Daiwa Aird X casting rod info needed.

[fishinNWA]

I know that this rod has been discussed before, but I would like a fresh opinion. I need two good rods but I don't want to spend a whole lot of money. I don't tournament fish at all but I don't want a piece of junk rod, does anyone recommend this rod? I was gonna get two 7ft med heavy rods, one for moving baits and one for texas rigged plastics. So is it worth the money? Thanks guys!!

[EWREX]

what is the top of what you’re willing to spend? 

[fishinNWA]

Just now, EWREX said:

what is the top of what you’re willing to spend? 

200 max but I need 2 possibly 3 new rods. Was just going to try these out

[MN Fisher]

I've been running a 7' Aird-X MH/F as my moving baits rod for a couple years now. With braid, I can feel the vibration of a chatterbait as it moves through the water.

 

I would look up a bit for a T-Rig...or any bottom contact...rod. I have a Fury 704C for that application.

[Bluebasser86]

One of, if not the best rod in that price range I've ever fished. I have one I use for buzzbaits and I bought one for my oldest son that I use fairly often also that is a 6' spinning rod, both are very nice rods. 

[Happybeerbuzz]

I have the 7' MH and 7' H.  I like them.  However, I feel like the MH & H are on the M side MH and MH side of H.  Just my $0.02.  

[MyKeyBe]

I have no experience with aird rods but I hear for the money they are about as good as your going to get. The Ark catalyzer might be another option for around $40.00 on sale. 

However if I was looking for new budget rods I can almost guarantee they would be Falcon Bucco's from sportsmans outfitters. Even buying used your going to be hard pressed to find a better rod for $70.00. You can do just about everything with a BRC-517 trap caster and a BRC-717 heavy lizard dragger.

https://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/products/falcon-bucoo-sr-rods

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9 hours ago, fishinNWA said:

So is it worth the money?

 

YES! 

[PhishLI]

On 1/5/2022 at 9:46 PM, fishinNWA said:

I don't tournament fish at all but I don't want a piece of junk rod

The furthest thing from junk, and one of the best buys out there, period. Get the 7'3" MH and 7'H and you can cover a very wide range of baits with both. My brother and I have had 5 rods in this this series for the past 4 years. Zero glitches after a shiznit ton of fish.

[BigFishRI]

6 hours ago, MyKeyBe said:

I have no experience with aird rods but I hear for the money they are about as good as your going to get. The Ark catalyzer might be another option for around $40.00 on sale. 

However if I was looking for new budget rods I can almost guarantee they would be Falcon Bucco's from sportsmans outfitters. Even buying used your going to be hard pressed to find a better rod for $70.00. You can do just about everything with a BRC-517 trap caster and a BRC-717 heavy lizard dragger.

https://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/products/falcon-bucoo-sr-rods

 

This is a great find!  I own 2 Bucco's (spinning and casting) and love them. I've been struggling to find them at less than $100 (which is still a great deal). Looks like I'll have to pick up another one now.

 

[FryDog62]

I have both a Medium and Medium Heavy in the Daiwa Aird and also Abu Garcia Vengeance...

 

Both the Aird and Vengeance are great rods for the money. In general, I think the Aird is a tad more moderate and the Vengeance more between Fast and Extra Fast. 

 

Therefore, I use the Airds for moving lures, and the slightly more sensitive Vengeance for bottom contact, or lighter detection tactics. 

 

Great “value” rods?

[fishballer06]

I own(ed) one of these rods. I went on a fishing trip to Florida last February and I was flying down. Instead of traveling with a rod, I decided to order one of these and have it shipped down there. For the $55 it cost me, I figured I had nothing to lose for a rod for pond hopping a day or two while in Florida. All my rods I normally own are in the $200-500 range, for reference. 

 

I was absolutely shocked at the quality and feel of this rod. The finish and feel is on par with rods I've held in the $150-200 range. The rod balanced pretty well, had adequate sensitivity for Texas rigging, and plenty of backbone to set the hook. I couldn't recommend this rod enough if you're building a few setups on a budget. 

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53 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

The furthest thing from junk, and one of the best buys out there, period. Get the 7'3" MH and 7'H and you can cover a very wide range of baits with both. My brother and I have have 5 rods in this this series for the past 4 years. Zero glitches after a shiznit ton of fish.

 

I miss Patchogue..

[fishinNWA]

Thanks everyone for your time and input, it is greatly appreciated!! 

[thewhitelotus]

They're on sale at an online reseller for 39.99 right now too

[zpelletier]

3 hours ago, thewhitelotus said:

They're on sale at an online reseller for 39.99 right now too

Somewhere other than TW?

[MN Fisher]

16 hours ago, zpelletier said:

Somewhere other than TW?

TW has a special - $38.49 on the Aird-X

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Aird_X_Casting_Rods/descpage-DAX.html?from=gshop

[thewhitelotus]

TW is what i was referring to

[PhishLI]

16 hours ago, Deleted account said:

I miss Patchogue..

 Great and West still produce, especially during prespawn, but after 7/1 they're choked shore to shore right up to the surface except for a swath near the spillways. Like trying to fish through astro-turf. Leave the trolling motor home. Loaded with golden shiners, so donks are roaming.

[Deleted account]

16 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

TW has a special - $38.49 on the Aird-X

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Aird_X_Casting_Rods/descpage-DAX.html?from=gshop

 

I've been trying really hard not to buy a $100 gift certificate, and buy 3.

 

7 hours ago, PhishLI said:

 Great and West still produce, especially during prespawn, but after 7/1 they're choked shore to shore right up to the surface except for a swath near the spillways. Like trying to fish through astro-turf. Leave the trolling motor home. Loaded with golden shiners, so donks are roaming.

 

LOL. Pad Choke...

[MN Fisher]

5 minutes ago, Deleted account said:

I've been trying really hard not to buy a $100 gift certificate, and buy 3.

I've got 4 - but two have been replaced by Furys for boat fishing and are now shore-fishing rods.

[Deleted account]

Just now, MN Fisher said:

I've got 4 - but two have been replaced by Furys for boat fishing and are now shore-fishing rods.

 

I like the Aird-X better than the Fury straight up, might be because we bonded when I was down in Gulfport, and only had the one rod and caught everything from sunnies to redfish, either way both good no nonsense sticks.

[thewhitelotus]

I just recently picked up a fury 733c and interested to give it a whirl.  Think ill snag an AIRD X as well, since its only $40!  Do the AIRD X fish true to their power?  

[MN Fisher]

Just now, thewhitelotus said:

Do the AIRD X fish true to their power?

From my experience with a 7' H/F, 7' MH/F and two 6'6" M/F Aird-X rods...they're a little softer in the tip (more a MF-F than a true F) but the power seems accurate.

[thewhitelotus]

6 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

From my experience with a 7' H/F, 7' MH/F and two 6'6" M/F Aird-X rods...they're a little softer in the tip (more a MF-F than a true F) but the power seems accurate.

Might make a good chatterbaits, spinnerbait, etc rod then?