Favorite Rod Brands

[Topwater1]

I think this would be an interesting poll to see, what are everyone's favorite Rod brands. I'm going to try to include the most used brands, not the most expensive or the fanciest. So, here it goes. (These aren't ranked in any specific order)
1. Fenwick
2. St. Croix
3. Bass Pro Shops rods
4. Ugly Stiks ( Or Shakespeare's)
5. G. Loomis
6. Shimano
7. Daiwa
8. Abu Garcia
9. Falcon
10. Other

[bfish]

5. and 6. are the same brand and have been for several years.

[TNBronzeback]

Everytime i go rod shopping i pick up the new ugly sticks. I like the action on them, and i know they are sensitive, but they are just too heavy in comparison to other rods.
I personally dont havena favorite brand as now a days the market is saturated with so many rods. I stay away from the "over $100" section though! lmao. I love fishing but not THAT much. Lmao

[Wyatt]

10......Love my Berkeley rods!

[notorious]

I split my favorites between GLoomis and Berkley Lighting Rods however, I can only vote once. If value applies its Berkley, if ascetics, ergonomics and shear power applies its GLoomis. It bears to mention that one can purchase 4 or 5 Lighting rods for the cost of one entry level GLoomis.

[Alphahawk]

I voted "other". Most will never try a JDM rod but if "most" did....no matter what the specie one fishes for, it would be hard to put it down. Money plays a part for everyone....there are several brands on that list that one could spend big bucks on.


Regards

[Topwater1]

Alpha hawk I thought about putting JDM rods on there but I didn't because most people don't use them like you said.

[TNBronzeback]

I split my favorites between GLoomis and Berkley Lighting Rods however, I can only vote once. If value applies its Berkley, if ascetics, ergonomics and shear power applies its GLoomis. It bears to mention that one can purchase 4 or 5 Lighting rods for the cost of one entry level GLoomis.
Yes sir! love the lightning rods! my favorite river jigging rod is a lightning rod!

[XxthejuicexX]

Yes sir! love the lightning rods! my favorite river jigging rod is a lightning rod!


We have the Berkley E-Motions at Academy, they feel really good for the price.

[Dakota]

My favorite.. All Pro 7 foot worm rod has great sensitivity


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[TNBronzeback]

We have the Berkley E-Motions at Academy, they feel really good for the price.
Hook a brotha up! lol.
I dont think ive seen those. Im gonna have to check them out! im picky on my jigging sticks. lol

[skillet]

I love lightning rods...after that bass pro shops rods are my next choice. The crankin sticks are great. Even working 6xd crankbaits is a breeze. I haven't tried anything bigger on it yet, but I plan too.


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[jad2t]

I'm really a fan of the Abu Garcia Veritas rods. They're a heck of a deal for 80 bucks.

[Travis C.]

I voted other cause I sure do love my cane poles. :D

I don't really have a preference. The tech in rods even sub $100 is far better than it used to be. If fishing was my means for income then I'd want some light weight top notch equipment but since I am a weekender what ever fits the budget/application works just fine.

[XxthejuicexX]

I'm really a fan of the Abu Garcia Veritas rods. They're a heck of a deal for 80 bucks.


Those are some of my favorites. I am going to try out some of the new Lew's TP1 Speed sticks out.

[Topwater1]

Those are some of my favorites. I am going to try out some of the new Lew's TP1 Speed sticks out.

The Abu's are great for the money but IMO they are really stiff. Those Lew's Speed Sticks look great as well.

[skillet]

I voted other cause I sure do love my cane poles. :D

I don't really have a preference. The tech in rods even sub $100 is far better than it used to be. If fishing was my means for income then I'd want some light weight top notch equipment but since I am a weekender what ever fits the budget/application works just fine.



I'm right there with ya. I have a veritas Rod, and a st. Croix mojo bass Rod, both when bought were $100+ rods. But I didn't buy them, they were gifts. The most expensive Rod I've purchased is my bps crankin stick. It was $100 bill and now they're $60-80...dammit!! Lol

For the money I just feel like a good all around rod for the price and weekend angler is the lightning rod.

[Travis C.]

For the money I just feel like a good all around rod for the price and weekend angler is the lightning rod.

Same here.

I have a 7' Med/Hvy and it handles Caney Striper just fine.

I do want to try the 7' Med version though in the future for my general bass needs. Right now I am using American Series rods (The old Bill Dance Tourney Line) Those rods at 6'6" Med Hvy rated to I think 1oz will wing a spinnerbait.

[TNBronzeback]

Same here.

I have a 7' Med/Hvy and it handles Caney Striper just fine.



is that a casting or spinning rod?
i need a little beefier rod to throw cranks. i have (2) 7'-6" bass pro cranking sticks (the ones where the rod slides into the handle to shorten it up for stowing) and i love the rods, but they have just a little too much tip for my liking on cranks.
but they are superior for launching spooks and rattle baits a country mile! lol

[Travis C.]

is that a casting or spinning rod?
i need a little beefier rod to throw cranks. i have (2) 7'-6" bass pro cranking sticks (the ones where the rod slides into the handle to shorten it up for stowing) and i love the rods, but they have just a little too much tip for my liking on cranks.
but they are superior for launching spooks and rattle baits a country mile! lol

It is the casting version. I had an older version of the BP rod you are talking about in a Pro Qualifier. This rod is much lighter and cast better than the BP rod I had.

It casts 3/4 to 1oz baits really well.

[luckystratos]

I really like all pro rods. Especially the apx worm rod. Bought a blaster for big crank baits and have not got to use it yet.have a couple of the old all star rods that are nice also. May be looking to buy a new jig rod.

[Texas_Rig]

Voted other. I love my Cashion rods for anything on the bottom. Very sensitive rods

[TroutFiend]

X2 on the lighting rods, I am a fan of the AllStar line also. I mainly am catching larger trout and striper with these, rarely bass fishing. As far as lightweight rods TM series and Fenwick suit my needs and budget.

Andy




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[MNfisher]

Bass pro Carbon lite to me are the best bang for your buck. Love those rods! Super light, super sensitive.


Mike