Moving to one line of rods - $100-150

[jdr99a]

I’m a fan of consistency in my other hobbies. My golf clubs are tuned and fitted to feel the same when moving from club to club, my competition pistols are consistent when moving between divisions/leagues, etc. Now I’m beginning to think of chasing that consistency in my rod/reel setups. I’d like to experiment with moving towards a single line of rods for all of my applications and I think I’ve narrowed it down to two in the same price range: the Dobyns Fury and BPS Carbonlite 2.0. I’ve got examples of each and both have performed well for me in the few months I’ve had them. 
 

For those with experience with both rods, if you were moving to one line of them for all (or most) of your combos, which would you pick and why?

[djhands]

ALX IKON line has pretty much everything you need  even some glass for crankbaits

[bassnleo]

Been a Kistler user for about 15 years now. The graphite and magnesium series would fit it your price range. I have numerous models in both series and love them. 

[Bluebasser86]

Falcon has a couple rods that fall into that category. I'm a big fan of the Bucoo SR line of rods. They're towards the lower end of your range but fish well above their price IMO. 

[ChrisD46]

Dobyns Fury series or the new Lew's KVD series may give you enough technique specific rods to select from and meet your <$150 price point . 

[dodgeguy]

I've used bps rods for 30 years . they are quality rods. That said I would step up to the Dobyns Sierra micro series. Lifetime warranty. Great build quality. Light and balanced. Just a really great rod.

[Deephaven]

Rods are not consistent within any one brand....unless of course you use all the same action, length and power.

[FryDog62]

Daiwa Tatula, ALX/IKOS, Dobyns Fury are three brands with extensive models at the $125-150 price point. Great rods... 

[Bass Rutten]

I’ve handled the carbons but not fished with them, owned a few furys, I’d go with dobyns for the lifetime warranty and customer service.

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9 hours ago, jdr99a said:

I’m a fan of consistency in my other hobbies. My golf clubs are tuned and fitted to feel the same when moving from club to club, my competition pistols are consistent when moving between divisions/leagues, etc. Now I’m beginning to think of chasing that consistency in my rod/reel setups. I’d like to experiment with moving towards a single line of rods for all of my applications and I think I’ve narrowed it down to two in the same price range: the Dobyns Fury and BPS Carbonlite 2.0. I’ve got examples of each and both have performed well for me in the few months I’ve had them. 
 

For those with experience with both rods, if you were moving to one line of them for all (or most) of your combos, which would you pick and why?

I'm not sure one gets "consistency" from one line of rods, but of the 2 mentioned, the BPS for sure. Furies are good rods, but don't do somethings well at all IMNSHO.

[desmobob]

4 hours ago, bassnleo said:

Been a Kistler user for about 15 years now. The graphite and magnesium series would fit it your price range. I have numerous models in both series and love them. 

 

Same here.  I use the KLX series but have a Magnesium and a Carbon Steel (now the "Graphite") from promotions when purchasing KLXs.  I think they are very good rods.

 

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[BayouSlide]

4 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Falcon has a couple rods that fall into that category. I'm a big fan of the Bucoo SR line of rods. They're towards the lower end of your range but fish well above their price IMO. 

 

I feel the same about Falcon rods. I like the Lowrider series and they are sometimes even in stock at Academy. Have the Lizard Dragger and the Heavy Cover Jig rods and find they are sensitive and punch well above their weight class for only $129.

[swhit140]

Daiwa, Dobyns, Powell, Falcon, ALX

I used Dobyns & Falcon warranty which both were quick & easy experience.

[LCG]

Owned both carbonlite 2.0 rods and a 703c dobyns fury. Sold the fury. I have 3 carbonlite 2.0 rods now. One spinning, two casting. I really like the feel and action of these rods. According to the sales guy at BPS they now have a 10 year warranty. 

[webertime]

If you know where to look and buy at the right time Megabass Levantes are 150 a pop.   I love them, especially at that price.

[GReb]

Falcon followed by ALX. I’ve owned others in that price range including several Fury’s and they just don’t stack up. Falcon and ALX punch above their price range and have a versatile lineup that covers everything. 

[GetFishorDieTryin]

It depends what kind of rods you like because there are a good amount of solid options at that price point.

13s Omen Black line has a rod for just about anything including cranking rods and so far I really like the ones Ive used especially the 7'2 MH MF.  The replacement program and customer service is great. 

The Tatulas are at the top or just a bit over $150 and theyre worth every $.

Some people don't like them, but SCs Mojo Bass rods are great for the money.

 

 

[dodgeguy]

Johnny Morris Signature series are awesome also. Alconite guides . 10 year warranty.

[T-Billy]

I own and like rods in both brands/series you mention. Go with the one YOU like better. Can't go wrong either way. 

[Deephaven]

Take all the money you were going to spend changing them all to one brand and put that money into a few great rods.  Will be a way better use of money.

[Bass Rutten]

I've attempted this throughout the years but always find compromise is required to stay strictly brand consistent. Two places that I have found it useful to apply consistency is rod length and reel gear ratio, otherwise the best tool gets the job, although I do find most of my gear to say shimano or daiwa on it, semi-consistency works for me I guess.

[Hammer 4]

One brand that gets overlooked, yet are great rods, is the Irod Genesis III rods.

I have a couple of Tatula rods, which are nice. At $ 150.00 I bought several rods from Irod, from a 6'9" baitcaster all the way up to my heavy swimbait rods.

Just check the reviews on TW. Imho, these are worth a look see.

[Boomstick]

My rods are pretty much Daiwa Tatula (mostly moving bait rods), Daiwa Tatula Elite (dropshot and plastics) and I have a Daiwa Steez AGS (jigs) and a St Croix Mojo Bass in the mix there as well (because the first gen Tatula lineup did not have a rod similar in power and action tot he 6'8" M/XF topwater rod which is perfect for things like poppers and jerkbaits). I wouldn't change anything if I had to do it again.

 

Between the rods that you listed, I would go with the Dobyns Fury. Why the Fury? Because the Dobyns power and action is very consistent line to line. If you wanted to step up to a Sierra for a rod you use a lot, like the 703C or 704C (which is a versatile two rod combo) you could. Or the Champion XP 744C which is an extra fast and stiffer tip designed for jigs (but that's fairly unique). I would be inclined to spend a little more on rods you would use to structure fish things like various finesse, t-rigs and jigs than I would on a crankbait or even a flipping stick (unless you have a lot of weeds and flipping is your go to).