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Old 11-15-10, 12:49 PM   #1
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Default Favorite rod brand?

No, I'm not looking to get another rod!

Just wonder what kinda brand folks on the forum like the best. I know a lot of us like Garcia reels. But not sure where we all really stand as for rods.

So what'll it be?
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Old 11-15-10, 01:22 PM   #2
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GLoomis, St Croix & GraphiteLeader
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Old 11-15-10, 01:57 PM   #3
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I will use any rod that is within my price range. All but 2 of my rods are made from a different manufactorer. Those 2 rods are Vendettas and I love them. I would love to try a Veritas but I have heard of them breaking easily
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Old 11-15-10, 02:06 PM   #4
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Zebco and ugly stik.....



No, I actually dont have loyalty to any particular brand, but i do own more than Abu Garcia Rod. I like looking for american made rods that dont cost an arm and a leg, but they are few and far between....
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Old 11-15-10, 02:34 PM   #5
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Before this season, I would have said Loomis. Now, without a doubt, it's gotta be Dobyns Rods.

They've got a great balance of performance, balance, and looks. I find them reasonably priced as well.

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Old 11-15-10, 03:30 PM   #6
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Before this season, I would have said Loomis. Now, without a doubt, it's gotta be Dobyns Rods.

They've got a great balance of performance, balance, and looks. I find them reasonably priced as well.

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Old 11-15-10, 04:27 PM   #7
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I think the question needs to be based on price range. I think we all may want the prime rib, but money makes us order the flat steak.

For me, my favorate is which ever one has a fish on the other end of it.
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Old 11-15-10, 04:53 PM   #8
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Off the top of my head I'll say Kistler. I also like St Croix, gloomis, Powell. It is really a hard question to answer though. The reason being i have different rods in weights and actions. I might say something different if I had all different rods in all actions and weights available. That would be impossible. I buy rods for different methods as cheap as I can get them. My first Kistler was bought for 25% off. My St Criox Tournament was more than half price. My loomis was for a trade. My last Kistler was less than half price. The others for less than Retail.
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Old 11-15-10, 07:17 PM   #9
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I use Kistler exclusively, not because they sponsor me either. I've used them for 7 years now and love them. I won't bore you with numbers but currently I have a mix of LTA, Argon & LTX rods.
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Old 11-15-10, 07:19 PM   #10
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I havent tried them all yet , however I am working on it. So far , and by far my favorite is Kistler. I was a really big fan of the Argons , now it looks like there allgones....
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Old 11-15-10, 07:34 PM   #11
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Well, I like the St Croix Premier rods, and I have a couple Shimanos I really like. Especially the Shimano Crucial rod I have for pitchin. I also have a couple BPS Pro Qualifier rods I love, and a couple BPS Exteme rods I like. I have to watch my budgit, and these rods are modestly priced but offer a lot of bang for the buck.
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I fish allot of different rods, but the ones that I like the best are E21 carrot stix, Very sensitive, extremely light and well balanced. I don't know of a better 89 dollar rod.

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Old 11-16-10, 12:01 PM   #13
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All of my rods except for one (which is a Vendetta) are Quantum. Most are superlites, but I do have 2 Tour KVD Crankin' Rods. Quantum rods are way underated for the money, IMHO.

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My favorite baitcasting rod is a custom rod but made with a St. Croix blank. I'd say my favorite spinning rod is a Shimano. I'm not loyal to one brand but I look for best available (and what I can afford) to meet my needs.
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Old 11-17-10, 10:54 AM   #15
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Falcon. Still have yet to find a better factory rod. I have no reason to switch at this point in time. I started with them 11 years ago, and have yet to have a rod break.
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Old 11-18-10, 10:54 PM   #16
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Before this season, I would have said Loomis. Now, without a doubt, it's gotta be Dobyns Rods.

They've got a great balance of performance, balance, and looks. I find them reasonably priced as well.

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Ditto! It only takes one feel of a Dobyns to feel the difference and great part you can get the same precise balance in all three Series and Price Ranges.
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Old 11-19-10, 02:43 PM   #17
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OK lets see if we can tally them up.

Dobyns - 2
Falcon - 1
Quantum - 1
e21 - 1
St Croix - 3
Kistler - 3
GLoomis - 1
GraphiteLeader - 1

had a feeling St. Croix, and Kistler would be up there..
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I use Ugly Sticks

Nothing wrong with that, I would bet there are several of us with Ugly Sticks in the garage.
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Old 11-19-10, 09:38 PM   #19
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Default All Star Team

In my price range the Team All Star rods give me the most bang for the buck!
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Falcon. Still have yet to find a better factory rod. I have no reason to switch at this point in time. I started with them 11 years ago, and have yet to have a rod break.
CamG, I have fished with Falcon rods from time to time and really enjoyed them. I have used the Lowrider and the BuCoo. I was wondering which rod you use the most, and what would you recommend for throwing t-rigged plastic on.
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Old 11-20-10, 12:21 AM   #21
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Hard for me to give an honest answer on this one. I haven't "felt" all the brands out there.
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If I had to pick 1 factory rod to fish I would probably go with Powell. Great rods at a reasonable price.
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Buying off the shelf, I have used Castaways for over 15 years. Thanks to Pancake Mouf, Doctor J, and the rod building orangutan, I turn my own and prefer them now.
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Old 11-20-10, 02:18 PM   #24
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I use Ugly Sticks


I was beat with an ugly stick, but I wouldn't fish with one.
It may be America's most popular rod but it is a very poor rod to fish with. They weigh a ton for one thing and are not well made.

I thought I liked my All star rods till a few weeks ago I swung a 2 1/2 pound smallie into the boat and my almost brand new 6'6" MH casting rod & it broke in half.
I will be the first to admitt I have not tried a lot of rods.

I have a Rapala spinning rod that has caught a ton of fish, but it to broke at the tip but i was able to repair it.

I have a Gloomis 7'6" MH casting rod and I like it ok

The Rod I want to try the most is the Kistler Helium rods.
I've heard great things about this rod
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Old 11-20-10, 03:39 PM   #25
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Trying Kistler, especially the Helium (LTA) is getting more difficult. That rod has been discontinued - yes the rod that made Kislter famous, is gone. As is the Argon, after only one year, and his premium top-of-the-line (my favorite) the Helium II (LTX). The only rod in somewhat mass production is the Magnesium. He'll gladly sell you a semi-custom Zbone for $450-$550 EACH, but he won't sell me one. I love my Kistler's but I would hesitate to recommend any of the 2010 rods as he cut back severely on the rods available in the LTA & LTX (LTA went from about 15 - 16 rods to 6, LTX saw similiar reductions in rods also) and on the quality of those rods remaining in the lineup to make them a bit more affordable, and they are not IMO up to the standards of his rods produced prior to 2009. The '09 LTA underwent a (to me) major change with the blank being changed to an XF action, the line guides were changed to Alconites, and they came with a split cork handle.

lf you want to experience the best of Kistler, again in my opinion, look for an '08 or '07 LTA, they were the best LTA rod Kistler made. For the last year, a couple dealers were closing out the discontinued 2009 rods at a 50% discount, which knocked the bottom out of the secondary market. Used rods took a similiar loss in their value. There are a few 2010 LTA's and LTX rods being sold by the same outlets mentioned above, but they are not comparable to the Kistler rods I know and use. You should find them for around $140, but again I would not purchase a 2010 rod for my own use, it would be too disapointing compared to my older rods.

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