Bankfisher22 Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 I'm looking to expand my rod and reel line up. I was thinking about buying a heavy action rod for big baits. Are there any out there with a budget friendly price of 60-70 dollars? Quote
Heartland Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, Bankfisher22 said: I'm looking to expand my rod and reel line up. I was thinking about buying a heavy action rod for big baits. Are there any out there with a budget friendly price of 60-70 dollars? Heavy is a power my friend. Might check the for sale section. 1 Quote
Smalls Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 My wife has a Lew’s laser SG1 that she picked up for $50. She seems to really like it. Quote
BoatSquirrel Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 13 Fishing Defy for $59. Much more rod than you would expect for that price point. 1 Quote
CroakHunter Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Bankfisher22 said: I'm looking to expand my rod and reel line up. I was thinking about buying a heavy action rod for big baits. Are there any out there with a budget friendly price of 60-70 dollars? Big baits as in swimbaits, umbrella rigs, magnum cranks, or what? If you're looking to throw swimbaits and a-rigs on a budget I'd look into a bass pro shops musky rod. For magnum cranks I wouls go to americanlegacyfishing.com and get a lews david fritts perfect cranking rod 7'6 heavy power. Quote
928JLH Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 I used an Abu Vendetta 7'6 Heavy Fast rated for up to 1.5oz. I believe I purchased it for $73 shipped. Only con was an eye replacement after 5 months at the tip. I'm pretty tough on my gear so that might have been the culprit. Used it for frogging, flipping, and smaller swimbaits like Gantarel Jr and S Waver 168. Quote
smr913 Posted May 2, 2019 Posted May 2, 2019 Check out the TW clearance on the Exage. Not sure which models they have left, but they are $100 rods marked down to $79 or so. Reviews have been decent on them. Also, take a look at the SLX. Quote
Super User Catt Posted May 2, 2019 Super User Posted May 2, 2019 H2O Xpress Ethos $69.99 at Academy ? Quote
CrankFate Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 Tatula XT is what I’d call a “heavy action” rod. But very lightweight and well made for the price. Can be found around $70 now. They are way underrated in their advertised power and action stats. They fish heavier than advertised. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted May 3, 2019 Super User Posted May 3, 2019 A fair question is what do you mean by "heavy" and what do you mean by "big baits?" Makes a difference . . . Quote
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