Im just curious. If you had $250 to spend and were looking for a spinning rod, which would you buy?
thanks
Im just curious. If you had $250 to spend and were looking for a spinning rod, which would you buy?
thanks
Shimano Expride
For that kind of money you can have one custom made with change left over.
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I just got a Diawa tatula spinning rod and I’m impressed by it for the money I only fished with it a few hours before the lake froze but I really like it.
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Daiwa Tatula Elite w/ AGS guides. 7'1 Ehler, 7'4 Meyer, or 7'6 Feider. Take your pick.
St Croix Avid X and take the wife to Dinner with the remaining money.
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Depends on what you are wanting to do with it... what technique?
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Wacky rig/neko
ALX Rods ZOLO Maestro gets my vote.
Agree with Jeff about having a custom rod built. You'd likely be able to snag one that fishes as well as the best off-the-shelf rods for your budget.
If you're sticking with off-the-shelf stuff...I've heard great things about the ALX lineup throughout, but still don't have one in my lineup to comment. So sticking with rods I've got experience with, a Phenix Feather in a medium power would be my suggestion! Either 7'1" or 7'7", depending on your preferences. Note that Phenix rods fish lighter than other brands for given power ratings; this one would fish a little heavier than what I'd consider an "average" medium-light power. You'd be able to buy the rod then pair it with a Daiwa Fuego LT or BG and have a full combo that only barely exceeds your rod budget.
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Expride or Zodias.
Is there $70 difference between the two? That depends on the angler, probably.
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Buy used. Save $200. Get $450-500 rod that didn’t meet somebody else’s needs. I have off this board and tickled pink with purchases. My .015 cents worth.
There is really no "best rod" for you. You have to get each one in your hand to see how it feels to you - people like different grip styles, materials, etc. and not everyone holds a rod & reel the same way. For example, I still prefer cork grips and hold the reel with two fingers ahead of the reel foot and two fingers behind. Some people prefer full-length grips and some prefer split grips. Personally, I think good balance is very important in a spinning outfit and you need to put a reel on the rod to determine whether it feels right to you. $250 will buy you a great rod from many different companies - ALX, Dobyns, Douglas, Falcon, Loomis, Powell, St. Croix and several others, and you can get many nice rods for considerably less. Remember that rods are like women - what feels good to someone else might not suit you regardless of the cost.
ALX ZOLO gets my vote.
Think about what type of water you are fishing...clear open water/etc....I tend to get longer rods than 7' + to get the bait out away from the boat. Don't get me wrong I have multiple 7' spinning rods for their specific need(s) but I have only been adding longer rods as of late. $250 is a GREAT price range...but you can nab a couple (2X) NICE rods on the swap/sell for $250. Just be patient maybe put a WTB post (if you have narrowed it down) up and see what comes knocking.
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