$150 To Spend 2025

Northern Strain reply :

I have $150 to spend (could spend $170 if necesary) on a rod for fishing texas rigged plastics, I am overwhelmed with all the options and I don't know what to buy. I am currious to see what others think is the best deal out there.

-Jack

JEC reply :

i like the duckett micro magic 7' mh very light very sensitive and plenty of backbone for hook sets hard to beat for the price $159.00

barroncooper reply :

falcon bucoo micro 7' heavy. and spend the rest on a spool of tatsu

BASSclary reply :

Powell Max 7' MH/XF.

Khong reply :

Yeah, I would go with the Ducket Micro Magic rod too. You won't regret it, it's light and sensitive with micro guide.

Dockhead reply :

A Powell, mh or h in the length you like. The 7' 3" would be my choice.

Or wait for a deal on a Falcon Cara. The Amistad is quite nice.

new2BC4bass reply :

Are you less confused? Five responses...five different rods suggested (2 different rods from same company).

I ask questions knowing most times I won't be any closer to a decision thanks to all the advice I receive. At least you will know what works for others. Might help weed out some of the possibilities you've been looking at. I do like threads such as this one because I save it in MY Favorites for perusal when I'm looking for another rod.

Okay guys, keep the suggestions coming!

Bluebasser86 reply :

St croix Avid 7' MH or wait until the new St. Croix Rage rods come out and get a rod with similar specs.

NorcalBassin reply :

To add to your confusion... the new Shimano Crucials are very likely the highest quality rod around your range for a penny under $160. They have a number of 7'2" rods to choose from (M/F, MH/F, M/XF, MH/XF).

*Hootie reply :

Duckett micro magic also.

ChiCityBasser reply :

Ok I'll throw the Cabelas XMLTi rod in the hat for $119 as they are on sale and normally run $199. Very very light rods

deep reply :

Can't go wrong with any of the rods mentioned, I'd go with a Powell Max or Endurance. I'm surprised no one's mentioned Dobyns Savvys or Kistlers yet.

It's also surprising to see Clary recommend a Powell; last year round this time, he was all over Falcon Bucoos and BPS carbonlites lol.

QUAKEnSHAKE reply :

On 9/26/2011 at 11:24 PM, deep said:
I'm surprised no one's mentioned Dobyns Savvys

Well then, how about Dobyns Champion for $170

6'8" MH/F

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Fishing/Rods%7C/pc/105591780/c/105740280/sc/105742080/Dobyns-Champion-Series-Casting-Rods/1166212.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fbargain-cave-fishing-rods%2F_%2FN-1102769%2FNo-48%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105742080%3FWTz_l%3DSEO%253Bcat105591780%253Bcat105740280%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNP&WTz_l=SEO%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105740280%3Bcat105742080

bigbassctchr101 reply :

I'd suggest the duckett. 7' has done the job great for me.

WdyCrankbait reply :

Powell endurance 723C great rod

North Ga Hillbilly reply :

Im partial to Kistler performance, but really *** the worth a d**n warranties offered by other manufacturers.

That being said, I have nothing but good things to say about my Helium LTA's, I have two and regularly use two others.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KISTLER-HELIUM-LTA-2011-HE70MHC-7-M-H-CASTING-ROD-/310324897827?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4840ce2823#ht_1931wt_956

NGaHB

Northern Strain reply :

Before posting this thread I was split between a Dobyns Savvy and One of the Powels, I guess I need to look at the Duckets too!

Bass_Fanatic reply :

I do not own a duckett, but i have fished one and they do not even compare to thr Dobyns savvy or Powell Max or Endurance. I usedto throw plastics on a 703CEF Powell Max and I loved it. I broke it, sent it off and recieved a brand new Powell Endurance 714CEF rod. It is a sick jig rod, but a little too much for plastics. Right now I am using a St. Croix Avid 7' MH/F rod and I really like it too. I still prefer my old Powell Max 704CEF for plastics though. I also own a Dobyns Savvy 734C rod and it is a super versital stick, but I have yet to use it for plastics. Right now Im throwing jigs/swimbaits/frogs on it.

Either way...all $150 rods are going to be good rods. I personally thought the Duckett was heavier and dead. I would recommed a Powell Max 704CEF or 703CEF according to how heavy of a rod you like. THe Avid is great too, but its a little much at $200.

Also, look at the warranty of each company, that should be a big deciding factor too. Like I said, I broke my Powell Max and recieved a Powell Endurance for free. A free upgrade! Although I did like the Max better.

bigbassctchr101 reply :

I havent fished a Powell, but after someone calling a Duckett a heavy rod, I think i'm going to have to.

BASSclary reply :

On 9/26/2011 at 11:24 PM, deep said:

Can't go wrong with any of the rods mentioned, I'd go with a Powell Max or Endurance. I'm surprised no one's mentioned Dobyns Savvys or Kistlers yet.

It's also surprising to see Clary recommend a Powell; last year round this time, he was all over Falcon Bucoos and BPS carbonlites lol.

I love me some Powell's , just dont own any because I can never order from TW.

Also, I'm still all over the Falcon Bucoo's and Carbonlites, just at the $100 price point. There is no comparison between the affore mentioned rods and a Powell.

North Ga Hillbilly reply :

On 9/28/2011 at 4:01 AM, BASSclary said:

I love me some Powell's , just dont own any because I can never order from TW.

Also, I'm still all over the Falcon Bucoo's and Carbonlites, just at the $100 price point. There is no comparison between the affore mentioned rods and a Powell.

I take it you have fished one a good bit tho?

NGaHB

Fat-G reply :

For that price, I like Savvys. They're extremely balanced, and very sensitive!

I would rather have a BALANCED Savvy than a tip-heavy $250 rod, and I can say that with 100% honesty.

Bass_Fanatic reply :

The Savvy is probably the best balanced rod, but the Powell and Avid seem to be a little more sensitive. Like I said, all three are great rods. Im not knockin the Duckett rods either. They are good too, I just felt it was a little heavier than the Powell and Savvy and not quite as sensitive.

Fat-G reply :

I would definitely try a Duckett rod. I wish they had black ones, though.

Bassfisherman94 reply :

Quantum Smoke 7' MH. Lightest and most sensitie rod I have ever felt.

BassHole5 reply :

Ok, it sounds like you are torn between the Ducketts, Savvy, and Powells. Do research on them (read reviews on them, see how much they weigh etc.) an goto your local tackle store or Bass Pro and feel all of them with the reel your will be using.

The only way you will narrow it down is if you know what your looking for: Example, You want cork not foam and a Fuji XCS grip. Then you will look for rods like that....

Hope this helped

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