Favorite casting rod brand for bottom contract baits

[Primitive fisherman]

If you have to pick only one rod brand to fish bottom contact baits like Texas rigs and jigs what would it be?

[Hammer 4]

Irod makes some good rods for what you want.

[Catt]

Don't have a favorite brand, just a favorite feel ?

[roadwarrior]

You will get a more helpful response if you give us a pricing point.

[Primitive fisherman]

3 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

You will get a more helpful response if you give us a pricing point.

It wasn’t so much a post to be helpful in a purchasing decision. It’s more that I’ve seen so many people talk about different brands I was curious if there was a majority vote on a brand with no budget.

[MN Fisher]

3 minutes ago, Primitive fisherman said:

It wasn’t so much a post to be helpful in a purchasing decision. It’s more that I’ve seen so many people talk about different brands I was curious if there was a majority vote on a brand with no budget.

It's all about personal preference - especially when you get into the high-end rods

Diawa

Dobyns

G. Loomis

Megabass

St. Croix

All those, when at the upper ends, are considered good brands. There's a minor difference in weights, balance and feel - so it's up to you to test them to find which works best for you.

[Happybeerbuzz]

22 minutes ago, Primitive fisherman said:

...majority vote on a brand with no budget.

I think roadwarrior is right.  Without a budget, the survey turns into either a question of brand loyalty or just about the most expensive, high end rods each individual has been exposed to.  For example, my contribution to the conversation would be Bass Proshops Tourney Special 2017 edition, but I do not really think that is what you are asking, and it really is not useful.  Note, I am speaking from recent experience.  I made a similar post to yours not long ago only without a survey, and it did not provide much feedback.  

[Michigander]

Would probably be better to ask what is the most sensitive bottom contact rod that you own.

 

I have a decent collection of rods and they are all different brands.

[DogBone_384]

My #1 jig/worm rod is their KLX 7' MH/F.  I own Magnesiums to Heliums. 

 

They're made here and just 'feel right' to me.

[Primitive fisherman]

1 hour ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

I think roadwarrior is right.  Without a budget, the survey turns into either a question of brand loyalty or just about the most expensive, high end rods each individual has been exposed to.  For example, my contribution to the conversation would be Bass Proshops Tourney Special 2017 edition, but I do not really think that is what you are asking, and it really is not useful.  Note, I am speaking from recent experience.  I made a similar post to yours not long ago only without a survey, and it did not provide much feedback.  

Yeah it seems like everyone is all over the place, I should have asked best mid range brand. Around that $200 and under. My rod line up is small and probably won’t splurge on a high end rod until I’ve built up a collection and found a brand that feels right to me. So a better question if I was to redo it would be “what brand makes the best ‘bang for your buck’ mid range (under $200) worm/jig rod” I know opinions will still very greatly, but maybe help the average consumer better than everyone saying their $300+ Is the best rod because well, for that price it better be a good rod.

[Michigander]

Well in that case, I'll put the TFO Tactical Elite rod in the mix at $199. I have the 7'4" Heavy and it is amazing for sensitivity. I can feel very light bites and get a lot of wonderful feedback on what my jig is bumping against. It revolutionized my ability to explore heavy cover.

[roadwarrior]

Okuma

 

This is the newest version for $180

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

[ww2farmer]

Well, since all I own are Dobyn's rods (Fury's to be specific)...naturally I voted "other".

 

J/K....I voted Dobyn's.