Need new Spinning Rod for around $100

[WRB]

1 hour ago, GTN said:

The MS-1 or Nanoace model?

Nanoace model is Don's rod, prior to MS-1

TW you click on spinning rod-Nanoace

It was $109 now $129 so wait for a 20% off sale.

Tom

PS it still has Don Iovino signature rod upper left page corner

[GTN-NY]

1 hour ago, WRB said:

Nanoace model is Don's rod, prior to MS-1

TW you click on spinning rod-Nanoace

It was $109 now $129 so wait for a 20% off sale.

Tom

PS it still has Don Iovino signature rod upper left page corner

Still $109

[moguy1973]

If it's a Lew's TP-1 get it.  They are great rods for the price.

[Armtx77]

Fenwick HMG

[JustJames]

If you gonna get Nanoace rod, I recommend 6’9 M 1/8-3/8 rod. It it more versatile. The stiffer tip will transmit vibration better than softer tip. I plan to get one myself, for real. My two friends just got their recently and very happy with it.

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[Kdizzle]

I use a Medium for Ned Rigs.  Part of it is that I use ned rig heads with a bit stouter hook, plus if the fish aren't biting a upright bait profile, I'll switch to a laydown type like a Slider Pro. 

 

The best 100 dollar rods I have for those two techniques are my Fenwick HMG's and St. Croix Bass X.  The Fenwicks feel like 150 or 200 dollar rods when it comes to sensitivity.

[GTN-NY]

2 hours ago, Kdizzle said:

I use a Medium for Ned Rigs.  Part of it is that I use ned rig heads with a bit stouter hook, plus if the fish aren't biting a upright bait profile, I'll switch to a laydown type like a Slider Pro. 

 

The best 100 dollar rods I have for those two techniques are my Fenwick HMG's and St. Croix Bass X.  The Fenwicks feel like 150 or 200 dollar rods when it comes to sensitivity.

This one?

[Kdizzle]

3 minutes ago, GTN said:

This one?

Indeed, but I also have the 6'6" model for close quarter fishing in rivers and creeks.  You may have found out by now though that they are hard to come by due to Covid-19. 

[GTN-NY]

4 minutes ago, Kdizzle said:

Indeed, but I also have the 6'6" model for close quarter fishing in rivers and creeks.  You may have found out by now though that they are hard to come by due to Covid-19. 

Yeah none in stock. 
 

[new2BC4bass]

BTW, ML is a power designation, not action.  I feel you should look at a Medium power rod in most instances.  Check lure and line ratings.  Consider the weights you are using.  The cover you usually fish.  There can be large differences from company to company for the same power rating.  Take the above HMG 7' MF.  I would consider it a MH in a casting rod.  The 7' MLF HMG rated for 1/8-5/8 oz. lures falls more in line with a Medium power casting rod for me.  My medium Falcons (casting) are all rated 1/4-1/2 oz. while the MH ones are rated 1/4-3/4 oz.  Same rating as the HMG 7' MF spinning rod.  Some of my Medium casting rods run 1/4-5/8 while some MHs run 1/4-1 oz.

 

The iRod Fiber 7' M-EF finesse spinning rod is rated 1/8-3/8 oz.  The same rating as the Tatula XT 7' MLF.  The Procyon 7' M-EF has a 1/4-3/4 oz. rating.  Check out the Nanoace and Fury ratings.  Weights are all over the place.  Some companies are known to fish light.  Some to fish heavy.  Some are true to their ratings.  All this needs to be taken into consideration.

 

I used an old Fenwick Elite Tech 7' MF Worm & Jig spinning rod last year on my visit to Florida.  All my fish were caught on this rod with 30# braid throwing into lily pads.  Worked fine.  Don't remember its ratings.

[GTN-NY]

I stopped at a Sportsman’s Warehouse today. They didn’t have one of these rods that you’ve suggested in stock. A couple Lews and lots of Shimano

[king fisher]

15 hours ago, GTN said:

I stopped at a Sportsman’s Warehouse today. They didn’t have one of these rods that you’ve suggested in stock. A couple Lews and lots of Shimano

You can't go wrong with a Shimano, I don't have any experience with Lews, but have heard they are good for the price.  Buy one that feels good to you.  I buy reels without trying them, but prefer to buy rods I have had my hands on.

[GTN-NY]

On 10/17/2020 at 7:45 AM, king fisher said:

You can't go wrong with a Shimano

I was just going to ask about Shimano rods. That’s all I used to use. Mainly because a friend was a rep and he gave me everything at cost. 
Anyone have experience with this

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Clarus_Spinning_Rods/descpage-SCSR.html

it comes in foam and cork grip. Handle is long though 15”. Might be a concern as I’m in a kayak

[GTN-NY]

I’ve narrowed it down to these two choices of St Croix rods.

7’1” Med 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-STCROIXRODS.html?from=basres

 

or their kayak model but I don’t know what makes it special for a kayak model as they both have the same handle length?

 

7’ Med 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Mojo_Yak_Spinning_Rods/descpage-MY.html?from=basres

 

[NYWayfarer]

I am glad you are looking at St Croix. Don’t overlook the new for 2021 St Croix Triumph. At $99.99 I picked one up recently. It’s my third Triumph rod that’s how much I like them. Perfect blend of high quality and relatively low price.

[bayvalle]

On 10/22/2020 at 11:20 AM, GTN said:

I’ve narrowed it down to these two choices of St Croix rods.

7’1” Med 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Mojo_Bass_Spinning_Rods/descpage-MBSJ.html

 

or their kayak model but I don’t know what makes it special for a kayak model as they both have the same handle length?

 

7’ Med 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Mojo_Yak_Spinning_Rods/descpage-MY.html

 

I just sold my Mojo Bass 7' med spinning rod for $90 and purchased a Dobyns Sierra 703. My Dobyns rods just felt better balanced and more sensitive in my hands. 

[LCG]

6'8" M-Xf bass pro carbonlite 2.0 with braid to leader. Very sensitive and great action. Lure rating 1/8-1/2oz.