Compre....best $100 Rod?

[bassin is addicting]

ok... i need some help... (just ask my wife)

i'm looking to step outside my comfort zone (spinning reels only) and get my first baitcast setup. i will be using it for all around i suppose. i don't do much pitching, so mainly cranking, spinnerbait and some deep cranks (14ft or so)

i see the Compre at TW is $20 off. is this my best deal at $80?

[jamarkwe]

Yup I would say so. Those sticks are light as envelopes.

[skunked_again]

i think so.

[WdyCrankbait]

yep, can not go wrong with a Compre for $80.

[Fat-G]

Clarus is also good for $60, but I would go with the Compre.

[Goose52]

I recently bought a Compre from TW (6'10" MHXF BC) and just got my rebate check a few days ago. It's a quality rod and a great value at $80.43 ($79.99 for the rod, after rebate, plus .44 for the price of the stamp to get the rebate!).

[islandbass]

Another yes vote. Without the discount, I would have suggested the compre or the Lamiglas excel line.

[breezy]

You've got a ton of good options in the $100 and under price range. In addition to the Compre I would check out:

Abu Garcia Vendetta(~$80) or Veritas(~$100)

Bass Pro Carbonlite (~$100)

Falcon Buccoo (~$100)

I don't own the Falcon but do own both Abu rods and a Carbonlite. Both are GREAT rods for $100 or less and I wouldn't hesitate recommending either to anyone. I feel my Veritas is a little more sensitive than the BPS rod but it has a much stiffer action more suited to jigs, whereas the Carbonlite has a softer tip and feels more comfortable IMO.

Unfortunately I don't own a Compre to compare to but have used a friend's several times. It's not concrete by any means but I feel the Veritas/Carbonlite may have a slight edge in sensitivity. On the other hand, I prefer the look and feel of a full cork grip and the Compre is the only rod without split grips. It's hard to go wrong with a rod in the $100 range anymore, try and handle whatever models you're looking at (with the reel you will be using if possible) and choose whichever feels most comfortable to you.

[Bluebasser86]

I'd go with the Compre for that price. They're light, sensitive rods and if anything ever happens to it Shimano has great customer service in my experience.

[hookingem]

Compres are great rods I have a 610 MHF, and it's an excellent stick

[weedsnager1]

i'd get a carbonlite.....and they are on sale now!!

[BASSclary]

St.Croix SCII Blank rods are also good for the money IMO, but mainly the Premier and Triumph. The Mojo is just OD tip heavy.

[ChiCityBasser]

I'e never handled or used the Carbonlite but its on sale and from the reviews and other endorsements by board members I would try it. My other choice would have been for the Cabelas Prodigy rod which is a great rod for multiple techniques at the $100 price point.

[midnighthrasher]

I have 2 Compres and they are great rods for the price. You are also getting a amazing warranty with it. In this price bracket there are alot of rods that fall in the " this years new rod " category. The Compres are tough, sensitive and well balanced. Both of mine are the 2 piece 6'6 medium fast. I leave them in my car. I also have 6 cumaras. I used to have some crucials but found that the Cumara was a much better rod and that a Compre was almost as good as the crucials so i sold the crucials and baught Compres and started buying cumaras.

[skunked_again]

IMO the Carbonlite is a Status Quo split grip rod. id stick with the Compre

[FL_Sharpshooter]

I'd give the carbonlite a look at and see how it feels in your hands. I have been using the new micro guided one, and have nothing but positive things to say about it. It's well worth the money.

[Punkinseedfyretailz]

Carbonlite for sure I love mine.

[NorcalBassin]

Great rod... not going to beat it at that price point.

[Clancy Wiseman]

Skeet Reese senko/toad OR a Falcon HD 7' medium heavy will cover just about everything.