Best fishing rod for around 125

[Fishydish]

Hi guys, I am really new to this website and I have been trying to find a Baitcaster rod for around 125. There are so many options and I don’t know which one to choose. I am hoping to get a 6,6 medium heavy fast action rod. Thank you for helping me. 

[MN Fisher]

Dobyns Fury 664C - yes, it 'says' heavy, but the line/lure ratings are what most other rod companies consider medium-heavy and that's how I treat my 704C...as a medium-heavy.

[FrnkNsteen]

It seems to be getting harder to find 6'6" casting rods. Most I have seen lately are 6'8" or 6'10".

 

Don't know what you intend to use it for, but the Dobyns mentioned above is a good option. Dobyns Fury are a pretty decent option at that price point. 

 

Other options might include looking for sales on Daiwa Tatula rods, or close out St Croix Mojo rods. Since the new version came out, I have seen the old generation selling for $120.

 

Another option is the Falcon Bucco rods at around $100 or the Lowrider rods at around $129

[Fishydish]

I am kind of looking for anything under 7 foot and I want it to be able to use it for a lot of different thingd

[softwateronly]

Here's a series I'm very fond of; under $140 and no tax, so close to your list price.

Major Craft Days 6'6MH/RF

 

https://www.digitaka.com/item/29/6/5/4573236260327

 

scott

[casts_by_fly]

Are you hard set on 6'6"  As others have noted, the trend is away from that and most of the 6'6" rods on the market are older designs or cheaper rods.  Moving up to 6'9-6'10" opens a whole lot more doors.  In practical use, the only time I find my 6'10" even close to too long is tip down walking baits and even then that's my preferred rod.  My 6'8" is better geometrically for tip down twitching but I miss the extra 2" for casting distance and line gathering.

 

If you're stuck at 6'6", the 'Herm' in the Falcon Bucoo lineup is a good all purpose rod.  Its similar to a lot of 6'6" rods I used growing up and is a good value for the performance.  1/4-3/4, MH/MF.  $100

 

If you are able to up the length just a little, the Lowrider Head turner 1/4-3/4 is a fantastic do it all rod.  Falcon rates it H/F and maybe its fast but its lighter than some other's MH rods.  If you are worried by that, then the 'Finesse jig' model is the same length and lure rating, but a little lighter in power.  Which is better will depend a little on what you're throwing with it but both are great rods to do a lot of things.

 

 

[ironbjorn]

The Fury 664C is the odd ball in Dobyns bunch. Normally a H Dobyns is a MH by normal standards, but the 664C is quite right. It's actually a real H. Thing is a broomstick. I think it's the size (6'6"). I've had 2 over the years but could never quite make them work for what I had intended so both were sold.

[LrgmouthShad]

Aha I can help 

 

iRod Genesis III Harold’s Lone Star Special 6’9” medium heavy but leans toward medium. Fast, soft tip. Extremely versatile, accurate rod.

[Derek1]

Bps carbonlite 2.0 

6’6” in whatever power you want. They are great for the $. I’ve had 3 of them in that length a mh and a m in casting and a m in spinning. They have all been great. They were my first three rods 5 years ago, and they all still get used. 

[JediAmoeba]

Favorite makes exactly what you are looking for: https://favoriteusa.com/products/defender-casting-rod-1

I don't use their rods but I know one of their tournament pros and he does very well with them.

[Jimmy Wallhanger]

I got a Abu Garcia Veritas 6'6 MH/F off Amazon for $90 CAD. was a steal. Great rod 

[Catt]

Diawa Procyon PCYN661MHXB

6'6" Medium Heavy X-Fast 

 

Falcon LowRider LFC-67MH

6'7" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast

 

Falcon HD HDC-66MH

6'6" Medium Heavy

Moderate Fast 

 

Edited January 10, 2024 by Catt
Fingers faster than the brain

[Bandersnatch]

Daiwa Tatula!!! 
 

 

[gulfcaptain]

Id go with a1 6'10mh Falcon bucco or lowrider.

[casts_by_fly]

4 hours ago, Catt said:

Falcon LowRider LFC-67MH

6'7" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast

 

Falcon HD HDC-66MH

6'6" Medium Heavy

Moderate Fast 

 

 

Without knowing the OPs plan for the rod, I wouldn't recommend either of those blind.  That Lowrider is the 'weightless worm' rod.  Its pretty soft, maybe the softest MH in the falcon lineup which considering falcons are 'lighter than industry average' at a given rating it could pass as a medium for lots of people.  If you want a lighter pond walkaround rod (this would have been a good rod for me 30 years ago) then great.  A 3/8 chatterbait and trailer is going to tax that rod.

 

The HD series isn't my favorite.  Maybe at 6'6" it won't be so bad but they felt tip heavy and dead in the hand- great in a compound bow, not what I want in a fishing rod.  Maybe throwing vibrating jigs and spinnerbaits on braid.

 

[Catt]

1 hour ago, casts_by_fly said:

it could pass as a medium

 

Agreed but I think it has more to do with being Moderate Fast.

 

I didn't get all that out of the HD.

[JackstrawIII]

Check out the St. Croix Triumph series. They make a 6'6 MH. It's a great rod, and under your price point. 

 

[casts_by_fly]

1 hour ago, Catt said:

Agreed but I think it has more to do with being Moderate Fast.

 

Maybe so.  Its a neat rod for some things.  As the name implies, if a weightless senko is your thing on lighter line/lighter hooks I could see that.  I bet it would be a pretty good jerkbait rod if you prefer a softer action for one.  Poppers too.  Small crankbaits and smaller/lighter keitechs (1/8 oz and a 3.3 maybe) would do well.  The 1/8 oz minimax chatterbait maybe.  Its not my wheelhouse and prefer other rods for those things (mostly the 6'10" finesse jig for all of those things) but I could see it working.

[Huckfinn38]

I know your are looking shorter than 7 ft but this is a crazy good deal...

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNMRSVP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1

[Catt]

@casts_by_fly its good with light Texas Rigs. 

 

Back to the OP

 

[btoups]

On 1/10/2024 at 1:42 PM, Huckfinn38 said:

I know your are looking shorter than 7 ft but this is a crazy good deal...

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNMRSVP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1

Thanks for sharing.  Great price for that rod.  I just ordered one.