Fish Man Posted June 5, 2007 Posted June 5, 2007 i am going to buy a new rod in the next week or two and want either a 150$ avid or a 90$ premier..the two are basically the same and i was wondering if the avid is really worth 60$ more Quote
rgbaseball Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 I know that the avids seem a little lighter and you get fugi guides and i believeit is a better graphite but I am not sure if it is worth the extra 60 bucks. Quote
phase5supply Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 If your budget will allow you to send $150.00 I would buy the avid, I have a few of both, the avid is lighter and more sensitive. The premier is a best rod under a $100.00 and the avid the best value in any price range IMO. Quote
mike bat Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 the main difference is the warrenty .... avid has a life time warrenty .... the premiere has a 5 year .... the avid does have a better graphite and is liter ,,, to me the avid is a better stick .... now that being said the premiere isnt a bad stick for the price ,,, i just baught a couple last year .... Quote
Super User senile1 Posted June 6, 2007 Super User Posted June 6, 2007 If your budget will allow you to send $150.00 I would buy the avid, I have a few of both, the avid is lighter and more sensitive. The premier is a best rod under a $100.00 and the avid the best value in any price range IMO. If you're going to spend the money for an Avid, look at Powell rods for the same price. (http://powellco.com/) For the same money as an Avid, you get a rod that can compete in quality with rods over $200, IMO. I own both Avids and Powells and the Powell is the lighter, more sensitive rod, by far. BTW, I'm just an average recreational angler and I'm not sponsored by Powell, or anyone for that matter. I rave about these rods because their quality is exceptional but their price is mid-range. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 6, 2007 Super User Posted June 6, 2007 The are not "basically the same." The Avid is a better rod than the Premier. Here's the link for Reed's Family Outdoors. Free shipping, no sales tax and a 10% savings (you have to punch up "add to cart" to see the discount): http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=666 Quote
RiskKid. Posted June 6, 2007 Posted June 6, 2007 If your budget will allow you to send $150.00 I would buy the avid, I have a few of both, the avid is lighter and more sensitive. The premier is a best rod under a $100.00 and the avid the best value in any price range IMO. If you're going to spend the money for an Avid, look at Powell rods for the same price. (http://powellco.com/) For the same money as an Avid, you get a rod that can compete in quality with rods over $200, IMO. I own both Avids and Powells and the Powell is the lighter, more sensitive rod, by far. BTW, I'm just an average recreational angler and I'm not sponsored by Powell, or anyone for that matter. I rave about these rods because their quality is exceptional but their price is mid-range. I agree with Senile1 100% I am a big fan of the Avid but have recently purchased a Powell. It has become my favorite rod! Quote
The Next KVD Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Get the avid. The premier is nice, but the avid is in my mind the best rod one could buy. Very light and sensative. I've replace nearly every Premier I have with a Avid. Quote
kbkindle Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 Get the avid. The premier is nice, but the avid is in my mind the best rod one could buy. Very light and sensative. I've replace nearly every Premier I have with a Avid. kb here i have 3 st croix premire baitcasting rods just ordered a avid bait caster from reeds. kb Quote
volpster31 Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 GET THE AVID!!!! i have 2 & they are the best rods ive ever used PERIOD i got mine from reeds too... Quote
Super User islandbass Posted June 13, 2007 Super User Posted June 13, 2007 Premiers Sport SCII graphite and Batson forecast aluminum oxide guides Avids Sport Alconite guides and SCIII graphite. So road warrior is right. They are not basically the same. On components alone, and though I don't have either, my money would be one the Avid. No doubt! Quote
Bassinfreak2 Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 I have both. They are NOT the same. If you can afford it go with the avid series. Quote
USA-Retired Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Avid without a doubt. It's a rod you'll only buy once. Lifetime warranty and pretty much available for sale everywhere. I've heard nothing but good about Powell..but have not tried one. Factor in shipping, vs. tax vs. return policy and make your choice. Cheers Quote
Super User FishTank Posted June 14, 2007 Super User Posted June 14, 2007 I have two Avid spinning rods, 6'6'' M and a 6' ML and both are fantastic rods. I would highly recommend the Avid series over the Premier. Quote
lubina Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Here's the link for Reed's Family Outdoors. Free shipping, no sales tax and a 10% savings (you have to punch up "add to cart" to see the discount):http://www.reedssports.com/Product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=666 Thanks RW, good place.....the Monkey did it again. Quote
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