Best Rod For Soft Plastics In The $100-$200 Price Range 2025
ZB85 reply :
I know there will be ALOT of different opinions on this subject but I'm just trying to gather a list of rods to look into for fishing soft plastics and jigs.
WRB reply :
You will get a long list. PM and I will give you what I use.
Tom
Tywithay reply :
Kistler KLX 7' MH. Easily the best rod I've used in that price range.
Jar11591 reply :
For jigs and T-rigs I use a St. Croix Triumph 7' MHF. Zero complaints so far.
JaxBasser reply :
On 7/7/2014 at 9:16 AM, Tywithay said:Kistler KLX 7' MH. Easily the best rod I've used in that price range.
I have the 7'3 MH/F and I agree. Good rod built on a really good blank for the price.
ColdSVT reply :
There are too many good sticks in that price range to count
***
fenwick elite
croix rage
croix premier
croix avid
dobyns champ
kislter klx
powell endurance
okuma cant remeber the name lol
etc
etc
etc
Take your pick man lol
Just make sure it is over 7' and a mh fast
Take your pick
ZB85 reply :
On 7/7/2014 at 9:51 AM, ColdSVT said:There are too many good sticks in that price range to count
***
fenwick elite
croix rage
croix premier
croix avid
dobyns champ
kislter klx
powell endurance
okuma cant remeber the name lol
etc
etc
etc
Take your pick man lol
Just make sure it is over 7' and a mh fast
Take your pick
Out of all those which one do you think has the best sensitivity and how would you rate the Denali Kovert to that list?
FishTank reply :
Fenwick Elite or the St. Croix Avid but like others have said there are a lot of options in that price range.
Mike L reply :
This is gonna get crazy, but I'll add another that deserves your consideration...
7' 2" Phenix M1 mh/f
Mike
Cgrinder reply :
I'd buy a KLX. The new Crucials might be a good value if you can wait until iCast.
Arv reply :
Avid or endurance
SenkoGuru reply :
The Denali Kovert is a nice rod for its price, the only thing that bothers me about it is that it is a very tip heavy rod. The Denali Rosewood is a nice line of rods that do not have the same tip heavy feeling. Powell makes great fishing rods too. The *** is a good line of rods if you can get past the handle, which hurts my hand but if you are comfortable with it then it would be a good fishing rod. The one I like the best is the Duckett White Ice rods but there are many nice rods in your price range to choose from.
roadwarrior reply :
http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/tournament-rod-reel-okuma.html
robster80 reply :
arent the klx a moderate action tho? wouldnt u want a fast or extra fast action?
GADawgs reply :
Depending on the weight my personal choice would be a Powell endurance 714 or 723. However, like others have said there are so man good options to choose from in that price range. Good luck!
Tywithay reply :
My 7' mh is a fast action. I've used a ton of rods in this price range and there's not one more sensitive, or lighter, than a KLX.On 7/7/2014 at 7:28 PM, robster80 said:arent the klx a moderate action tho? wouldnt u want a fast or extra fast action?
robster80 reply :
i think the ones available now tho are all moderate fast. i was considering getting one myself until i saw that. i dunno i havent handled one i just would prefer at least a fast
Tywithay reply :
Just looked 2 seconds ago and all the medium-heavy powered texas/carolina worm jig rods are fast action.On 7/7/2014 at 7:49 PM, robster80 said:i think the ones available now tho are all moderate fast. i was considering getting one myself until i saw that. i dunno i havent handled one i just would prefer at least a fast
robster80 reply :
o ok i may hafta try one then
WRB reply :
It appears that most of these replies believe weight and fast action are the most important features of a jig/ worm rod. Weight has become a great marketing ploy, rods now have split grips, no fore grip, lightest possible reel seat and micro guides to reduce the over all rod weight for a 7' rod to something 4 oz or less. Most rods the blanks haven't changed for the past few years, just the hardware mounted on them to reduce weight.
What is important for a good jig/worm rod is how well it cast, feed back from the jig or worm weight to keep you in touch with it, hook setting and controlling and landing the bass. Rod warranty, customer service to support the customers is essential for anglers who pay a premium for rods.
There maybe more expensive jig/worm rod on the market then Loomis NRX series, but few. The NRX was the first production rod to change how jig/worm rod blanks are made, scrimless and how the rods bend. Traditional jig/worm rods are fast action, meaning they bend more at the upper 1/3rd or even 1/4 th of the rod blank with a few pounds of line pressure, the balance to the rod bends progressively more with added loads.
Fast action rods don't cast as good as a slower action rod, the more parabolic the rod bends the better it casts. NRX jig/worm rods are more moderate in action, yet very strong upper rod strength giving the rod a stiff feel, yet cast good and have excellent feed back or sensitivity. The NRX should be your baseline standard for what a good jig/worm rod should be.
Now who makes a NRX type rod at the $200 price point and provides a good warranty and customer service?
Check out custom built rods like sponsor DVT and others.
Tom
Edited 7/8/14
Answer to the NRX ?, check out Lamiglas Infinity rods, $280*sale price.
Note, a good custom rod builder (ALX) gives you 90 days free trail, very little risk.
ZB85 reply :
Right now I'm leaning towards an Avid. I think my local tackle shop has them so I can get a feel for it before I buy it. The KLX and Powell endurance are still high on my list too and so is a *** ***. I made the mistake last time buying a rod online without holding it and it turned out being heavier than I expected and didn't balance very well so I really want to get it right this time around
ZB85 reply :
My Local Tackle Shop only had a 7' medium Avid.......feels like a great rod though
Djman72 reply :
I'm more of a budget fisherman, and I purchased a Fenwick HMX for $100.00 at the beginning of the season and I couldn't be happier with my choice (over some St. Croix models). Extremely sensitive to pick up the soft bite, as well as a strong backbone for landing some nice sized bass. I'm starting to lean towards Fenwick for all of my rods until i really want to cough up some dough for a higher end rod.
Good Luck!
raoka reply :
i have a fenwick hmg and i really like it for the price. like you said its very sensitive and a overall well built. check out ffo-tackle.com because they sometimes have discounts on certain models that may be suited for what you want.
On 7/8/2014 at 5:56 AM, Djman72 said:I'm more of a budget fisherman, and I purchased a Fenwick HMX for $100.00 at the beginning of the season and I couldn't be happier with my choice (over some St. Croix models). Extremely sensitive to pick up the soft bite, as well as a strong backbone for landing some nice sized bass. I'm starting to lean towards Fenwick for all of my rods until i really want to cough up some dough for a higher end rod.
Good Luck!
ZB85 reply :
Would a medium Avid be good for soft plastics or would I be better going with a MH?
jonnyblazex reply :
Don't rule out the fenwick aetos lineup. Top of the line sticks. I just picked up a 7'2 mh xf, and it is very high quality. Retail is $179.99 but can be found much cheaper
kstring reply :
I bought a hammer fishing rod this year for this exact purpose...lightweight and sensitive to say the least. Would want to bump up to the heavy but I have absolutely loved this rod and I am a plastics/T rig fisherman 80% of the time.
Arv reply :
Depends on weights, cover, etc. A medium is fine though as long as it's appropriate.On 7/8/2014 at 8:41 AM, ZB85 said:Would a medium Avid be good for soft plastics or would I be better going with a MH?
tracker01 reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 8:41 AM, ZB85 said:Would a medium Avid be good for soft plastics or would I be better going with a MH?
Try to stay within the limits printed on the rod and you should be fine. Let that guide you as to whether you need a Med. or MH. I like the Avid line from St. Croix.
ZB85 reply :
I just noticed *** has Daiwa Zillion rods on sale. Has anyone used these rods or know anything about them?
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