Need Help In A Bind

[lsufan334]

Ok guys fished a club tourney yest. @ Lake Jordan and broke another Veritas (3 total since using) It was th 7'3" model. Broke on hookset. well I am wanting to get away from the Veritas on my Jig and plastics rods. What I am asking is for suggestions on a good $160 or less TOUGH rod. I cant afford anything more expensive than that since with the economy and it being tourney season money is tight. I will need one rod for pitching jigs (Northstar) 1/2 and 3/8 oz. And one rod for pitching and flipping 3/8-3/4 oz creature baits. Any suggestions???

[jdw174]

You might want to take a look at the Powell MAX series ($139) or the Duckett Rods ($159). The Duckett will be the lighter of the two. The Powell is a very nice stick as well. I've read quite a few complaints of the Veritas snapping to the point that I'm not sure I'd trust one.

[lsufan334]

I am also looking really closely @ the Dobyns savvy series too.

[SDoolittle]

Check these out:

http://www.kistlerrods.com/c/fishing-rod/Micro-CarbonSteel-Fishing-Rods/

They're advertised as being virtually indestructable. I bought one earlier this year because I wanted to try out the microguides without spending a fortune. It's probably the cheapest rod in my arsenal, and it's becoming one of my favorites. The handles in the pictures are from last year's models. The 2011 rods have split grips.

[Hooligan]

Pick up a used Loomis. They can be had in that range.

[lsufan334]

also looking at avids. oh decisions decisions

[BassThumb]

You could get a used Loomis MBR844 IMX for that price if you keep an eye out. It's a very popular rod for bottom contact baits, and it's higher quality than the others mentioned.

[Hooligan]

There's one in the Flea Market right now, I posted it.

[Canga]

i have an avid (though its a 6'3" mxf spinning rod for vertical jigging walleye) and it is an very very nice rod, sensitive, light weight, comfortable in hand, good balance with the reel i have on it, and i love the lifetime warranty st croix has, as well as the ability to upgrade to a legend series later is awesome.

[BassThumb]

There's one in the Flea Market right now, I posted it.

I saw that. There have been a few available recently.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

With all due respect, I suggest that you take a look at your rod handling practices. It's very unlikely that you have had three faulty rods. Today's high modulus graphite rods are light and sensitive, but the trade off is a level of brittleness. Avoid actions that flex the rod tip beyond 90* and be very conscious of avoiding nicks, scratches and dents.

[Rangerjoe]

I agree with DVT 1 OK, 2 maybe never 3.

[lsufan334]

With all due respect, I suggest that you take a look at your rod handling practices. It's very unlikely that you have had three faulty rods. Today's high modulus graphite rods are light and sensitive, but the trade off is a level of brittleness. Avoid actions that flex the rod tip beyond 90* and be very conscious of avoiding nicks, scratches and dents.

I totally agree but the first one was broken during shipping so that one doesnt count. I have broke two and my friend has broke two. All I know is I have been fishing for years and never broke a rod until I started using the Veritas. I have not changed my technique at all. I WILL NOT put all blame on the rods because its not the right thing to do I might have something to do with it but regardless I am gunshy and hve no confidence in the rods anymore.

[piscicidal]

All these light-weight (i.e. thin walled), ultra-high modulus rods are going to be susceptable to breakage upon side impact. This is irrespective of brand (Avid, Dobyns, Shimano, etc...) If dropped/banged around and the cross section is compromised (i.e. nick, dent in the side wall), they will break upon hookset. It's the price you pay for sensitivity and lightweight.

[webertime]

Amazon has a bunch of Lamiglas Certified Pro's for $125-$170. Just a heads up.

[WanderLust]

Lamiglas makes a nice rod... Used Loomis or other high end rod is a treasure at the right price. I picked up a Loomis GLX last year and its my favorite rod.

[Mainebassin]

I own 3 avids and love them....And also the warranty is awesome....Although I think my next rod will be a Dobyns....I think you would be happy with either

[Bass_Fanatic]

I have two Powells and love them. If I was buying a new rod it would be between a Dobyns and Powell. I wuold buy one of each, see how you like them and then buy the third one based on your experience with the two. Cant go wrong either way tho.

[Chris at Tech]

At that price, Avid.

[boystcroix]

I would go with the Avid, outstanding rods imo. By the way watch that you're not leaving your rods in extreme heat such as in the cab of a truck or car on hot days, this could cause problems also.

[Aluma-Bass]

Dobyns Savvy

[quanjig]

My fishing partner broke his 7'3 veritas as well. I have the 7'6 with no issues to this point. Wonder if it's just the 7'3 model. Hmmmmmmmm..........

[Red]

I have four Lamiglas Excel rods, never had any issues yet, and I am pretty rough on my gear. Will save you a couple bucks as well.