Good Bait Casting Rods Under 100$??? 2024
fsuboy99 reply :
I was wondering what is the best bait casting rod under 100$ any brand and size just wondering what peoples favorites are if they own one under 100$
mtaag3 reply :
I bought a BPS Carbonlite and it's a great rod. I'm new to fishing so don't have much to compare it to but as a newbie I don't think you could ask for more for that price point.
kylek reply :
My vote is for the Veritas by Abu Garcia.
If you do a search on here this topic comes up quite often and can give you a ton of info.
lmbfisherman reply :
Here it is, if you do a search of the forums you could find numerous topics, but here is a summary of what people will say.
Veritas, *** Black, Compre, BPS Carbonelite, Cabelas Prodigy, Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth, Powell Diesel and St. Croix Mojo. Since you didn't specify what techniques you want to do with it, I'd say get an all purpose rod 7 MH will do the trick from all of these brands. It is all your preference in the end.
joejoe352 reply :
I have owned the St Croix vertias, and many others and the best thing even close to that price range is the *** black ***, it is am awesome rod, balances great and It's so crisp, the sensitivity compares to a rod with an imx blank!!! But it's only 100 $$!
motodmast reply :
Pick up a *** *** black 7'1 medium heavy and you can basically fish any technique you want with it. One excellent rod for the money
OkeechobeeAngler reply :
St. Croix Mojo.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 11:17 PM, joejoe352 said:I have owned the St Croix vertias, and many others and the best thing even close to that price range is the *** black ***, it is am awesome rod, balances great and It's so crisp, the sensitivity compares to a rod with an imx blank!!! But it's only 100 $$!
That is a bold statement. You have personal experience I'm assuming?
joejoe352 reply :
Yes notice as said compares it is not completely as sensitive but very close, for 100 there is no rod on that price range that comes close. I wish I had found them before I bought my other rods, if I had the money I would replace all my rods with them
backcast88 reply :
*** ***, and Abu Veritas will be common answers. I have never handled a *** rod so I can't help there. I had a Veritas and didn't care for it. It was way stiffer then I wanted and I didn't care for the rod being white (the rod color is largely personal opinion but I didn't care for).
I do have a Carbonlite (1 spinning, 1 casting, 1 Carbon black-same blank just with a cork grip) and my dad also has a Carbonlite (spinning). All of them have been flawless. They are very light and sensitive and I feel they are correctly labeled in terms of their power. I had the regular guide basting Carbonlite and traded it for a Carbonlite Micro with a co-worker who bought the micro by accident and wanted the regular guides. I like the micro's but the regular guides were fine.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 4/11/2013 at 12:51 AM, joejoe352 said:Yes notice as said compares it is not completely as sensitive but very close, for 100 there is no rod on that price range that comes close. I wish I had found them before I bought my other rods, if I had the money I would replace all my rods with them
That is still pretty bold, I guess I should take a look at them. So far I haven't found anyone who carries them locally up here. So if the *** Black is that good, I wonder how good the *** line would be. Thanks for the input, but I guess sensitivity is also subjective, but still if your statement is close then it would definitely be something everyone should buy. Anyone else have this experience?
joejoe352 reply :
There is a topic going around about these rods somewhere with around 100 replies and no negative comments, it really is an awesome rod for the price, you can't go wrong with it
ww2farmer reply :
I am a big fan of St Croix, but I think the next rod I buy is going to be a Shimano. I fished all day yesterday for crappies with my new Convergence 6' UL spinning rod, and was super impressed with it for only $60. I now want to get a Shimano bass rod to see how I like them. St Croix had great products, and great customer service, but that lifetime over the counter warranty on the Shimano rods seems tailor made to a bumbling, gear wrecking idiot like me.
wnybassman reply :
On 4/11/2013 at 2:57 AM, ww2farmer said:I am a big fan of St Croix, but I think the next rod I buy is going to be a Shimano. I fished all day yesterday for crappies with my new Convergence 6' UL spinning rod, and was super impressed with it for only $60. I now want to get a Shimano bass rod to see how I like them. St Croix had great products, and great customer service, but that lifetime over the counter warranty on the Shimano rods seems tailor made to a bumbling, gear wrecking idiot like me.
Be sure to let me know when the St. Croix sell off begins.
ww2farmer reply :
On 4/11/2013 at 3:11 AM, wnybassman said:Be sure to let me know when the St. Croix sell off begins.
There will be none. I am not getting rid of any of them. Just going to dabble with the Shimano's......you know, like I do every year after I say "that's enough, I am not buying any more rods"
TNBassin' reply :
Veritas and *** Black get my vote.
MrSwimJig reply :
*** *** Black. I have a casting and a spinning rod and they are great rods. Very well built and look extremely nice as well. They are also light and balance very well. The sensitivity and feel are amazing.
gr8outdoorz reply :
On 4/11/2013 at 3:25 AM, ww2farmer said:There will be none. I am not getting rid of any of them. Just going to dabble with the Shimano's......you know, like I do every year after I say "that's enough, I am not buying any more rods"
I wish I had a dollar for every time I've said those exact words!!!
Arv reply :
My vote goes for the Compre, but I haven't touched an *** which is obviously quickly gaining a lot of clout
200racing reply :
my dad and i have h2o express ethos 7'mh(his) and skeete reese 7'3''(mine) big worm/football jig rod. i really like both, but the ethos fills like a blue carrot stix super light, i got my SR during the spring classic with rod trade in and rebate offer i got it for $45 off. but if buying at full retail ethos all the way. and you just take it back to the store and get a new one if it breaks.
JellyMan reply :
I think that $100 range is the sweet spot for great quality rods. Veritas, Mojo Bass, Carbon-Lite, ect.
Cant go wrong with that $100 range. I have made my entire arsenal Mojo Bass rods and I love em.
B@ssCrzy reply :
I hear a lot of great things for the *** *** rods and may be the next rod I buy, but if you want to save $30-$40 to invest in a new reel or more gear I don't think you will be disappointed with the Powell Diesel. It is a great rod for the money.
mjseverson24 reply :
I love the Skeet Reese rods, the s-glass cranking rods are great, the flippin stick is awesome, it is more parabolic than most which is nice when setting the hook hard. The entire line up is nice they have tons of different rods for almost any application. st. croix rods are very nice too the mojo series is a good value, the veritas line up is also pretty impressive. But I still like the W&M skeet rods the best.
Mitch
5fishlimit reply :
I picked up a BPS Bionic Blade on sale to use with my Lew's speed spool. It was about $70. Not a bad rod at all.
Otherwise, like everyone else has stated the Veritas and 13 Fish *** are solid choices.
MarkH024 reply :
Powell Diesels on wide open for $50 a crack. Go go go
dam0007 reply :
Put 200+ casts on my new Shimano Clarus last night, love it! I think I paid $80 for it. Have it paired with a Chronarch.
sarcazmo reply :
*** is my fave rod in this pricepoint followed closely by the carbonlites.
ww2farmer reply :
Ahhhhh.......spring is here, people are finally getting out fishing. This might be the most civil $100 rod thread in the history of BR. None of...........this rod sucks, these rods all burst into flames on me, your an idiot and your wife is ugly if you don't buy "this" rod, etc...... heck even RW hasn't said anything offensive in a few days. LOL
OkeechobeeAngler reply :
On 4/12/2013 at 10:56 AM, ww2farmer said:Ahhhhh.......spring is here, people are finally getting out fishing. This might be the most civil $100 rod thread in the history of BR. None of...........this rod sucks, these rods all burst into flames on me, your an idiot and your wife is ugly if you don't buy "this" rod, etc...... heck even RW hasn't said anything offensive in a few days. LOL
And thats amazing
iceintheveins reply :
The veritas and quantum alliances are very good, as well as the BPS extremes and bionic blades. The best value were the old tourney specials for $50. They aren't as good as the veritas or alliance but they were good. Now they changed them and the ratings are lower.
SissySticks reply :
I have one of the Academy H20 Elite rods (the blue blank with the EVA grip) and for $79 ($59 if you wait for one of their rod riots), it boasts fuji micro guides, a fuji skeleton reel seat, and I've fount the 6'10" MHF to be a pretty sensitive, lightweight, functional all around baitcaster paired with a good fluoro. It's my main heavy t-rig rod, and that means a lot if you're me.
deputybc reply :
I have had alot of rods trying to look for the lighest best feeling rods that i can. I now own 3 abu garcia veritas, 1 lamiglass excel, and halo twillite and i love them all dearly for there own presentations. I am going to have to say I like the veritas better than the rest. They seem to have the most feel and are light and very durable. I also like the bps carbon lights but this just my opinion and hope it helps.
A-Rob reply :
I've actually been happy with Daiwa Procyon rods....they are like 40-50 dollars and I put fish in the boat with them.
They feel OK, a bit tip heavy but for the price you gotta give on something.
They are work-horses for me.
TNBassin' reply :
You guys are missing out if you don't give the *** rods a try. Man they are sweet.
EvanT123 reply :
On 4/14/2013 at 5:18 AM, A-Rob said:I've actually been happy with Daiwa Procyon rods....they are like 40-50 dollars and I put fish in the boat with them.
They feel OK, a bit tip heavy but for the price you gotta give on something.
They are work-horses for me.
X2 actually really like that rod.
trailer reply :
I have not read all the replies but Abu Garcia Veritas.
nocluefisher reply :
I paid $99 for a new cumara recently from TW. Havent had the chance to use it yet, but if It fishes ad well as the reviews are I would say that is a pretty good rod for under $100.
rcr1959 reply :
IMO: Shimano Sellus for under $75, Move up to Falcon Bucoo for $99 -$110 range. There are many choices in the $100 price range.
BassinB reply :
if you want to save a few bucks the Abu Vendetta is a very solid choice too. Not super finesse type rods, but as far as being a good workhorse rod I like them. Used to fish veritas' but I had quite a few issues with quality control and I broke 2 of them. Haven't had any of these issues with the vendetta.
motodmast reply :
there are a bunch of good rods around the$100 mark. veritas, *** black, carbonlite. all these rods are good, my favorite is the ***. but ill bet you be happy with any of them. also the powell diesel's are REAL good rods for the money
Diggy reply :
I have many of the rods named, but the bucoo and mojo need to be added, dont think I saw them brought up, if so my mistake. I dont own either.
---=Martin=--- reply :
don't know about their casting rods, but i have 3 hurricane spinning rods and they're great, for about $90, oh and my local Sports Authority on Powerline Rd and Hilsborough Blvd has ALL fishing gear 25% off!
Shimano Compre is $99 and I love mine too
Stephen D. reply :
I just got a Powell Diesel in the mail yesterday. Hope to try it out this weekend
jwhowells reply :
I currently use all Mojo's and love them but I really want to try a Powell Diesel and a *** rod out. Maybe one of them will be my next rod.
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