Rods for less than 100 bucks and reels for less than a hundred$

[Guest muddy]

Hey Fellas: for all of us that use rods and reels costing less than one hundered bucks ( Individually) WHAT DO YOU USE? HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM?

      Lets not here a lot about Avids on sale etc.., there are plenty of threads for those. I don't care if it's a 10 rod or wehat just as long as the rod or reel costs less than a hundred AND YOU ACTUALYY HAVE USED IT!!!!!!!!!

[LakeAnnaBasser]

All-Star american classic. I love this rod its got good sensitivity and it even looks good.

[Guest muddy]

Yes indeed, my jig rod is a 7 ft exfast/med Classic   I love that rid too.

[trailboss502]

i used to have a 7ft light action popping cast away($50), but it was waaay to light.... i took it back to academy and traded it for a castaway saltwater light action 7ft and man i love this rod its not too stiff, and not to light. Today i used it fishing 1/2oz spinnerbaits then switched to a tx rigged worm and it was doing some work. after tax it was right at $90

[strick9]

St. Croix Premier!!!! Have used them for years and love them!!! I have six of them, a couple I've had for about 12 years and they are awesome!!! I also have a couple All Star Classic's and they are nice rods but I like the Premiers better.

[LAO162]

I started last year with a 66MF BPS Extreme Spinning.  I think it is a good, solid rod.

Later in the season I upgraded to a Browning Midas 2-piece 66MF when it was <$100 on sale.  I think the Midas was a huge upgrade over the Extreme.  Much lighter and more sensitive.

[jdw174]

Most of my rods were bought when they were cheaper than today's cost.  I have several AllStar IM6 rods that were top of the line when I got them and still sold for less than a C-note.  Likewise my Falcon LowRiders and my David Fritts Crankin' Stiks by Browning.  The only reels I have that retailed over $100 new are two early model Castaics, and even then I got them at cost.  I still use a couple of the Quantum Iron reels, along with two Browning Midas 6.  Never had a problem with any of them.

[Big T]

My favorite rod is a 7ft. Mh Shimano Clarus Spinning -$69. it is a tough rod, it has been used for everthing from inshore saltwater to bass fishing. My favorite spinning reel is an older Symtre 4000. It has a smaller frame than the newer ones. Anohter reel that I like is hte Plueger Trions. I have two of them that I use for ultralite panfishing. I just picked up a 5'4" Allstar/Abu Garcia Light action combo lastnight for $49.99 after the $10 coupon I had. I can't wait to use this in the panfish down here. If I like this Abu Reel it may replace my old Symtre that is starting to wear out, or I am buy another Trion. Alot of reel for the money.

[MALTESE FALCON]

I'm very pleased with my Quantum Energy PT Rods $99.99 and my Quantum KVD Signature Series Rods $79.99 (BPS usually puts these on sale for $49.99). Both are fairly light and sensitive.

Falcon

[powerman970]

I have been a big All Star fan for a couple of years.  At around $80 they are tough to beat.  I just wonder how the quality will be affected now that they have been bought by Shakespeare.  As far as reels go I have found it really easy to find a decent spinning reel for under $100 but baitcasters get a little more difficult.  I think the best cheap find for me was a few Pinnacle limiteds that I bought from Academy about 2 years ago.  Nice reels for the price but I can't find anymore of them.

[dodgeguy]

i'm a big fan OF BPS RODS.AT THAT PRICE POINT I THINK THE EXTREME IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BEAT.at that price i think the pfluegr narrow spool trion or the bps rick clunn reels are hard to beat.

[ww2farmer]

I am pretty sure Muddy you and I both are big fans of the Fenwick HMX, in fact they are the only <$100 rods that I kept when I upgraded to St Croix's and Kistlers this winter, thats how good I think they are.  I have nothing bad to say about the BPS Bionic Blades, Extreme's and Cranking Stick I have used either, all great rods, and when they are on sale are probably the best "bang for the buck" in rods. I have also been really impressed with the Shimano Compre, I fished with a freinds a few times this fall, and find my self fondling them every time I go to the tackle store. And for a real cheap rod, you can't beat a good old Berkley Lightning rod. In fact I am thinking about picking one or 2 up to toss in truck for pond fishing.

[Guest muddy]

Hey WW2: I bought one of  those Cabelas Gold Label spinning rods ( re 49) for 20 bucks, that is the rod I keep behind my truck seat, also a great pond rod for the money.

[mackkie]

Pflueger supreme spinning reel is sweeeet, $99.

Only magnesium reel for under $300

[mattm]

Muddy,

You should wait a while save up another 100.00 bucks and buy a Shimano Curado and St. Croix Legend Tournament series. Much better than anything in the 100.00 class.

Your blood is boiling right. I'm just messing with you, muddy. I know how much you love post like that. ;D ;D. I'll go with All-Stars and a Citica, barely over at $119.00, under after 30.00 rebate.  Sorry if the rebate breaks the on sale rule you set up.

[The Next KVD]

For rods can't beat the Original Falcons or the St. Croix Premiers.  As for reels Shimano Cruxis $99.99 and get a decent rebate until i think end of march?

[Grey Wolf]

Pflueger Supreme & Sahara are two sub 100.00 reels that I use and like very much.

[Stasher1]

None of my reels and only one of my rods were over $100.

Shimano Symetre 2500 ($80) on a 6'6" M Shim. Crucial ($130)

Daiwa Capricorn XTC baitcaster ($80) on a 6'6" MH BPS Extreme ($59)

Daiwa MegaForce baitcaster ($60) on a 7' MH BPS Extreme ($59)

Nothing flashy or high-end, but all decent functional gear.

[LAO162]

Muddy, how do your AllStars compare you old Techna AV?  Please feel free to be long-winded?  Also, have you tried the AllStar Platinum compared to the rest of the AllStar line.

Growing up Fewick was the"king" of rods for us.  However, I've recently realized that my favorite rod was a Shimano Sensilite.  Thus, I'm thinking of going the Shimano route.  However, an AllStar / Revo combo seems to be a great value...

Were there any specific attributes for the AllStars that got you to switch your allegience  

Thanks, Leon

[Quinn]

BPS graphite series 7' heavy....$29 + tax (most I have ever spent on a new rod)

BPS  telescoping 6.5' med heavy....$20 + tax

Shakespear durango 6.5' med heav....$6.99 + tax

Many others $2 - $10 no tax at flea markets and yard sales

Pinnacle platnim plus bait cast .... $39 (most I have ever spent on a new reel)

Shakespear durango (3 of them) $3.97 + tax

Others $.50 - $10 no tax at flea markets and yard sales.

I have caught some large fish and some 20# catfish and they are still holding up well for me

I love to fish but I don't compete or anything so you can take my oppinion (and my tight budget) with a grain of salt  

[cart7t]

Rods:

All Star Classics and or the TAS rods.  Outstanding value.

Fenwick HMG - Great rods for the price.

BPS Extremes, when on sale are also great rods.  

Berkley Lightning rods, still one of the great rods for the price point.

Reels:

BPS Extreme, another great reel when on sale.

Revo S - Well, now they're over the $100 mark but you can still get them brand new on Ebay for under $100.  Great reel.

[dave]

Shimano Symetre

[Jake.]

Revo S

[Hellbilly]

I bought the Rick Clunn baitcaster combo from Bass Pro a couple of weeks ago. This combo is $150. I have the 7 ft medium/heavy crankbait rod and the 7.1:1 speed reel filled with P-Line 14 Lb. braid. I love this set up.

[RiskKid.]

I have a Shimano Sahara reel on a BPS Extreme rod that I use alot.

Truthfully I like it as much as some of my more expensive set ups.