Favorite rod brand?

[Bassboss]

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?

[Raul]

GLoomis, St Croix & GraphiteLeader

[LilJakeC]

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

[walkeraviator]

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....

[BigBassin144]

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.

BB

[Bassboss]

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

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.

BB

never would have guessed that with you biggins, I though you were more an ugly sick kinda guy! lol

[DougV]

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

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.

BB

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.

[Bassboss]

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..

[basshunter21]

Originally Posted by Bassboss

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..

lmao i thought you were saying that those were the rods you had! i was like damn!

I havent had as much exprience with a whole lot of different brands, but i like my st croix and hell i dont even mind my cheap berkley lightning shock rod. I honestly think the berkley rod rocks for the price.

[Tavery5]

Originally Posted by fwhilton

I use Ugly Sticks

Nothing wrong with that, I would bet there are several of us with Ugly Sticks in the garage.

[eaglestrike09]

In my price range the Team All Star rods give me the most bang for the buck!

[Fish-N-Fool Lures]

Originally Posted by fwhilton

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

[ruasoonerfan2]

Gllomis is the only rod I throw from heavy to ultra light

[Bassboss]

ok. My turn I guess.

So I recently came in possession of St. Croix premier spinning rod, 7' M. And while I've only used it once, for a short time, I love the heck out of it. I was shocked with the sensitivity of it, and how well I could cast, both accurately and distance. Balances great with the reel I have on it. And I like the cork grips a ton. To early to tell, but I'll say it's the best rod I've used so far.

[cassidyta]

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.

[bassinbob]

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.

[bassboogieman]

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.

[CMorg]

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....

[keithdog]

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.

[Tavery5]

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.

Let the bashing begin

[rrw4258]

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.

Ryan

[3dkicker]

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.

[CamG]

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.

[Tavery5]

Originally Posted by CamG

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.

[CamG]

Originally Posted by Tavery5

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.

I own mostly the Falcon Originals because they were about the only available Falcon rod at the time when I bought them. However, over the last few years I've picked up a couple Lowriders, a Bucoo, and 3 Cara's. The Cara's are absolutely awesome. If I could only use one rod for plastics it would be the Cara Finesse Jig CC-5-1610MH. This is my favorite rod I own. But, it is also pretty expensive. The other Falcon that I'd recommend for less money is the LFC-5-1610 Eakins Jig Special - Lowrider series. Great rod!