What Is The Best $100 Rod? 2024
fishinphilly reply :
best $100 rod?
thehooligan reply :
This gets asked alot, the general consensus is the *** is the best.
Poolshark reply :
My personal favs are the omens, bps extremes, and carbonlites (sale). I use them all and am just as happy with them as some of my more expensive setups.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Best $100 rod is a like new ( used ) $200 dollar one.. Or, models being closed out, steep discounts can be found then. I think the *** blank may be the best, but not the build quality or handle design. Consider customer service in your decision as well.
Kevin22 reply :
Didnt like the grip of the ***, but it is a nice rod!! I prefer the veritas. I know they break alot, but they really feel good to me.
Im eager to try a duckett ghost, I think that could take #1 for me.
Smokinal reply :
sprint61 reply :
Veritas 2.0!
sprint61 reply :
Veritas 2.0!
SenkoGuru reply :
I would say the best $100 rod is the Duckett Ghost. They are very nice for the price.
Inoah88 reply :
St Croix Mojo Bass rods $120
Powell Inferno rods $130
Sherlock 60 reply :
On 3/23/2015 at 12:46 AM, Kevin22 said:Didnt like the grip of the ***, but it is a nice rod!! I prefer the veritas. I know they break alot, but they really feel good to me.
Veritas breakage is a myth based on problems when they first came out.
DogBone_384 reply :
*** or Veritas - you choose. Both are light and sensitive. I'd say the Veritas load better. I've never dealth with ***'s customer service and Abu's once, when I snapped a Veritas in my truck's tailgate, for which they were great to deal with.
Kevin22 reply :
On 3/23/2015 at 5:05 AM, Sherlock 60 said:Veritas breakage is a myth based on problems when they first came out.
I'm sure you are right. Just a myth that this one broke on the hookset last Wednesday.
Kevin22 reply :
I should say the breakage issues should NOT keep you from buying a veritas, the customer service is top notch. Just send an email with pictures of the break, the whole rod, and your receipt. If its under 30 days old they will send you a new one no questions asked, if it is older than 30 days then they charge $9.95 (payable by CC or check) and they will send you a new one no questions asked. My replacement for the one that broke on Weds is on its way as I type this.
I should also note that it took them 15 minutes to reply with a case # and a phone number to call. After calling it took less than 5 minutes to pay the $10 fee and have my replacement rod's "order" sent to shipping dept.
Penguino reply :
The veritas gen1 had huge problems with breaking. That's why Abu came out with Gen 2. Gen 2 is supposed to be much better in terms of breaking.
Kevin22 reply :
And then came out with 2.0 because of the breakage issues with the Generation 2. I have a few gen 2, hoping they send me a 2.0 so I can try that out and compare.
C_Stout reply :
I have to say go with the Vertias.The only Veritas I have had break where of my own doing.
DocNsanE reply :
Pretty sure you can find the tatula around $100 if look hard enough, another one to consider. I don't think you can really go wrong with any of the recommendations in this thread, just grab your reel, go to the store, put it on some rods and find the one that feels best to you.
fishinphilly reply :
anyone ever use the falcon Bucoo casting rods? i have a spinning one that i love and its really sensitive but i never even picked up a casting one before
Big C reply :
Carrot Stix. Best rods ever, probably they most underrated too. I'll never buy a different brand. Super light and sensitive rods. I have three and could not be happier. If orange isn't your color get a green one.
Penguino reply :
On 3/23/2015 at 9:04 AM, Big C said:Carrot Stix. Best rods ever, probably they most underrated too. I'll never buy a different brand. Super light and sensitive rods. I have three and could not be happier. If orange isn't your color get a green one.
Don't Carrot Stix break a lot. I have heard that Carrot Stix are sensitive, but break really easily. I also know for certain that the warranty program is complete bs.
kikstand454 reply :
You can ask 100 different people about any rod and someones going to say they break.
Abu makes good stuff. They have a rep for having good CS.
Almost all the manufactures have a GREAT rod in the $100 range. ..... take the reel you want to use and put it on as many rods as you can and try them out. If that's not possible, then just pick a brand YOU trust and get that comapanies $100 rod.
JaxBasser reply :
I think the Phenix Maxim is a nice rod in that price point. I love mine. Really nice components and solid build quality. I've owned a Veritas, ***, and the Phenix. Just pick one, hard to go wrong.
Bassaholic84 reply :
X2On 3/23/2015 at 12:29 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Best $100 rod is a like new ( used ) $200 dollar.
OneShotOneKill reply :
On 3/23/2015 at 12:29 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Best $100 rod is a like new ( used ) $200 dollar one.. Or, models being closed out, steep discounts can be found then. I think the *** blank may be the best, but not the build quality or handle design. Consider customer service in your decision as well.
This^^
You can find $200 rods for $100-120 all the time if you want to put in the effort to find them and have patience. I got my Gen 1 cumara for $100 when the new models came out, Got a Powell Endurance series for around $140 when they're normally closer to $200. Just got a new Okuma swim bait rod on amazon a couple days ago for $95 when they're normally $140.
I saw a brand new GLoomis GL2 sell for $107 on ebay when they are normally 200+ (was kinda ticked when i missed that one)
I have never paid full price for a rod and I don't buy used ones either. you just have to keep an eye on Ebay & Amazon, also the sale sections of sites like Tackle Warehouse, Tackle Direct...etc. you can find some killer deals.
Kevin22 reply :
Also watch FFO tackle for pure fishing rods (abu). Last I saw they had some great deals at about 50-60% MSRP. Veritas 6'6M casting for $52 is one.
Kevin22 reply :
Heck of a price on this one as well. Be a great spinnerbait rod!
https://www.ffo-tackle.com/detail.cfm?PassProdId=7137
Big C reply :
On 3/23/2015 at 9:12 AM, Penguino said:Don't Carrot Stix break a lot. I have heard that Carrot Stix are sensitive, but break really easily. I also know for certain that the warranty program is complete bs.
The warranty progam was so messed up because they switched companies, and there was confusion about the new company honoring the old company's warranties. And about them breaking, I've heard that too (all the time) but, if you look you can find people breaking every other brand of rods (except Ugly Sticks). They really are great rods for a good price. Take it from somebody who has used one for over 4 years with no problems, I couldn't be happier. And they are super sensitive and light. Ducketts seem heavy compared to a Carrot Stick.
Bassfink86 reply :
On 3/24/2015 at 1:03 AM, OneShotOneKill said:This^^
You can find $200 rods for $100-120 all the time if you want to put in the effort to find them and have patience. I got my Gen 1 cumara for $100 when the new models came out, Got a Powell Endurance series for around $140 when they're normally closer to $200. Just got a new Okuma swim bait rod on amazon a couple days ago for $95 when they're normally $140.
I saw a brand new GLoomis GL2 sell for $107 on ebay when they are normally 200+ (was kinda ticked when i missed that one)
I have never paid full price for a rod and I don't buy used ones either. you just have to keep an eye on Ebay & Amazon, also the sale sections of sites like Tackle Warehouse, Tackle Direct...etc. you can find some killer deals.
^^^^I've gotten some great deals off fleabay, got two Duckett rods one micro magic and one macro, both for under $100 and that includes shipping!
zeth reply :
Bass Pro Extreme unless you can get a more expensive rod on sale.
I have some 15 year old Bass Pro Shops Extreme rods that are still good but that's probably because they haven't been used for 12 years. I liked them way back when.
Or you could check out the Phenix Maxim rods.
I use all Phenix M1 rods now so don't know much about the Maxim but have heard good things.
You can also usually find Quantum Smoke rods for sale @ $99. Super light weight and feel good if you like micro guides.
CWB reply :
Veritas 2.0. Abu Cust Service is the best. Bought a rod online and one guide looked like it was slightly off. I sent in a couple pix and 4 days later had a new rod at my door.
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