Buckjunkie Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Just picked up a Shimano Nasci 2500 reel today. Looking for a rod to use for drop shotting that won't break the bank. I will mainly be casting and dragging the rig. Any recommendations? Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted April 28, 2017 Super User Posted April 28, 2017 Take a look at the Fury 702SF. It's a lot of performance for the money. 1 Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted April 28, 2017 Super User Posted April 28, 2017 Define break the bank. I like the Dobyns Fury also, but if your budget goes up to $160, then I would add the Sierra SA 692SF and SA 702SF. I like shorter rods for better casting control sometimes, but if you are fishing really deep, open water than the 702 is your better choice. ai really like the sensitivity of the Sierra rods. Either way there is no wrong choice here. Quote
Buckjunkie Posted April 28, 2017 Author Posted April 28, 2017 Trying to stay around $100, but I don't mind buying used. I'll give them a look. Thanks Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted April 29, 2017 Super User Posted April 29, 2017 The Fury will cost $110. Quote
Buckjunkie Posted April 29, 2017 Author Posted April 29, 2017 57 minutes ago, fishnkamp said: The Fury will cost $110. Thanks. I might give it a try Quote
PatrickKnight Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 The Fenwick HMG is also a great rod at the 100 dollar mark. I used one a lot last year and use a Sierra this year. The Sierra is a lot more sensitive but the HMG was fantastic for the 100 bucks I paid for it. I used the 6'9" ML and it would work great for drop shots, they also make a 7'6" ML if you feel like throwing a drop shot clear across a lake. Quote
Buckjunkie Posted May 4, 2017 Author Posted May 4, 2017 Dobyns Fury came in yesterday. Thanks guys! Quote
Super User Darren. Posted May 4, 2017 Super User Posted May 4, 2017 So many good rods in the $100 range. In addition to those mentioned above: St. Croix Premiere Bass Pro Carbonlite I own both and really like both in the ~$100 space. I prefer shorter rods, so 6'6" is the max I use. My Premiere is 6' MLF, Carbonlites are 6'6" MF. Carbonlites are lighter than the Croix, but both are very sensitive. Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Darren. said: So many good rods in the $100 range. In addition to those mentioned above: St. Croix Premiere Bass Pro Carbonlite I own both and really like both in the ~$100 space. I prefer shorter rods, so 6'6" is the max I use. My Premiere is 6' MLF, Carbonlites are 6'6" MF. Carbonlites are lighter than the Croix, but both are very sensitive. I agree with you Darren. Sweet time to be a newbie fisherman. Hardly a bad choice in the $100 range with some of those feeling more like a $200 rod like the Fury. Now if I could only get my lure spending under control. 1 Quote
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