T rig spinning rod

[bowhunter63]

What’s a good Spinning rod for light jigs and T rigs that won’t break the bank 

[TnRiver46]

Man, I (almost) set the hook too hard with Texas rig to be throwing spinning rod . But I have thrown some 1/16 oz slip sinker with spinning before and done OK, I’d get the stoutest one you can. 
 

I used to try using ultra light and 4 lb text but could never set the hook good enough 

[PaulVE64]

St Croix Premier

[Alex from GA]

What are you planning on spending?  One man's bank is different from another's.

[bowhunter63]

7 minutes ago, Alex from GA said:

What are you planning on spending?  One man's bank is different from another's.

About 100

[Big Hands]

The first thing I would say is that for me personally, spinning rods (especially ones in the budget category) often become a little . . . unbalanced once you go above a medium action and depending on the reel you're using.

 

My sample size of one feels that for 'budget' spinning rods Daiwa is hard to equal, let alone beat.

 

The Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" MH/F (TXT731MHFS) is great if you like a little longer rod and it goes for $99.99.

 

If you want cork grips and maybe fancy an extra fast action, then the 7' MH/XF Procyon (PCYN701MHXS) is a very nice rod for only $79.99

 

Honestly though, the best bang for the buck budget spinning rod award goes to the Daiwa Aird-X 7' MH/F spinning rod (AIR701MHFS) is hard to beat for that type of action within that budget range, and it's only $54.99.

 

The Shimano SLX rods are very hit-n-miss for me. I have found to be very nice and I even own one, but others I don't care for at all.

 

You do have other choices to consider in the $80 to $100 range, but for $55, nothing comes close to the Aird-X.

 

If you're looking for rods on sale in that category (and why wouldn't you?), you can currently find a St. Croix Bass X 7'1" MH/F rod (among others) on sale for under $100 if you channel your Google foo in that general direction. I find the Triumph rods (that have an MSRP closer to that $100 price point, but still a little over it) to be kind of 'basic' in their approach and personally appreciate the more refined style of the Bass X more than that of the Triumph.

 

My choice would be for a max budget of $100:

 

1) St. Croix Bass X (on sale)

2) Daiwa Tatula XT

3) Daiwa Procyon - if you couldn't get the St. Croix Bass X on sale and like cork

4) Daiwa Aird X

[Eric 26]

@bowhunter63 My vote goes to 13 fishing, for the money I feel it’s a great bang for the buck. Tackle Warehouse is selling Muse Black rods for $130.00 and as a bonus you get a free blackout spinning rod which after checking is a 7’-1” medium. Not going to lie I wish I could take advantage of this offer. They have several different rods in the lineup they’re closing out at imho great prices with the free rod offer. For the record I have a fate black and when I’m ready to replace /upgrade my spinning rods I’ll be looking at the 13 lineup.

Edited October 15, 2023 by Eric 26
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[padlin]

Not that a hundred others wouldn’t work, but I use St Croix Premier’s in both M and MH. Normal bait for me is 1/8th oz bullets on EWG hooks and the large size of Rage Craws. The big bugs are a bit heavy but you can still manage them on the MH. For me the medium is fine for the small and large craws although I go to a lighter weight. 
 

Just noticed your price, the Premier goes for something like 140, it was 100 when I bought them.

[MN Fisher]

I'll double down on the Aird-X - fishes way above it's price point...note that it's not a true 'Fast' more of a "Mod-Fast/Fast' - faster than a mod-fast, slower than a fast.

 

My skipping rod is a Okuma Reflexions 7'0" MH/F spinning (can't skip worth a darn with casting gear) and does quite well at it...probably work fine for T-Rigs and regular jig work...around $80 so another option.