fznfishing2018 Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 dose anyone know a good rod brand was using favorite rods but they are trash 1 Quote
Fastbee Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 I really like Kistler and Powell. Got a few of each. Daiwa Tatulas have treated me well too. Quote
Yumeya Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 Almost anything will be better then "favorite" LOL Gloomis St Croix Megabass Dobyns Shimano Daiwa Kistler Phenix I pretty much use Gloomis, Megabass and St Croix the most. 1 Quote
fznfishing2018 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Posted January 3, 2020 lookin to keep in the low $ range Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, fznfishing2018 said: lookin to keep in the low $ range What is low range to you? Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, fznfishing2018 said: like below 150 Lots of nice rods around that price point. Especially if you take advantage of sales. Dobyns Fury line. For a little more you can get the Sierra line. Shimano Curado rods are around that price point. Fenwick Elite Tech. iRod Genesis II. Just to name a few. All much better than Favorite. Quote
Diggy Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 5 hours ago, fznfishing2018 said: like below 150 Powells are great and they are on sale on tackle warehouse for 104 or less. Quote
FishinBuck07 Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 Dobyns Fury line, Dobyns Colt line, Shimano SLX rods. A lot of great rods in that price range, go handle some at your local shop and figure out which ones fit you best. To me rods and reels are not something you buy online, but that is just me! Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 Falcon and bass pro shops Johnny Morris rods. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 I like my Fenwick HMGs. Dobyns Fury line is highly rated, but I've never handled one. Just received 2 used iRod Genesis II rods yesterday and they are very nice looking rods. Light. Not used a BuCoo or Lowrider, but I have a few other Falcon lines from the Original to the OG Expert and they are all nice rods. Especially the OG Expert. Used OG Tatulas. Love mine. Not used the new ones, but they also seem to be favorites of many. Have an older Powell Endurance that is excellent, but it is my only experience with Powell. Yup. Lots of good options in the $100-$150 range. Almost forgot. Ark rods are on sale at TW. Only have one but liking it. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Dobyns Fury line is highly rated, but I've never handled one. I picked up 2 Furys this year...haven't had them on the water, but 'bench-testing' looks real good. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I picked up 2 Furys this year...haven't had them on the water, but 'bench-testing' looks real good. Only have one Dobyns....704CB Glass. Like it a lot. Wouldn't mind having more Dobyns. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Only have one Dobyns....704CB Glass. Like it a lot. Wouldn't mind have more Dobyns. Ya - I have a 702SF for finesse and a 705CB Quote
Dens228 Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 St Croix and MegaBass. My rod arsenal is pretty much split down the middle with those two brands. Quote
r83srock Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 11 hours ago, fznfishing2018 said: dose anyone know a good rod brand was using favorite rods but they are trash I’m sure favorite has good rods. I fished with one my buddy has and it seems nice. I like St. Croix, they have treated me well and I have no reason to change. If I felt. Compelled to try another brand I’d look at ALX, Kistler or Cashion. Shimano and Daiwa offer good rods too. Quote
Randy Price Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 I like St. Croix a lot. In your price range the Mojo Bass series of rods are very good. Quote
swhit140 Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 Many of my rods were on sale. Several of my refurbished/used Dobyns Sierra models were direct from Dobyns for $100.00 shipped to my door. All of the used Dobyns rods I have purchased were in excellent condition and you couldn't even tell the weren't new. You have a lot of brands/models to choose from under $150.00. You could even possibly put a nice combo together under $150.00 if you find good sales. Tackle Warehouse does have some sales on the Ark Rods & Powell rods that would be nice rods also. I have used all of these models listed below, these rods can be found anywhere from $80-125.00 Dobyns Sierra/Fury Falcon BuCoo Daiwa Tatula Quote
Capt.Bob Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 I started using St. Croix rods 30 years ago, as the years have gone by I find they are better and better and continue to lead the industry. I have had a couple replaced but only after over 15 years of use, and in the case of those rods ( pitching flipping and Salmon and Pike fishing) more abuse than use! I have tried a few quality rods from other manufacturers over those years, some I was happy with at first, but all are closet queens today and the only thing I will spend my money on is St. Croix! Today I pick rod blanks, and have them built. My suggestion would be St. Croix, no doubt! But they offer dollar for dollar rods in all categories. They also offer both quality American made rods,,,, that I would highly recommend, they have Premier in your price range or for a little more their Avid series, probably their best bang on a budget for a high quality rod. The Premier is also a very nice rod, light with great sensitivity and durable, with some models on your price range. But for a quality rod assemble overseas with their American made blanks, the Mojo Bas, Eyecon, and Triumph all fal in your price range. My money says if your leary and not sure what to spend, these rods will make a believer out of you, and sure to lead to stepping up to their finner quality blanks such as I mentioned. Bite the bullet and splurge for an Avid, if you want unbelievable,,, the Legend series are unbelievable, till I started fishing them I never knew you could feel fish breathing before they hit! 1 Quote
drew4779 Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 I own many rods in that price range. Of the ones I own, I prefer St. Croix, Ducket, and Fenwick rods. I've never owned a Dobyns rod (as I've never found one locally), but have always heard good things. I will say that I've had issues with the guide inserts on the St. Croix Premier series rods, but no issues with Mojo or above. I have 3 premiers and all are quite old (I'd guess 15 years) and I've lost one insert on two of them. Don't know if it's a build issue, a me issue, or just bad luck. Quote
Joe_w1234 Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 7 hours ago, TBAG said: Dobyns Fury St. Croix Mojo Bass Boom Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 3, 2020 Super User Posted January 3, 2020 Depending on your budget...... St. Croix G. Loomis Fenwick In general, the St. Croix Avid 7' M Fast will do just about anything. 1 Quote
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