100$ Rods 2024
Jake P reply :
Looking to upgrade a bit and get 4 new combos. I really want to get 4 of the same rods and 4 of the same reels, Just in different actions for different applications. Im wanting a 7' H/F, a 7'MH/F, a 7' M/F and a 6'6" MH/F all in casting.
I was at BPS today and got a feel for just about every rod there that is in my price range. Most of the setups I have are 3-5 years old, uncomfortable and heavy. After holding the Carbonlite rods and a few others, I am really itchin' to spend some cash!
I am not deadset on the carbonlite line, but I do want something light like that. Has or does anyone use these rods? If so, how do you like them?
I also held the Falcon Original series rods and liked them as well. Not as light, but alot lighter than anything that I have.
I used to have a couple Shimano Clarus rods that I liked before I sold them. They were the older style with the cork grip. The ones I held today seemed a bit heavy.
I am trying to spend 100$ or less per rod.
Any input on the rods I mentioned or on any suggestion you may have is greatly appreciated. Thanks yall.
6 years ago I owned 6 crucial/citica setups, a Revo S and a Symetre/Compre combo. I lost interest in fishing and in a moment of stupidity sold them ALL for NOTHING compared to what I spent on them.........The guy I sold it all too was looking at me like I was crazy the whole time we were making the deal. Definitely learned a life lesson there!
Darren. reply :
Jake, did you try the Blue Team Daiwa rods at BPS? I really liked the feel of them last time I tried 'em at BPS.
Jrob78 reply :
Another rod you might check out is the Falcon Bucoo. Also, if you can be patient, Academy does their rod riot sales pretty regularly. I think you can usually save $20 or so per rod.
OkeechobeeAngler reply :
St, Croix Mojo's
11justin22 reply :
go with the carbonlite, love mine
Fishwhittler reply :
Team Daiwa T. No clue how light it is compared with the Carbonlite, but when paired with a Citica E it balances very well and feels light in the hand. Far as that goes, the TDT balances well with every reel I've tried on it. I used the 6'6"M model last year and it is an excellent value. Plus, it looks really great.
Jake P reply :
On 4/4/2013 at 11:53 AM, 11justin22 said:go with the carbonlite, love mine
What Power/Action? They are so light Im wondering what the backbone is like? I am actually very interested in these now that I know they come in a M/M.
Jake P reply :
On 4/4/2013 at 11:36 AM, DarrenM said:Jake, did you try the Blue Team Daiwa rods at BPS? I really liked the feel of them last time I tried 'em at BPS.
I didnt even see them. I just checked them online though. I do love all the Fuji components but, the rod is not offered in a H power which is what Im wanting.
Long Mike reply :
The Carbonlites are a great rod for the money. I have one that I use for trout fishing and am very pleased with it.
I've said this time and again. Find a rod that feels good in your hand, and is built for the purpose for which you intend to use it, and is within your budget, then buy it, regardless of the name written on it. In my opinion, any rod costing over $100 begins to enter into the "esoteric" range. Is the sensitivity greater? Marginally. Does it catch more fish? Depends on who's holding the rod, but marginally. I suppose that if you spend a lot of time fishing tournaments, that marginal improvement might be worth the extra bucks. $150 is my cap for buying rods, used or new.
lmbfisherman reply :
I have one of of the Daiwa T Rods, the rod doesn't feel bad and is pretty comfortable. However, I haven't tested it on the water yet. I was going to use it for topwater, I bought the 7 MH. I believe they are all XF tips though, so it might not work for what I bought it for.
CKFishin reply :
On 4/4/2013 at 12:22 PM, Long Mike said:The Carbonlites are a great rod for the money. I have one that I use for trout fishing and am very pleased with it.
I've said this time and again. Find a rod that feels good in your hand, and is built for the purpose for which you intend to use it, and is within your budget, then buy it, regardless of the name written on it. In my opinion, any rod costing over $100 begins to enter into the "esoteric" range. Is the sensitivity greater? Marginally. Does it catch more fish? Depends on who's holding the rod, but marginally. I suppose that if you spend a lot of time fishing tournaments, that marginal improvement might be worth the extra bucks. $150 is my cap for buying rods, used or new.
Agreed ducketts and Crucials are the highest I will go
lmbfisherman reply :
Jake, I also wouldn't rule out the Compres. They would have all of the power/actions you are asking for and then some. They are sensitive enough as a jig and worm rod too.
TNBassin' reply :
No one said the *** Black rods?
Arv reply :
Carbonlite is a good choice. I would also consider the Compre. Of all my 100$ rods that is my favorite. Like TNBassin' mentioned, a lot of good things have been coming out about the ***. I don't have any experience with them but I've ONLY heard good things.
mtaag3 reply :
I'm a new angler but I bought the Carbonlite rod. I am extremely happy with it. It is light and feels great in my hand. It appears to be well made and the price was right. Again, my experience is virtually non-existent but if first impressions are worth anything it appears to be a fantastic rod for the price.
Mine is a one piece 7' med action BC rod.
Edited by mtaag311justin22 reply :
On 4/4/2013 at 12:00 PM, Jake P said:What Power/Action? They are so light Im wondering what the backbone is like? I am actually very interested in these now that I know they come in a M/M.
They seem to run true to power IMO. If u need a mh get one of those, if u need an h Get one of those.
Capt.Bob reply :
Check out the St. Croix Premier, they have been very durable and find them as light and sensative as anything in their price range. They can usually be had for your $100.00 price range, sometimes a little more or less, the plus is they come with a 5 year replacement warranty and are 100% MADE IN AMERICA, good rods at a good price, backed with a good warranty.
MCS reply :
On 4/4/2013 at 11:53 AM, 11justin22 said:go with the carbonlite, love mine
X2 Same here, the Carbonlite is awesome. You will love it too.
MCS reply :
On 4/4/2013 at 12:00 PM, Jake P said:What Power/Action? They are so light Im wondering what the backbone is like? I am actually very interested in these now that I know they come in a M/M.
I use a MH/F plenty of backbone for the longest hookset using mono for me.
thehooligan reply :
Id also recommend the *** *** rods for the $100 range.
motodmast reply :
You would be pretty dang impressed with the *** rods. I have ALOT of different rods all in tbat $100 range, veritas, carbinlite, mojo bass, gl2(which should be $100 not $200). And IMHO the *** truly is the best. The balance on the rods are absoutly perfect, no tip heavy what so ever, sensitivity is excellent and above par for $100 range, and the componets of rod itself make it the winner in my book.
clayton86 reply :
Veritas........ Surprised it hasn't be brought up more in this thread
rmcguirk reply :
Another vote for the Carbonlite in that price range. I picked up a spinning 6'9" MXF and I've been very pleased with the total package, especially at the price point.
TrapperJ reply :
i got my first carbon lite while they were on sale, 7'6" medium heavy, micro guides, love it.
My new Duckett is my number one rod, but that carbonlite is very nice. If i needed another rod it would be hard not to pick up a carbonlite.
SissySticks reply :
I'll just plug this because no one else has-- there are quite a few custom builders, and probably one in your part of the country, that will build VERY nice, very lightweight custom rods on batson blanks for not much more than $100, and certainly for less than the $150 crucials (nice rods, btw) that some have proposed. Having said that, of the production rods mentioned, the carbonlite would be my choice for an off-the-shelf rod. Also, check out the new micro-guide bionic blades. I liked them when I played with them in the BPS here in Broken Arrow, OK.
sarcazmo reply :
*** series! Im not sure if BPS carries them but cabelas does.
Teal reply :
Veritas, light but breakage issues
***, is all the rave right now
Daiwa Ballistic, yes it red, but they are fairly light and are one sale for 79 at TW. I have a ballistic deep crankin rod and i like it.
ColdSVT reply :
I would check out 13 omens snd Lews
I had a mojo and it ok, the *** is way better for the same money
I would also check out a fenwick elite tech...super nice for a 100 bucks!
the guy that designed the elite tech designed the omens and envys
TNBassin' reply :
I love my veritas. No breakage issue for me and MANY others. Great rod.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 4/6/2013 at 12:32 AM, TNBassin said:I love my veritas. No breakage issue for me and MANY others. Great rod.
I agree, I own one and haven't had any issues with breakage. I bought a 7'3" MH/F and it served as a great all purpose rod. Especially when I went shore fishing, I used it occasionally as a frog rod and had no problems pulling them out of some lily pads and junk. They are especially better deal now that I can buy them regularly around here for 79.99 now.
moguy1973 reply :
On 4/5/2013 at 12:42 AM, clayton86 said:Veritas........ Surprised it hasn't be brought up more in this thread
+1
Great rod that is super light. And looks cool with he white paint to boot.
backcast88 reply :
I had a Veritas for all of a week and returned it. It was light and sensitive but the 6'6" MF spinning rod I had was a lot stiffer then I was looking for. On a personal note, I didn't care for the white color.
I have 2 Carbonlites (6'8" MXF spinning rod and 6'6"MF micro casting), 1 Carbon Black in 6'6" MF (discontinued rod, same blank as the Carbonlite but with cork grips), and my dad has a 6'6" MF spinning Carbonlite. Its safe to say that I like Carbolite rods. They are very light and sensitive with a soft tip and plenty of backbone. I am a broke masters student so $100 is about my max for rods and handled nearly every rod in the $75-$100 range and found the Carbonlite to be the best.
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