Cheapest rod I have ever owned, and I actually like it.

[DN3]

i cant remember what it was called, but it was a chrome walmart flw rod that had sic guides on it, cant remember what i did with it, but it was a great rod for the money!

[MontclairDave]

On 5/5/2023 at 8:40 AM, BrianMDTX said:

I still have two Aird-X’s in my rotation as well. A MH/F and a M/F baitcasters. Both paired with Black Max reels. I enjoy fishing with both of them. 

You don’t find the micro guides a pain? 

[BrianMDTX]

5 hours ago, MontclairDave said:

You don’t find the micro guides a pain? 

 No, but I have mono spooled on the reels so no issues with leader knots. 

[Catt]

All Star & Castawys make some really good rods. Academy  H2O Xpress Ethos Nano are very sensitive.

[N Florida Mike]

I’ve caught more bass on Ugly sticks than any other rod by far. Specifically,I’ve caught the most on my 25+ year old 6.6 medium action  U.Stik. Indestructible. stout and heavy at the butt end , and the medium action is just right for soft plastic fishing. I now use it mostly for somewhat heavier plastics, like super flukes, large worms, and larger stick worms…

Not the most sensitive rod of course, but it’s sensitive enough for me. I have the highest landing rate with that rod too. I won’t often lose a fish once it’s hooked with it…

[The Maestro]

My 6'4" Abu Ike Delay rod works really good for light top water baits especially on the hookset and then keeping them pinned 

[ironbjorn]

When I'm wading for Smallmouth, there is nothing better than grabbing my humble 6'6" M/F Fenwick Eagle rod mounted with a Pflueger Trion and spooled with 8lb Trilene XL. It stands up to SMB from 6 inches at best to my PB SMB at right around 5lbs. I can dunk it, snag in the trees and recklessly yank it out, carelessly lay it on the rocks, fling lures outside of its range, use it as a walking stick to propel myself in crappy situations, and is stands up to all of it. That's what I wanted in a SMB wading rod. Something that takes abuse but is cheap enough to not be a bother if it breaks or gets scratched and beat up. Sometimes these cheap rods give you a sense of freedom and leads to some wonderful days.