1989]

23 minutes ago, MassBassin508 said:

It seems like your buying every rod on the market.?

 

Pretty much! Ask a group of fishermen what rod they like and prepare to get 100 answers haha 

[Airman4754]

I just handled a Dobyns Sierra tonight and that is an extremely impressive rod for the price.

 

I have never liked Gary's rods, but I would fish a Sierra.