Airrus, AllStar, or St.Croix

[jooleyen]

Hey all. I made a post a little while ago and got no answer. I'll rephrase it...
I'm getting a new 6'6"MH rod. It will be used MAINLY for soft plastics.
I'm choosing between a St.Croix Avid, Airrus Co-Matrix, and Team Allstar rod.
I want something sensitive. Weight doesn't REALLY matter, because I have a pretty heavy one right now, and I can handle it for 7 hours.

What would you choose? Any other recommendations?
Nothing over $100.

Thank you,

[zooker]

airrus...hands down..


zooker

[CMorg]

Do I really need to say anything ?

[jooleyen]

I guess. Your logo is Airrus.

I could be wrong, but in the picture of a co-matrix rod, there are only 9 guides. How come my rod was only $30 and it has 10 guides?
The more the better right? Then if the rod bends the line won't touch the rod.

[FlyRod]

Originally Posted by jooleyen

What would you choose? Any other recommendations?
Nothing over $100.

Thank you,

Bad news, Jools, the AVID AC66MHF (my choice) is 160.00 bux. The TeamAllStar might run 99-109, and I don't know about the Airrus.
Then there's either tax OR shipping to be considered.

FR

[jooleyen]

I asked Ken Whiting if I could get a discount. He said yes. So if the Airrus is probably first on my list right now, a discount is a plus.

[jooleyen]

And which rod would you pick for treble hook baits? (Mostly crankbaits)

[FlyRod]

Originally Posted by jooleyen

And which rod would you pick for treble hook baits? (Mostly crankbaits)

I can only tell yew that I refuse to wear myself out with one of those glass or "lotta glass and some 'phite" cranking rods. For smaller cranks and small/medium lipless I get along fine with a 6'6" medium power graphite, such as a Team AllStar 785C, or the budget-priced American Rodsmiths Genesis in the same formula. These are fine for spinnerbaits up to 3/8 oz. too.

I'm still in the search/selection mode for a rod for larger cranks. Not in a hurry though 'cause I HATE those things. If I had to buy a rod for tossing DD16s and DD22s, and do it today, I'd look for a 7' MH power, moderate action, graphite rod. I'd expect to pay no more than 160 bux for it, but would probably be able to find one for less.

All this mumbo-jumbo voodoo science that sez one needs a sluggish, mushy, overweight glass rod to fish cranks with is pure crap, in both my experience and opinion. Proper line selection, wise dragsetting, sharp hooks, (possibly changing to one-size-larger hooks,) an applied understanding of fish-fighting dynamics, etc, will allow a graphite-equipped basser to shine. Also, he won't nearly so fatigued after a prolonged period of deep cranking.

Well, you asked.

Be safe, Jools

Kindly Uncle Fly
Seer, reader, guru, and semi-retired porn star.