Best casting rod under 150$ 2024

bassinick reply :

Hey guys, im gona get a new rod, ive made a small list of new rods im looking at under 150$ or a bit more, here they are:

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Dobyns savvy

St croix mojo bass

Shimano Crucial

Fenwick elite tech

Lews speed stick lite

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If any of you guys own any of these please give your opinion or If you have any other suggestions please say (im willing to spend up to about 165 actually)

Thanks, it will help a ton

HigginsFishingMO reply :

On 2/7/2017 at 11:43 AM, bassinick said:

Hey guys, im gona get a new rod, ive made a small list of new rods im looking at under 150$ or a bit more, here they are:

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Dobyns savvy

St croix mojo bass

Shimano Crucial

Fenwick elite tech

Lews speed stick lite

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If any of you guys own any of these please give your opinion or If you have any other suggestions please say (im willing to spend up to about 165 actually)

Thanks, it will help a ton

I have the Custom Speed Stick in the mail along with a Mojo Bass. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the rod you listed. If you can, go into a store and hold them and use that to make your judgement. At almost 165 though you're close to looking at a G.Loomis e6x. Good luck with your shopping!

Best, Tyler.

bassinick reply :

On 2/7/2017 at 11:51 AM, HigginsFishingMO said:

I have the Custom Speed Stick in the mail along with a Mojo Bass. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the rod you listed. If you can, go into a store and hold them and use that to make your judgement. At almost 165 though you're close to looking at a G.Loomis e6x. Good luck with your shopping!

Best, Tyler.

tks man

fishnkamp reply :

I love the Dobyns rods. You can not go wrong with one. However let's look at your selection. Dobyns carried two types of Savvy rods. One was called the Savvy and these rods had "regular" sized guides on them. Then they had the Savvy Micro series which obviously came with the micro guides. Gary developed a more sensitive graphite blank and it replaced the regular Savvy Series. It is called the Sierra series and they are just a touch less sensitive than a Champion( a rod costing $75 more) but cost the same as a Savvy did. It is also a touch slower blank than the old Savvy blank as well. Unless you fished with both you may never know it. A new Sierra runs between $160 and $180. If you were in love with the Savvy rods you can still get the Savvy Micro rods which run the same price. I realize this is at the top of your budget

Tom you never mentioned what you would like the new rod to do. Is this a rod you are going to throw just about everything, mostly crankbaits spinnerbaits (reaction strike type baits) or bottom contact baits like jigs, and texas rigs. I ask this because my prefered rod on your list is a Dobyns rod, which Dobyns rod I suggest is determined by your answer. Also do not ignore a Dobyns Fury. Their blanks and components make a terrific rod and compete very well against rods costing much more than their $110 price tag.

I love the Sierra and Champion lines for myself, but have friends that fish a bunch of Fury rods. My next rod may actually be a Fury. I am currently looking at the Fury Fr704C and the Sierra SA 704V rods to throw chatterbaits, spooks and buzzbaits. My first Dobyns rod turned out to be a Champion D 705C. It is my frog/deep jig rod.

If this is going to be an all arounds use rod here is one more rod to fill your mind with. I was looking for an all around workhorse rod that I mostly would throw jigs and swimjigs around docks. I read the Tackletour review on the Powell Max 683CEF. That rod is amazing for what it can handle as the review said. It lists for lures that weigh 1/4 to 3/4 and during the test they ended up going all the way to throwing a 2 1/2 ounce swimbait and it did it well. Now the rod blank material has been upgraded to the Max3D blanks. I spoke to the owner of Powell and he said it made no difference the rod performs the same, so go check out the review. The rod sells for around $150. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpowell683cxfastpg2.html

roadwarrior reply :

rangerjockey reply :

In that range I would look at the Powell max3d. Also the new ARK rods , The Invoker series is $150.

fvogel67 reply :

You can often find a Fenwick Silverhawk for 69.99

Hulkster reply :

just to throw one more rod about there, for $30 more you can get the G. Loomis E6X MBR843c, which is amazing as a do it all rod. its worth looking into.

Poolshark reply :

My experience is mostly with st Croix rods and I really like the mojo bass series for that price range. I could make my entire collection of this series and be happy.

That being said there are so many rods in that range of price that you could could go with almost any of them and have a rod that will perform as well as you'd ever need it to.

Jacob Phelps reply :

I own a couple mojo bass rods and like them a lot. One spinning one casting. Haven't gotten a full season with the casting rod yet.

SFL BassHunter reply :

I am absolutely loving my Daiwa Tatula rod. Super sensitive, light, and powerful along with pretty.

You can find it currently for 109 dollars.

Jar11591 reply :

The Fenwick Elite Tech bass rod is a very nice stick, and well worth the $149 IMO. I like mine enough that I plan on buying a few more before the season starts. Lightweight, sensitive, and not a bad looking rod either.

webertime reply :

If you are not looking at Daiwa Tatula rods, you are doing a disservice to yourself.

guest reply :

Mojo

bassinick reply :

On 2/7/2017 at 12:36 PM, fishnkamp said:

I love the Dobyns rods. You can not go wrong with one. However let's look at your selection. Dobyns carried two types of Savvy rods. One was called the Savvy and these rods had "regular" sized guides on them. Then they had the Savvy Micro series which obviously came with the micro guides. Gary developed a more sensitive graphite blank and it replaced the regular Savvy Series. It is called the Sierra series and they are just a touch less sensitive than a Champion( a rod costing $75 more) but cost the same as a Savvy did. It is also a touch slower blank than the old Savvy blank as well. Unless you fished with both you may never know it. A new Sierra runs between $160 and $180. If you were in love with the Savvy rods you can still get the Savvy Micro rods which run the same price. I realize this is at the top of your budget

Tom you never mentioned what you would like the new rod to do. Is this a rod you are going to throw just about everything, mostly crankbaits spinnerbaits (reaction strike type baits) or bottom contact baits like jigs, and texas rigs. I ask this because my prefered rod on your list is a Dobyns rod, which Dobyns rod I suggest is determined by your answer. Also do not ignore a Dobyns Fury. Their blanks and components make a terrific rod and compete very well against rods costing much more than their $110 price tag.

I love the Sierra and Champion lines for myself, but have friends that fish a bunch of Fury rods. My next rod may actually be a Fury. I am currently looking at the Fury Fr704C and the Sierra SA 704V rods to throw chatterbaits, spooks and buzzbaits. My first Dobyns rod turned out to be a Champion D 705C. It is my frog/deep jig rod.

If this is going to be an all arounds use rod here is one more rod to fill your mind with. I was looking for an all around workhorse rod that I mostly would throw jigs and swimjigs around docks. I read the Tackletour review on the Powell Max 683CEF. That rod is amazing for what it can handle as the review said. It lists for lures that weigh 1/4 to 3/4 and during the test they ended up going all the way to throwing a 2 1/2 ounce swimbait and it did it well. Now the rod blank material has been upgraded to the Max3D blanks. I spoke to the owner of Powell and he said it made no difference the rod performs the same, so go check out the review. The rod sells for around $150. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpowell683cxfastpg2.html

tks for all the info man, but whos tom?hahhah

fishnkamp reply :

Sorry a pm popped up at the same time I was typing my answer here. Sometimes I can confuse myself. Anyway, what did you want to throw with this new rod? Is it an all purpose rod, or a crankbait, rattle trap, spinnerbait rod, or is it more for jigs and worms. The answer to that question would require different rods.

bassinick reply :

On 2/8/2017 at 12:06 PM, fishnkamp said:

Sorry a pm popped up at the same time I was typing my answer here. Sometimes I can confuse myself. Anyway, what did you want to throw with this new rod? Is it an all purpose rod, or a crankbait, rattle trap, spinnerbait rod, or is it more for jigs and worms. The answer to that question would require different rods.

yup all purpose, im starting to think the g. loomis e6x right now

LEWITH reply :

Dobyns Fury Line

fishnkamp reply :

All purpose would mean one of three rods in my opinion.

First would be the Powell Max3D 683CEF I already sang it virtues. Go to the link I posted above for the Tackletour review of it. If I had to fish with only one rod that would be it. Now for full disclosure mine is a Powell Max not a Max3D. I spoke to Keith the owner of Powell rods and he assured me he Max3d plays very similar to my rod.

My other suggestions would be a Dobyns Fury or Sierra 734C and the last would be an Irod Genesis II IRG 693C The Lone Star Special. He also has an IRG 733 that might be even nicer but I have never seen one.

bassinick reply :

well thanks all you guys, im thinking the powell after hearing only good about it

OnthePotomac reply :

All rods mentioned are excellent rods. I have been fishing with plain old BPS Carbonlite now for years in 6'6" and 7' in MH and med fast tips and have no complaints. I buy each year during the classic sale and some are less than $100. I have always been attracted to how incredibly light and sensitive they are. This year I am going to look at their new titanium rod,, which is normally $129.99 and believe will be marked down. Had one problem a few years ago on the black series with a line guide insert coming out and they replaced it with no problem. No problems since and they really get tested on the huge beds on the Tidal Potomac.

Rbm18 reply :

I have two savvys and really like them. I just bought the new st. Croix bass x and I am very impressed with this rod . I think it might be the best $100 rod out right now.

mwh33 reply :

Dobyns Fury, Dobyns Savvy, Okuma TCS, Daiwa Tatula, Powell Max 3D, used Megabass Levante

WPCfishing reply :

On 2/9/2017 at 9:24 PM, bassinick said:

well thanks all you guys, im thinking the powell after hearing only good about it

Great rods but the minimal reel seat is very uncomfortable... Better check it out.

Robert Riley reply :

Man. This question really is asked once a week.

Of the ones you listed, you could save some cash and grab a Dobyn's Fury, or grab that Lew's Lite, those are pretty sweet.

new2BC4bass reply :

I have zero experience with those rods. The new Mojo rods are getting high praise, and I'd like to try one. I like my original Tatula rods a lot. Excellent rods for the money, and can be found for $110. I've always felt I got good value from Fenwick, but smalljaw67 says the ET Bass rods are heavier than the Smallmouth and Aetos series...which I think is going in the wrong direction.......but I have never handled one much less fished one. Weight isn't everything. They could still be an excellent value for the money. I have several Fenwick models, and Fenwick is a company I have a lot of faith in. Excellent customer service as well. I missed an eye when stringing 12# mono and it created a groove in the finish before I noticed it. Fenwick offered me any rod I wanted at a 45% discount which I felt was pretty nice since it was 100% my fault.

kroberts9 reply :

I seen it already a few time listed but I own 2 of them get yourself a diawa tatula and not the cheap one either get the real deal tatula it cost 149.99 @tacklewarehouse.com

I have the 7'4 frog rod I use it for flipping and pitching

I also have the 7'2 mh for senkos and Texas rigs

Shadow93 reply :

I'm an Abu-Garcia guy, so I'm partial to the Veracity at that price.

Sammies77 reply :

Falcon bucoo

GreenGhostMan reply :

On 2/8/2017 at 3:56 AM, SFL BassHunter said:

I am absolutely loving my Daiwa Tatula rod. Super sensitive, light, and powerful along with pretty.

You can find it currently for 109 dollars.

X2. Just bought my 2nd Tatula a couple hours ago. Amazing rods for $109.

Knowles227 reply :

On 2/7/2017 at 11:43 AM, bassinick said:

Hey guys, im gona get a new rod, ive made a small list of new rods im looking at under 150$ or a bit more, here they are:

__________________

Dobyns savvy

St croix mojo bass

Shimano Crucial

Fenwick elite tech

Lews speed stick lite

_________________

If any of you guys own any of these please give your opinion or If you have any other suggestions please say (im willing to spend up to about 165 actually)

Thanks, it will help a ton

I have the mojo bass 7' MH mod action spinnerbait rod I use it for everything but Arig and jigs. Handles great git it at TW black Friday and paid 96 but at 129.99$ great rod. Also look at the new series one from Berkeley I have both the 90's model and new and love it.

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