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Best rod for under $150 2025


fishing user avatarBassaholic84 reply : 

I am looking to buy a new rod probally a 6'6" m/h rod.  I dont want to spend more then 150 and am open for suggestions on what you think is the best rod for the buck at this price range.  I am thinking of the carrot stick.  Any other suggestions?


fishing user avatarBassaholic84 reply : 

so far i think im down to three rods the carrot stick,Gloomis Gl2,and St.croix avid.  


fishing user avatarTrent, B reply : 

I vote avid


fishing user avatarcoolhandlala reply : 

AVID


fishing user avatarAlpster reply : 

I am a big G-Loomis fan but my advice is, if you can't afford an IMX, skip the GLs. They are overpriced for the quality. JMHO

Ronnie


fishing user avatarAndrew Coleman reply : 

I have a XPS bionic blade rod, 6=6 MH, spinning, i love it, i plan to buy a few more if they still have them at bassproshops, they are on sale i think for $50


fishing user avatarfathom reply : 
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I am a big G-Loomis fan but my advice is, if you can't afford an IMX, skip the GLs. They are overpriced for the quality. JMHO

Ronnie

x2...the gl's are okay but, at that price, the avid is the better stick.


fishing user avatarDan: reply : 
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I vote avid

fishing user avatarBassaholic84 reply : 

No offense against BPS rods i have some extremes but you can really tell the difference between them and other high end rods.  They just arent nearly as sensative or light.  I use an extreme for my second rod setup i take out.  But this rod needs to be a good one as it will be on my revo stx and is my main setup.  


fishing user avatarGrey Wolf reply : 

AVID.


fishing user avatarsoccplayer07 reply : 

did the bps route first...traded all four in for avids. ill never look back


fishing user avatarBassaholic84 reply : 

I wish the avid came in a split grip handle model because i really like those.  I fished my buddies legend tournament and i really liked it a lot thats what has me wanting a higher end model and i felt like the split grip gave more sensativity and probally a little lighter.  I may just have to save up a little more and get the legend tournament but i just cant see myself paying $220 for a rod.


fishing user avatarhawgchaser reply : 
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I wish the avid came in a split grip handle model because i really like those.  I fished my buddies legend tournament and i really liked it a lot thats what has me wanting a higher end model and i felt like the split grip gave more sensativity and probally a little lighter.  I may just have to save up a little more and get the legend tournament but i just cant see myself paying $220 for a rod.

All Star has a new split grip

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0053504122679a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0280102&cm_ite=0053504122679a

Powell makes a split grip close to  your price range that is a nice rod.

http://www.***.com/descpageRDCPOWELL-PCR.html


fishing user avatarroadwarrior reply : 

St. Croix Avid

8-)


fishing user avatarFishing Doug reply : 

Of those you listed, I would go with the Avid as well. With that being said, I think the new Avids have a retail price north of your stated $150 max....

FD


fishing user avatarBassaholic84 reply : 

any body ever used Kistler Magnesium TS


fishing user avatarBallpark Frank reply : 

Out of my six G.Loomis rods, two are GL2 and I love them. I am one of the few that likes the GL2 and thinks they are worth the money. But, I got to fish the Powell 683C(6' 8" MH extra-fast) today. I have to say that rod gave my G.Loomis MBR783C IMX a serious run. For $170, I am going to look seriously at getting one. I fished it with shaky jig/worm, t-rig, shallow cranks, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits. The Powell casted and handled all of these well. A great all-purpose rod.


fishing user avatarFishTank reply : 

Another vote for the St. Croix Avid.


fishing user avatarburleytog reply : 

Not a rod listed has anything more to offer than the Carrot Stix LTX.


fishing user avatarBassyak reply : 

I just picked up a Kistler Magnesium 6'10" MgSJCB610 and I really like it for Texas rig and light jig work.  Some people don't think it's that sensitive and don't like the grip, but it fits my hand well and paired with my Pflueger Summit, it makes a very light combo.  I would recommend it from the short time I've had to use it.  I've used it on three trips thus far and I paid about $150 on eBay, including shipping.


fishing user avatarJake P reply : 

Dont overlook the Shimano Crucial, 129.99$, i think it is strong competition among the others listed. The avid is 170$.


fishing user avatarShadcranker reply : 
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Dont overlook the Shimano Crucial, 129.99$, i think it is strong competition among the others listed. The avid is 170$.

X2 on the Crucial. Best val;ue in the price range. I own five of them, and they are great.

Avid is really nice but a different price point.


fishing user avatarTheBeast reply : 

Gotta give my vote for the Carrot Stix.  I have the 6'6" MH and love it, have it paired with a Revo STX and it will cast a mile and very sensitive.


fishing user avatarChris at Tech reply : 
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any body ever used Kistler Magnesium TS

Yes.  Not a bad stick, but the Avid is more sensitive in my opinion.


fishing user avatarSouth FLA reply : 

Avid of course, but the Shimano Crucial is also very nice.  

Or you can save your money and get an IMX GLoomis.  

Decisions, decisions.   ::)


fishing user avatarsurfer reply : 
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Dont overlook the Shimano Crucial, 129.99$, i think it is strong competition among the others listed. The avid is 170$.

+1

I am very pleased with my crucial too.


fishing user avatarPencil Pusher reply : 

Falcon Cara T7. Great rods for the money.


fishing user avatarislandbass reply : 
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Dont overlook the Shimano Crucial, 129.99$, i think it is strong competition among the others listed. The avid is 170$.

X2 on the Crucial. Best val;ue in the price range. I own five of them, and they are great.

Avid is really nice but a different price point.

I third this motion. At its 129-139 dollar price, the crucial cannot be beat. excellent graphite, alconite guide, lifetime warranty, it is very tough to beat at that price.

Someone at TT weighed the Alconites and was surprised they actually weighed less (albeit not by much) than the Sics.  :)  Sics of course are nicer, but thought it might be some good info for the weight weenies.  ;D


fishing user avatarTodd reply : 

I really like my carrot stixs (that doesn't look right plural...hmmm) ...but I still haven't tried the avids. I have to say that I picked one up at the store the other day and it was very very light too. I'd just go to a nice tackle store where you can look at all of your options and take them to the counter and ask them if you can put your reel of choice on the rods and see which feels the best to you.  

Also...Not sure if you have a specific reason for wanting a 6'6" rod, but you will notice a substantial difference in casting distance with 7' or 7'3".  Just my two cents.  


fishing user avatarNJAngler609 reply : 
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Out of my six G.Loomis rods, two are GL2 and I love them. I am one of the few that likes the GL2 and thinks they are worth the money. But, I got to fish the Powell 683C(6' 8" MH extra-fast) today. I have to say that rod gave my G.Loomis MBR783C IMX a serious run. For $170, I am going to look seriously at getting one. I fished it with shaky jig/worm, t-rig, shallow cranks, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits. The Powell casted and handled all of these well. A great all-purpose rod.

im with you i like the GL series...have a gl3 and absolutely love it


fishing user avatarPond Hopper reply : 

Carrot stick, I have and have fished with alot of rods in that price range and have yet to find one more sensitive and that light.


fishing user avatarUBA reply : 

I like the St. Croix Avids but the Shimano crucial is also a good choice.


fishing user avatartennwalkinghorse reply : 

My vote is for the St. Croix Avid




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