Top 6 HIGH-END Rods

[Choporoz]

38 minutes ago, DogBone_384 said:

 

I don't have any experience with Dobyns rods.  To sum up the Heliums, they average 3 1/2 ounces, are very sensitive, and are true to their ratings.  Their fast tip has a really nice 'softness' to it, if that makes any sense.  My go to jig rods are a 7'3" MH and 7'3" Heavy-Medium-Heavy.

 

Drop Kistler an email.  Trey seems like a sharp guy and might be able to give you a comparison.

 

Kistler's are also made here in the US. 

 

 

I have spinning & casting LMH Heliums.  I think they make great Senko/Tube/3.8" Keitech rods.

I have two casting LMH, one 6' 10" H3 NFC,  and one newer 7' 3" (Toray?).  The NFC is by far my favorite rod.  I use it primarily for 1/8 and 3/16 Texas rigs.  The other is a good Keitech rod, but not nearly as sensitive; a bit noodle-y. 

[Glenn]

This article lists the top rods in each price range: low, mid, and HIGH 

 

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/rod-buyer-guide.html

 

[woolleyfooley]

On 2/17/2025 at 4:02 PM, PBBrandon said:

Dobyns DRX755, ultimate jig rod. Can pretty much do everything you need with a heavy. I think it really excels with dragging football jigs. Light, balanced, and top end sensitivity

 

Shimano Poison Adrena 7’3” MHRF, amazing moving bait rod. Used to have a DC734 as my “do it all” moving bait rod and the PA is on another level

Have you ever tried a daiwa steez ags? If so, how does it compare to the xtasy?