Favorite Rod Company 2024

trevor reply :

I know its not all of them, so let me know in a post what other kinds you guys like!

Grey Wolf reply :

Come on spring !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bcody reply :

Geez.. Thats a tough one.

KYntucky Warmouth reply :

I'm pretty happy with Powell and Damiki right now, we'll see how it goes when I get my new Dobyns though.

swilly78 reply :

I almost hate to say it because its bound to cause a s*&t storm, but I love my e21 carrot stix!

-nick- reply :

Loomis and St. Croix would be tied at 9 even. haha

Cavfirst reply :

I luv my Kistlers!!! ;D

SnookOne reply :

Whether I am fishing for Bass or Snook or Tarpon...I always use Shimano.

SnookOne reply :

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I almost hate to say it because its bound to cause a s*&t storm, but I love my e21 carrot stix!

They are eye catching...How do you like them?

MN Bass Man reply :

I've got a Falcon Cara, and a St. Croix spinning I got for christmas that I haven't fished yet. If you'd like to send me one each of the others, I'd be happy to give you my thoughts.

swilly78 reply :

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I almost hate to say it because its bound to cause a s*&t storm, but I love my e21 carrot stix!

They are eye catching...How do you like them?

I love it, 6'9" mh fast, super light, super sensitive, starting season two as soon as the ice melts.

Hammer 4 reply :

Not to be a wiseguy..but wouldn't a person had to try all of the above to have a "favorite"...??

trevor reply :

No, they would just have to have a favorite rod company that they use. Then they simply select that rod company. I didn't mean "favorite out of the above"

SDoolittle reply :

I am a huge fan of G-Blanks rods.

Kowen117 reply :

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I almost hate to say it because its bound to cause a s*&t storm, but I love my e21 carrot stix!

They are eye catching...How do you like them?

I love my carrot stix 7'3'' mh spinning I use it for everything from flukes and worms to topwater and crankbaits im starting my second year rite now and they are extremely durable mine got slamed in a door and didnt even have any marks on it

Hammer 4 reply :

Shimano...for a couple of reasons..

-nick- reply :

I've only used a couple different rods. St. Croix was (the premier and mojo) but now that I got my Dobyns that thing is just too sweet!

cbfishalot reply :

St. Croix

Ineedanewscreenname20170204 reply :

Just got my 2 new IMXs in the mail so I'm in a G Loomis kind of mood...

BMoore reply :

Thats tough. I have 3 favorite rod companies. Dobyns, Shimano, and Loomis.

I like different things about each company but if I had to pick one I would say Loomis because they hold their value so well and their just super rods.

For balance and weight Dobyns and Shimano are my favorites as well as price for what you get.

uicdent11 reply :

Loomis and Dobyns.

SirSnookalot reply :

Freshwater, shimano

Saltwater inshore Hurricane Redbone

Saltwater offshore, Shimano tallus spinning, Star handicraft b/c

Only rod I own that I hate is a daiwa.

Primus reply :

G Loomis if I had to pick one.

zero limit reply :

Not fair for me to answer i've only used a few on the list,

St. Croix

Hooked_On_Bass reply :

G Loomis

Bankbeater reply :

Most of my rods are Diawa and BPS.

David P reply :

I've owned rods from Loomis, St Croix, Daiwa, Shimano, GBlanks, Bass Pro, and a few other rods here and there. After finding Dobyns Rods, I haven't looked back.

steezy reply :

"Company", what kind of question is that?

I don't like any company but I do like some rods.

Its a tough choice and if I had never touched a Steez rod it would be easy, G.Loomis GLX hands down!

However I do love my Steez !!!

PS. ask me again in 2 months when I have a new NFC rod.

St. Croix ? are you serious ? I hear they make a very good rod and they are a very good company but I dont fish with a company, I fish with a rod. I'd like to put a GLX or Steez rod in the hands of every St. Croix fan for a day and then ask them what their favorite "rod" is.

That being said, I've got to try a St. Croix and see what I am missing.

I know there are a few people like Brokeju that have fished lots of different rods and can truly pick a great rod.

It would be interesting to redo this poll and ask what your favorite rod is and what rods you have fished.

Bet I'm gonna get burned at the stake for this post.

roadwarrior reply :

Well, let's put this in perspective...

For jigs and soft plastics, the GLX series is

outstanding. For "moving" lures, I find the

St. Croix Avid series an excellent choice.

Although the blanks may not be quite on

par with the GLX, components, craftsmanship

and warranty are comparable at a much lower

cost.

8-)

steezy reply :

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Well, let's put this in perspective...
For jigs and soft plastics, the GLX series is

outstanding. For "moving" lures, I find the

St. Croix Avid series an excellent choice.

Although the blanks may not be quite on

par with the GLX, components, craftsmanship

and warranty are comparable at a much lower

cost.

8-)

Since you put it that way, I might need to try one.

trevor reply :

Yeah I guess I mistated the question. I meant which company makes your favorite rod.

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"Company", what kind of question is that?
I don't like any company but I do like some rods.

Its a tough choice and if I had never touched a Steez rod it would be easy, G.Loomis GLX hands down!

However I do love my Steez !!!

PS. ask me again in 2 months when I have a new NFC rod.

St. Croix ? are you serious ? I hear they make a very good rod and they are a very good company but I dont fish with a company, I fish with a rod. I'd like to put a GLX or Steez rod in the hands of every St. Croix fan for a day and then ask them what their favorite "rod" is.

That being said, I've got to try a St. Croix and see what I am missing.

I know there are a few people like Brokeju that have fished lots of different rods and can truly pick a great rod.

It would be interesting to redo this poll and ask what your favorite rod is and what rods you have fished.

Bet I'm gonna get burned at the stake for this post.

ChiCityBasser reply :

I love my Cabelas rods and its pretty much all I have fished with a few exceptions. Looking to get myself either a Kistler or a Quantum rod for the upcoming season.

BMoore reply :

Steezy, have you ever fished a legend extreme? Very comparable to a glx imo. They are just a touch tip heavy though.

steezy reply :

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Steezy, have you ever fished a legend extreme? Very comparable to a glx imo. They are just a touch tip heavy though.

Nope, as I said before I never fished one but I might have to see what all the attention is about. It looks like a nice rod, is lightweight, certainly not cheap and everyone says they have a great warranty. I'm not a big fan of their cork split grip style. I like either the Steez air foam or the full loomis cork.

Do they fish any "better" than a Steez or a GLX ?

Whats the difference between a St Croix LegendXtreme and a Legend Elite ?

The LegendXtreme is only $50 more, so what more do I get ?

Skunked in DR reply :

Legend Elite has full cork and Fuji SiC guides

Legend Extreme is a split grip with ReCoil guides.

I believe they are made on the same blanks

DINK WHISPERER reply :

No Powell!?!

The Rooster reply :

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SHIMANO

Also:

Bass Pro Shops

Cabela's

Daiwa

No real problems with Quantum rods though I don't care for their reels

And Shakespeare Ugly Stiks of all types....yes these have their place, it's not for finesse bass fishing, I really don't care for them bass fishing at all, but for catfishing, carp, stripers, whitebass and hybrids, and even salt water species, these are just tough and hold up well.

Outside of these, never used any other brands.

santacruz reply :

Might sound odd now ive fished st.Cr. G loomis but my favs have been abu garcia procastor and abu harold ensley oh and most recent abu colonlen.

Az,bassin reply :

I'll stick with my shimano v rods>>>

okiefisher8 reply :

As of right now its falcon, only because that's all I've really used. Looking to give you a few others a try this season though

looking4structure reply :

Castaway - made here in TEXAS

nubasser reply :

pure fishing:I first began using Berkley Lightnig rods and I then used the Tactix rods and now the Vendetta.I know these are not very high end but they suit my style as well as my wallet.It lets my bait monkey get more tackle and stuff.

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