Inexpensive, Good-quality casting rods

[Deplorable Fisherman]

I'll add another vote for the Daiwa Aird-X. I'm still trying to figure out how Daiwa can produce such a nice piece at a $50 price point.

[Ski]

[MAN]

1 hour ago, Deplorable Fisherman said:

I'll add another vote for the Daiwa Aird-X. I'm still trying to figure out how Daiwa can produce such a nice piece at a $50 price point.

Basic IM6 blank with Chinese components.  Looking at about $13-$15 there. 

The specific actions and  balance of this series are probably the key to its success?    

[JWall14]

These are great rods for the price. Fury is more sensitive but these are way lighter.

 

$140 for rod and reel if you're willing to go that high.

https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shimano-slx-casting-rod-reel-combo.html

[NYWayfarer]

19 hours ago, lukemiller_4 said:

I recently purchased a Lews Pro-ti baitcasting reel, and am looking for a rod to go with it but don’t want to spend a lot of money. What are y’all’s suggestions? 

I have the exact same reel and I paired it with a Lew’s TP1 Black rod. Runs $129.99 great rod and looks fantastic with the Pro TI

 

Cheaper than thatI would recommend:

 

St Croix Triumph $99

Lew’s Speed Stick $79

Falcon HD $69

 

[drakesndrum]

Check out the Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 rods for a little over $100.  I've been very impressed with my two(6'9" ML spin, 7'3" MH cast), and I've fished much more expensive rods for years.  Fuji guides, Winn grips, super light, and a good price point.

[Luke Barnes]

I have a Lews Mach Worm casting rod paired with a speed spool LFS and its my favorite combo. Paid $70 for the rod. I would buy another. 

[new2BC4bass]

A lot of really nice options given.  I'd like to add the Falcon BuCoo and HD, Fenwick HMG, Berkley Lightning, Ark Lancer, iRod Fiber.  I'd give the Daiwa Procyon a god look if you don't wan to go to $100.

 

And if willing to go to $130, the Falcon Lowrider or Ark Tharp.

[jdr99a]

For $50 I’d go Airdx or carbon fire. Shimano sellus is good too, but the grips are too thin for my hands. 
 

if you can stretch to the $100-120 range dobyns fury or st croix bassx would be a great one.