How many rod brands do you use?

[The one that got away]

I'm going through my rods/reels to pass the time up here in freezing New England.  Winter makes me absolutely stir crazy and I blame winter for my recent irresponsible financial transactions at TW for stuff I really don't need.  Anyway...

 

My question - how many different rod brands do you use?  Do you stick with one brand, two, or just whatever "feels" right, assuming you're fortunate enough to find a rod in stock at your local tackle shop that you can get your hands on instead of buying online.  I like all the stuff I use, but I use 6-7 different rod brands and as most of you know there can sometimes be a difference in power and/or action from one brand to another.  I'm thinking of selling some off and replacing with one brand for more consistency throughout. 

 

I'm not trying to start a debate about who make the best rods, just seeing how many different brands you guys use.  Thanks

 

[padon]

the action that im looking for is more important to me than brand. i have st.croix megabass, shimano,and dobyns right now. i like them all for their intended purpose.

[MN Fisher]

I try to be fairly consistant

 

A couple years ago, it was mainly Diawa with a couple Dobyns

Now it's half Dobyns, 1/4 Diawa and 1/4 Okuma

[flyfisher]

Brand doesn't matter to me really.  I want a rod for the job at hand.  Right now I have Robyn's, st croix, Shimano and a couple ducketts in my conventional gear.  My fly rods I am slightly more brand loyal but I have TFO & Sage right now.  

[LonnieP]

I own 9 rods. 6 different brands

[PBBrandon]

Dobyns, St. Croix, Shimano, Abu and a couple of BPS sticks. There are so many good rod brands that you really can’t go wrong as long as you get one with the specs that fit your needs

[Derek1]

I have bps brands, 2 different dobyns lines 2 different lines of  falcon rods and a shimano rod.  I’ve only been fishing somewhat seriously for a few years. Still working out what types of rods fit my somewhat developing style of fishing. So far I like  everything I’ve got to try. 

So I guess that’s 4 different brands. 

[Jmilburn76]

Im not committed to one brand, I currently have 5 different brands. The main thing is they all work.

[new2BC4bass]

29.  34 if you count fly rods.  37 if you count custom rods.

[scbassin]

I have Several custom rods & 3 different series of Dobyns Rods. 100% Shimano Reels

[softwateronly]

Shimano 2 lines - 6 rods

St Croix 3 lines - 4 rods

Dobyns 3 lines - 7 rods

Diawa 2 lines - 2 rods

Megabass - 1 rod

G Loomis - 1 rod

Kastking - 1 rod

Shakespeare - 1 rod

 

scott

[Skunkmaster-k]

Lews , Abu , and Dobyns  is what I’m using now. 

[The one that got away]

OK so it looks like most have some variety in their arsenal.  Especially you new2BC4bass, you're my new idol lol.  I was thinking it was only me.  I have a Shimano, a St. Croix, a Loomis, 2 going on 3 Dobyns, 2 Kistler, and a Fenwick.  Thanks for all the replies

[rtwvumtneer6]

I have a half dozen or more brands, but I acquired those while trying to find a manufacturer and line that I really liked.  

 

The main reason I try to stick with one or two rod makers and the same line within that brand is simple: With no industry standard on power and action, and the majority of my purchases being online, I can order a rod with minimal guess work in what I am going to receive.  

[FishTank]

I have rods from Shimano, G. Loomis, St. Croix, Quantum, Megabass, 13 Fishing, and Abu Garcia.  If it feels good, I will fish it. 

[Koz]

Let me think - St. Croix, Shimano, Dobyns, Lew's, Duckett, BPS, and Shakespeare. 

 

The St. Croix and Shimano I bought online because of reputation. I actually haven't tried out my Shimano Expride yet. The rest I bought after picking them up in the store.

 

 

[EWREX]

i’m very brand loyal to daiwa. not just because of my OCD, but also because i like to know and be confident in how each rod is going to feel when they are in my hands. whether it’s sensitivity, rod tip, action, or weight. 

 

[PhishLI]

iRod

Powell

Dobyn's

St.Croix

13 Fishing

Daiwa

[ATA]

G-Loomise Conquest only. Just have one Dobyn's Champion 907 for my extra large swimbaits. And one Shimano curado 806 for umbrella rig and frogging and punching in summer.

 

[Wprich]

5 St. Croix, 2 Loomis, 1 Shimano, 1 Abu, and several Ugly Sticks laying around.  

 

Fly rods I'm more brand loyal all mine are Thomas and Thomas except for my first rod which is a TFO.

[ironbjorn]

Only Dobyns

[Aaron_H]

Dobyns

Shimano

13 Fishing

Fenwick

Star Rods

[NorthernBasser]

I'm all over the place.

 

Shimano- 5

Megabass- 2

Kistler- 4

Dobyns- 3

ALX- 2

Lew's- 3

Daiwa- 1

Evergreen- 1

Fenwick-1

Jenko- 1

13 Fishing- 1

St. Croix- 1

Cabela's- 2

 

 

[Hammer 4]

3 brands.

1 Turners house brand, spinning rod.

2 Diawa Tatula rods, both baitcasters.

4 Irod baitcasters. These are by far my favorite.

 

[JustJames]

80% of my rods are

Daiwa

Shimano

majorcraft.