What would you buy? 2025
Daniel 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 AbramSorry see this was a topic already
jimmyjoe 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
jbsoonerfan reply :
Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH casting
Hammer 4 reply :
ALX ZOLO Casting Rod 7'1" Med Hvy Deputy.
Glaucus 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.
Vilas15 reply :
St Croix Avid spinning 6'8" M/XF. I'll cover the taxes with my own cash.
umckibben reply :
'19 Megabass Levante 7'2" pitch perfect
dupert reply :
I would buy a Kistler Magnesium 2.
Matt_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
dodgeguy reply :
Johnny Morris Patriot baitcast rod.7 ft mh .
Crankin4Bass reply :
Shimano Zodias 6'10" MH
new2BC4bass 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.
EWREX reply :
Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'3 MH/F Ehrler Edition
jbrew73 reply :
Edit
Wrong thread
Tizi reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 10:43 AM, jbsoonerfan said:Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH casting
X2
JLBBass reply :
can't answer unless you state what technique you need a rod for.
Skunkd 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.
fishballer06 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.
LonnieP reply :
Daiwa Tatula 7'1 Mh/f
Boomstick 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.
Gorris317 reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 10:54 PM, EWREX said:Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'3 MH/F Ehrler Edition
x2
BassKicker42 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!!
CrankFate reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 3:58 PM, dupert said:I would buy a Kistler Magnesium 2.
Me 2
LongJohn87 reply :
On 6/26/2019 at 7:37 AM, CrankFate said:Me 2
2 fury's
BassWhole! 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?"
MN 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?
GReb 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
MN 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.
Daniel 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.
JediAmoeba reply :
Man, probably a *** Akylos 7'2" Medium. I bought a few this winter and they are really nice for the price.
Jrob78 reply :
Right now I would buy a Kistler KLX FNR 7'2 MH while they're on sale for $199.
FishTank 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.
NYWayfarer 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.
Shimano_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
Daniel 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!!!!!
Hulkster 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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