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What would you buy? 2024


fishing user avatarDaniel Abram reply : 

If you had someone give you $200 and could only buy a fishing rod. what brand would you buy and what length and action?

Edited by Daniel Abram
Sorry see this was a topic already

fishing user avatarjimmyjoe reply : 

   I'd buy  6' St. Croix Triumph casting rod, M/F.   I'd take the rest of the money and buy some good Bourbon.      jj


fishing user avatarjbsoonerfan reply : 

Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH casting


fishing user avatarHammer 4 reply : 

ALX ZOLO Casting Rod 7'1" Med Hvy Deputy.


fishing user avatarGlaucus reply : 

Fenwick Aetos. 6'8" MH/F casting, 6'9" M/F casting, or 6'6" M/F spinning. Just depends, but definitely the Aetos.


fishing user avatarVilas15 reply : 

St Croix Avid spinning 6'8" M/XF. I'll cover the taxes with my own cash.


fishing user avatarumckibben reply : 

'19 Megabass Levante 7'2" pitch perfect


fishing user avatardupert reply : 

I would buy a Kistler Magnesium 2.


fishing user avatarMatt_3479 reply : 

Personally I would take the 200 and add whatever you usually spend on a rod or your max budget and buy a rod you’d otherwise never be able to justify, like a 7’2mh expride would make a good multipurpose rod, or a 843c mbr glx would be excellent as well.

 

if not then I’d look at the zodias 7’2” mh or kistler probsbly


fishing user avatardodgeguy reply : 

Johnny Morris Patriot baitcast rod.7 ft mh .


fishing user avatarCrankin4Bass reply : 

Shimano Zodias 6'10" MH


fishing user avatarnew2BC4bass reply : 
  On 6/25/2019 at 1:27 PM, Hammer 4 said:

ALX ZOLO Casting Rod 7'1" Med Hvy Deputy.

This was my first thought.  Wait for a sale.  Got mine for about $175.


fishing user avatarEWREX reply : 

Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'3 MH/F Ehrler Edition


fishing user avatarjbrew73 reply : 

Edit

Wrong thread


fishing user avatarTizi reply : 
  On 6/25/2019 at 10:43 AM, jbsoonerfan said:

Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH casting

X2


fishing user avatarJLBBass reply : 

can't answer unless you state what technique you need a rod for.


fishing user avatarSkunkd reply : 

Another vote for Shimano Zodias 6'10" MH. As a matter of fact, I like my Zodias / Curado K setup so much I'm getting a 2nd exact same set up soon.


fishing user avatarfishballer06 reply : 

I'd try the new 2019 Levante to see how they are. 

 

But if I wanted to stick with my tried and true, I'd get another Zodias or Avid. 


fishing user avatarLonnieP reply : 

 Daiwa Tatula 7'1 Mh/f 


fishing user avatarBoomstick reply : 
  On 6/25/2019 at 10:43 AM, jbsoonerfan said:

Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH casting

I do like my Tatula rods a lot and might be tempted to save a little money for some lures, but I'd take a good look at this zodias if I was looking for an all-purpose jig rod unless I live in an area with some extremely heavy cover.


fishing user avatarGorris317 reply : 
  On 6/25/2019 at 10:54 PM, EWREX said:

Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'3 MH/F Ehrler Edition

x2

 


fishing user avatarBassKicker42 reply : 
  On 6/26/2019 at 12:02 AM, LonnieP said:

 Daiwa Tatula 7'1 Mh/f 

Yea I would get 2 on sportsman’s outfitters!!


fishing user avatarCrankFate reply : 
  On 6/25/2019 at 3:58 PM, dupert said:

I would buy a Kistler Magnesium 2.

Me 2


fishing user avatarLongJohn87 reply : 
  On 6/26/2019 at 7:37 AM, CrankFate said:

Me 2

2 fury's 


fishing user avatarBassWhole! reply : 

Is this a research question, or just another pointless hypothetical? Either way if you follow the advise you are going to end up with the wrong shoe..., I mean stick.

 

"If you had someone give you $200 and could only buy a pair of sneakers. What brand would you buy and what size and width?"


fishing user avatarMN Fisher reply : 
  On 6/29/2019 at 2:56 AM, BassWhole! said:

"If you had someone give you $200 and could only buy a pair of sneakers. What brand would you buy and what size and width?"

If it HAS to be for sneakers only - I'd tell them to save $170...the one's I'd want only cost $30

 

If it's for shoes in general

Pair of Sneakers.

Pair of steel-toe work boots (mine are getting a little ratty).

Pair of dress ankle boots (gives me two pair).

Pair of good quality sandals.

 

I would never spend $200 just for a pair of sneakers...I don't run, I don't cross-train...so why do I need those specialty sneakers?


fishing user avatarGReb reply : 
  On 6/29/2019 at 3:23 AM, MN Fisher said:

If it HAS to be for sneakers only - I'd tell them to save $170...the one's I'd want only cost $30

 

If it's for shoes in general

Pair of Sneakers.

Pair of steel-toe work boots (mine are getting a little ratty).

Pair of dress ankle boots (gives me two pair).

Pair of good quality sandals.

 

I would never spend $200 just for a pair of sneakers...I don't run, I don't cross-train...so why do I need those specialty sneakers?

Depends on your foot. I have a wider foot with higher arch so most tennis shoes kill me after a few hours. I found the perfect tennis shoe for my foot about a decade ago but they cost about $150. Truthfully I’d spend double if I had to 


fishing user avatarMN Fisher reply : 
  On 6/29/2019 at 3:39 AM, GReb said:

Depends on your foot.

I wear a 10 Wide...but I've found shoes at decent prices that fit me just fine.


fishing user avatarDaniel Abram reply : 
  On 6/29/2019 at 2:56 AM, BassWhole! said:

Is this a research question, or just another pointless hypothetical? Either way if you follow the advise you are going to end up with the wrong shoe..., I mean stick

This is a research question. right now I have Abu Garcia and shannon, and Lews rods. I am wanting to get two great rod brands and have that to be my arsenal. st croix and a few other rods like Millers are out there and are pricey. my wife and I have agreed that I can buy a new rod ever other month till I can get my set ups the way I want them. In all I will be getting about 4-6 rods. And before I start this in Aug I want to get opinion from people who us different rods. I am good with my reels just looking to change my rod set up. I am a disabled vet and had emailed the guy that makes rods for vets and he was backed up. Haven't heard from him in a while.  So that where I stand right now. 


fishing user avatarJediAmoeba reply : 

Man, probably a *** Akylos 7'2" Medium.  I bought a few this winter and they are really nice for the price.


fishing user avatarJrob78 reply : 

Right now I would buy a Kistler KLX FNR 7'2 MH while they're on sale for $199.


fishing user avatarFishTank reply : 

St. Croix Avid for the rod.  

 

As far as the side shoe debate above....  Years ago I managed a shoe store.  Here is my two cents on this.....  So.....  If at all possible don't buy sneakers.  They are designed to fail, all of them regardless of price but some do last longer than others.  If you do buy sneakers, buy two pairs.  They are designed to absorb your feet's sweat and break down.  If you can give a shoe 24-48hrs to let it air out, it will keep it's correct shape and last potentially for years if aren't a avid runner.  My final thought, buy hiking boots, again two pairs.  Personal favorite, ASOLO.  I have had some last 5 years or more and I beat these things up at work, fishing, hiking, and whatever. 


fishing user avatarNYWayfarer reply : 

I would spend less than half of the $200 on a rod and save the rest for something else. 

 

The chain is only as strong as its weakest link. In my case that is rods. I. consider myself a careful guy but in the past few years alone I have broken or damaged rods in doorways, hitting trees, ceilings or the ground. If the rod were more than $100 I would have had a stroke.


fishing user avatarShimano_1 reply : 

I'd buy a shimano slx and an slx reel or some baits or put 100 in my pocket.  I've never seen a need for a 200 rod and if I never buy one I dont know what I'm missing 


fishing user avatarDaniel Abram reply : 

I cant see myself but possibly putting that much in but one one rod. The rest maybe combos or less on a rod and get bait or stuff for the old ranger!!!!!


fishing user avatarHulkster reply : 

i would buy my favorite rod, the E6X MBR903c, a 7'6 MH casting rod, its an awesome all purpose rod, the MBR taper combined with the 7.5 foot length is great. 




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