What brand would you buy for a good quality rod?

fishin' fool · 03-23-08, 09:13 PM

I'm planning on buying a good quality rod for one of my main baitcasters, but am havin problems on which brand to pick. I'm thinking about: Loomis, St. Croix, Quantum, All-star. What would every one pick? I'm planning on spending around $150 for a medium action 6.6 foot rod.

lunker-lander · 03-23-08, 09:19 PM

St. Croix or Falcon. Good luck finding a Loomis for $150....

-Lunk-

BigBassin144 · 03-23-08, 09:41 PM

Falcon, Fenwick, All Star, Shimano. All good rods. I do have a couple BPS rods and I Like them.

BB

carolina-rig-01 · 03-23-08, 09:48 PM

a falcon cara will fit in that price range and probably leave you a little money for baits. and a falco cara is my favorite rod out there. st. croix is a good rod as is all star. it would just depend on what felt good to you. but my choice would be a falcon cara.

Fish2win · 03-23-08, 09:52 PM

All the brands you mentioned are good. In fact I own at least one of each of them. Lunk is correct. Forget the Loomis for 150.00. You might find a bronzeback spinning for that but not a casting. Actually I like the Fenwicks as well as any I have. I use diferent rods for different techniques. I like my Allstar for night time spinnerbaits( drop Baits). There is one more upcomer that I have heard good things about. It is made on the west coast. I looked at one recently and will have to say it felt good in the store. It is a Powell.Seemed like it may be a good rod in the 150 - 200 range. Having said all this i guess I would recomment the Fenwick for the money. Fish2win

Rebbasser · 03-23-08, 11:07 PM

Falcons. Low riders or Caras.

Lilmoosecountry · 03-24-08, 01:44 PM

All Star's all the way!!!

bcklash · 03-24-08, 04:58 PM

Woo Davies extremes and right now there $59.88. You could take $90.00 left over and take the bait monkey out on a date.

The extremes are nice rods.

toneyoutdoors.com · 03-24-08, 05:41 PM

I like the All-Stars myself.

zooker · 03-24-08, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Fenwick,

i know i liked this guy..

i second this.. average fenwick rod cost $70 and they are a good rod for the price..

zooker

lizardsrule · 03-24-08, 07:04 PM

St Croix!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lizards

Buzz Wing · 03-24-08, 08:20 PM

^^^

Brought a tear to my eye!

-Buzz

csparks643 · 03-25-08, 12:44 AM

bps extreme and pro qualifier, g-lommis, and st Croix. first comment

3dkicker · 03-25-08, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunker-lander

Good luck finding a Loomis for $150....
-Lunk-

Really isn't that hard to do. Found this one for $149.99

zooker · 03-25-08, 07:40 PM

yeah and every g stick i have owned i have broken..

zooker

BERKLEY83 · 03-25-08, 07:54 PM

Airrus Rods Are Very Good Rod For That Kinda Money

BigBassin144 · 03-25-08, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

yeah and every g stick i have owned i have broken..

zooker

Zook, blame the baitmonkey, he just wants you to buy more Loomis rods.

By the way you tried the Fenwick Elite Tech rods yet?

BB

BigBassin144 · 03-25-08, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csparks643

bps extreme and pro qualifier, g-lommis, and st Croix. first comment

Welcome to the NutHouse... er... I mean Forum. The BPS rod's aren't bad for the price. I just bought a Johnny Morris Signature Series and I like it.

BB

Lilmoosecountry · 03-26-08, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

yeah and every g stick i have owned i have broken..

zooker

I like ugley stick. For money there a good rod. You get what you pay for. under 50.oo i can't think of a better rod.

basstech · 03-26-08, 10:28 AM

Surprises me that you've broken that many loomis's zook, I've been using them since 1990 and have only broken the crappie rods and one bass rod and all of them I had severely damaged (by stepping on them or smacking them very hard on something) before I broke them.
St. Croix for cranks and spinnerbaits, G.Loomis for anything I actually want to feel the bite/bottom/cover on.

BigBassin144 · 03-26-08, 10:29 AM

And it is pretty much impossible to break an Ugly Stik.

\

BB

Captmikestarrett · 03-26-08, 11:07 AM

Gator rods
All Star
St Croix (good choice all round)

BUT

But the best rod is the one that you like to use. Regardless of the price of the rod that you like, it will work the best.

Counter weight it and tune it with sandpaper to fit your hands and that 29.95 half price POS single piece rod that has all the grip tape just right will be the best.

In other words find one you like for that application at a good price and buy two.... Never ever buy a two piece rod unless it is for travel.

Capt Mike

Lilmoosecountry · 03-26-08, 11:55 AM

I am considering the new loomis swimbait rod. Or the BPS Nitro.

BigBassin144 · 03-26-08, 12:38 PM

IMO, Loomis rods are good, but over-rated. As are swimbaits. (Just my opinion, no one flip out...)

BB

Lilmoosecountry · 03-26-08, 02:15 PM

It OK!!! As long as you like catch'N Minnows. Go right ahead & not use the all mighty sassy shad.

03-23-08, 09:13 PM	#1
fishin' fool BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 184	What brand would you buy for a good quality rod? I'm planning on buying a good quality rod for one of my main baitcasters, but am havin problems on which brand to pick. I'm thinking about: Loomis, St. Croix, Quantum, All-star. What would every one pick? I'm planning on spending around $150 for a medium action 6.6 foot rod.

03-23-08, 09:19 PM	#2
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	St. Croix or Falcon. Good luck finding a Loomis for $150.... -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-23-08, 09:41 PM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Falcon, Fenwick, All Star, Shimano. All good rods. I do have a couple BPS rods and I Like them. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-23-08, 09:48 PM	#4
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	a falcon cara will fit in that price range and probably leave you a little money for baits. and a falco cara is my favorite rod out there. st. croix is a good rod as is all star. it would just depend on what felt good to you. but my choice would be a falcon cara. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

03-23-08, 09:52 PM	#5
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	All the brands you mentioned are good. In fact I own at least one of each of them. Lunk is correct. Forget the Loomis for 150.00. You might find a bronzeback spinning for that but not a casting. Actually I like the Fenwicks as well as any I have. I use diferent rods for different techniques. I like my Allstar for night time spinnerbaits( drop Baits). There is one more upcomer that I have heard good things about. It is made on the west coast. I looked at one recently and will have to say it felt good in the store. It is a Powell.Seemed like it may be a good rod in the 150 - 200 range. Having said all this i guess I would recomment the Fenwick for the money. Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

03-23-08, 11:07 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Falcons. Low riders or Caras. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-24-08, 01:44 PM	#7
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	All Star's all the way!!!

03-24-08, 04:58 PM	#8
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Woo Davies extremes and right now there $59.88. You could take $90.00 left over and take the bait monkey out on a date. The extremes are nice rods. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

03-24-08, 05:41 PM	#9
toneyoutdoors.com BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shelby,NC Posts: 72	I like the All-Stars myself. __________________ ProStaff for CB's Hawg Sacue Owner of toneyoutdoors.com

03-24-08, 07:04 PM	#11
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	St Croix!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

03-24-08, 08:20 PM	#12
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	^^^ Brought a tear to my eye! -Buzz

03-25-08, 12:44 AM	#13
csparks643 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: lexington,kentucky Posts: 40	bps extreme and pro qualifier, g-lommis, and st Croix. first comment

03-25-08, 07:40 PM	#15
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	yeah and every g stick i have owned i have broken.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-25-08, 07:54 PM	#16
BERKLEY83 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 173	Airrus Rods Are Very Good Rod For That Kinda Money

03-26-08, 10:28 AM	#20
basstech BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockford, Ill Posts: 489	Surprises me that you've broken that many loomis's zook, I've been using them since 1990 and have only broken the crappie rods and one bass rod and all of them I had severely damaged (by stepping on them or smacking them very hard on something) before I broke them. St. Croix for cranks and spinnerbaits, G.Loomis for anything I actually want to feel the bite/bottom/cover on. __________________ The words just won't come to me!:confused:

03-26-08, 10:29 AM	#21
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	And it is pretty much impossible to break an Ugly Stik. \ BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-26-08, 11:07 AM	#22
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Gator rods All Star St Croix (good choice all round) BUT But the best rod is the one that you like to use. Regardless of the price of the rod that you like, it will work the best. Counter weight it and tune it with sandpaper to fit your hands and that 29.95 half price POS single piece rod that has all the grip tape just right will be the best. In other words find one you like for that application at a good price and buy two.... Never ever buy a two piece rod unless it is for travel. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

03-26-08, 11:55 AM	#23
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	I am considering the new loomis swimbait rod. Or the BPS Nitro.

03-26-08, 12:38 PM	#24
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	IMO, Loomis rods are good, but over-rated. As are swimbaits. (Just my opinion, no one flip out...) BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-26-08, 02:15 PM	#25
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	It OK!!! As long as you like catch'N Minnows. Go right ahead & not use the all mighty sassy shad.

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