Can’t decide on a rod.

[Fadetoblack188]

I need help picking out a rod. Under 200’dollar range. 
 

Looking for a rod to cast from shore with., with the kids.  Some swim plastics . Maybe to water poppers . Kind of an all around rod.  
 

what do you guys recommend . Was looking into the st croix mojo bass.  
 

see as alot of these bass rods have a fast action. 

[Cbump]

Swim baits and topwaters…

 

Dobyns 734c in the the line you can afford. Sierra or Fury to save a little. 

[Bird]

Dobyns would be the first place I'd start as well.

[FrnkNsteen]

For poppers and small paddletails it sounds like it will be used for, I agree with the dobyns, but would suggest the 733 instead of the 734. 

 

Don't get me wrong,.. I have both, and like them both. I just think the 733 works better for those techniques, and can also be used for weightless senkos, flukes, squarebills, and even a jerkbait in a pinch. Love the versatility of my 733s! 

[Catt]

Daiwa Tatula ?

[badfish79]

spinning or casting?

 

Dobyns Sierra 703SF or 704/734C depending on the answer to the previous question. Used Champ XPs can be $200 or under on occasion.

[tander]

1. Dobyns Sierra

2. Daiwa Tatula

3. Falcon Lowrider

[Darth-Baiter]

16 hours ago, Fadetoblack188 said:

I need help picking out a rod. Under 200’dollar range. 
 

Looking for a rod to cast from shore with., with the kids.  Some swim plastics . Maybe to water poppers . Kind of an all around rod.  
 

what do you guys recommend . Was looking into the st croix mojo bass.  
 

see as alot of these bass rods have a fast action. 

dont worry at all.  these guys will tell you exactly what rod you need and maybe 4-5 you dont need but should have, nevertheless.  not including the ones way above your price limit.   get ready to pull out your Yen to dollar conversion. 

 

team...GO!

[Tom Orr]

1 hour ago, Darth-Baiter said:

dont worry at all.  these guys will tell you exactly what rod you need and maybe 4-5 you dont need but should have, nevertheless.  not including the ones way above your price limit.   get ready to pull out your Yen to dollar conversion. 

 

team...GO!

I wish I had a dollar for every time I looked at the Yen to dollar conversion in the last few years ?

[WIGuide]

Fast action rods are generally the best all around rods. Poppers and swimming plastics depending on their size I mostly throw on a M/F St. Croix. Normally, I think of a MH/F as the the best do everything type of rod, but if you normally throw smaller baits like that, I'd go with the M/F. I know it's right at the top of the budget, but the Victory line has a 7'1" M/F spinning rod or a 7'1" MH/F that would be a good option, otherwise the Mojo has the M/F or MH/F in both spinning or casting. 

[GetFishorDieTryin]

7' M F Tatula

7'3 M XF Victory 

7'1 M XF Invoker Pro

 

[Fadetoblack188]

I like the sierra 693sf. The 6’9 medium fast 

[Big Hands]

What does "with the kids" mean, and how do you see it altering your decision?

Are you saying that your kids might be using it too? If yes:

• What age are they?
• What fishing experience do they have?

[padlin]

Guess that means you’re looking for a spinning rod.

 

I’ve always bought US made St Croix’s which in your and my price range would be a Premier.

I did get just a Dobyns Fury for my grandson that looks real nice, can’t try it out till ice out.

[Fadetoblack188]

Kids have their own rods this is my rod to cast from shore with them. He’s spinning 

[Eric 26]

I’m going to recommend the Okuma TCS A 7’-0” medium plus moderate/moderate fast at $165.00. I just got one at Christmas so I haven’t had a chance to use it but I have the same series rod in a 7’-3” heavy/fast and it’s fantastic. I have a cheap rod that I love in the same length and it mirrors the action of the Okuma so I’m confident saying I’m going to love the Okuma.

[dodgeguy]

Dobyns Sierra series.189 $ lifetime warranty 60$ fee great balance. Quality guides.