new spinning rod, what would you buy ? 2024
bronzeback01 reply :
i have $250.00 to buy a new spinning rod i want 6'6"- 7' med action i fish sm & lg mouth bass and i use everything from spinnerbaits to senkos crankbaits and jigs so i am looking for an all around rod.
what would you buy?
guest reply :
Fenwick Techna AV 7 ft med
joshmb1999 reply :
if you are really wanting to get a rod in that price range my vote would be for st. croix legend tournament.
Ryan_Johnson reply :
QuoteFenwick Techna AV 7 ft med
This rookie beat me to it.
bronzeback01 reply :
Well i wanted the legent tornament but there really isn't one thats all purpose they are all technique specific.
roadwarrior reply :
G.Loomis IMX SJR843S
http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760502&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032507&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1207140867372
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huskertko reply :
QuoteG.Loomis IMX SJR843Shttp://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760502&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032507&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1207140867372
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X2
I have never fished a Loomis spinning rod, but if they are even half as good as the IMX baitcaster, you can't go wrong.
GitRDoneIke23 reply :
I'd get a American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumFreshwaterModels/tabid/77/Default.aspx
Bass Pro has some on their site for $200. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
I just bought a baitcasing model about 4-5 months ago and I LOVE IT!!! Top notch if you ask me!! You WILL NOT be disapointed with this rod!!
If you want to pay $270.........You can get THE BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!!! The American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumUltra/tabid/137/Default.aspx
Bass Pro has it for $270. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
If I had the $$$$ I'd buy this one in a heart beat!!! No other rod compares to the H3 Titanium Ultra!!
Tight Lines 
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guest reply :
THE BEST ROD ON THE MARKET????/ NOT NEARLY, good rod but certainly not the best
Grey Wolf reply :
Round one just began.
Jig Man reply :
Quotei have $250.00 to buy a new spinning rod i want 6'6"- 7' med action i fish sm & lg mouth bass and i use everything from spinnerbaits to senkos crankbaits and jigs so i am looking for an all around rod.what would you buy?
I think with your baits listed you would be better served to go for a MH instead of M. I have some M St. Croix and Gloomis IMX spinning rods and I wouldn't use any of them with a spinnerbait. I only use plastics and jigs up to 1/4 oz on those rods anything else seems too heavy.
The rod RW recommended is a MH and will do most of what you want. I had one and it was a bit too heavy for my purposes so I traded it off.
Hot n Tot reply :
Quotei have $250.00 to buy a new spinning rod i want 6'6"- 7' med action i fish sm & lg mouth bass and i use everything from spinnerbaits to senkos crankbaits and jigs so i am looking for an all around rod.what would you buy?
For those techniques you would be better served with baitcasting gear. Personally, I limit my spinning to light lines and finesse techiques. But, if you want to use heavier spinning gear, It would be hard to argue with the SJ843 that Roadwarrior suggested.
bronzeback01 reply :
yeah i already have an sjr 843 but i'm not crazy about the handle , i like the bronzback handle or some kind of split grip handle.
RiskKid. reply :
Consider the new Shimano Cumara at $220. I just got a deal on a MH 7'2". It is a very sweet rod. The Med is rather light so I opted for the MH which I feel would serve your purposes well.
guest reply :
QuoteI'd get a American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumFreshwaterModels/tabid/77/Default.aspxBass Pro has some on their site for $200. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
I just bought a baitcasing model about 4-5 months ago and I LOVE IT!!! Top notch if you ask me!! You WILL NOT be disapointed with this rod!!
How do you like using this rod, how long have you had one? To what other rods you have used are you comparing it to?
If you want to pay $270.........You can get THE BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!!! The American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumUltra/tabid/137/Default.aspx
Bass Pro has it for $270. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
If I had the $$$$ I'd buy this one in a heart beat!!! No other rod compares to the H3 Titanium Ultra!!
Tight Lines
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How do you like using this rod, how long have you had one? To what other rods you have used are you comparing it to?
justfishin reply :
www.gatorrods.com6-6 med
guest reply :
Quotewww.gatorrods.com6-6 med
Wow nice looking rods. Hey What is a POPPING ROD?I have never heard that before
Pencil Pusher reply :
Popping Rod = Designed for inshore saltwater fishing live bait (shrimp,etc.) or plastic imitation under a popping cork.
Chad. reply :
QuoteI'd get a American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumFreshwaterModels/tabid/77/Default.aspxBass Pro has some on their site for $200. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
I just bought a baitcasing model about 4-5 months ago and I LOVE IT!!! Top notch if you ask me!! You WILL NOT be disapointed with this rod!!
If you want to pay $270.........You can get THE BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!!! The American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumUltra/tabid/137/Default.aspx
Bass Pro has it for $270. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
If I had the $$$$ I'd buy this one in a heart beat!!! No other rod compares to the H3 Titanium Ultra!!
Tight Lines
Ok buddy so you left out hmm the glx, imx, steez, megabass, evergreen, daiko, gancraft, st croix, sage, Powell, doybyns and tons of other manufactures
fish-fighting-illini reply :
QuoteQuoteI'd get a American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumFreshwaterModels/tabid/77/Default.aspxBass Pro has some on their site for $200. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
I just bought a baitcasing model about 4-5 months ago and I LOVE IT!!! Top notch if you ask me!! You WILL NOT be disapointed with this rod!!
If you want to pay $270.........You can get THE BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!!! The American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra. www.americanrodsmiths.com/Products/H3Titanium/H3TitaniumUltra/tabid/137/Default.aspx
Bass Pro has it for $270. Just search for "H3 Titanium"
If I had the $$$$ I'd buy this one in a heart beat!!! No other rod compares to the H3 Titanium Ultra!!
Tight Lines
Ok buddy so you left out hmm the glx, imx, steez, megabass, evergreen, daiko, gancraft, st croix, sage, Powell, doybyns and tons of other manufactures
rounds 3 & 4 complete
Round 5 coming up
guest reply :
QuotePopping Rod = Designed for inshore saltwater fishing live bait (shrimp,etc.) or plastic imitation under a popping cork.
Thank You
GitRDoneIke23 reply :
To all doubters of the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra...
I have talked to several guides (all not endorsed, sponsored, or in any way affiliated with American Rodsmiths.) Most have said they SWEAR by it. Two of them used to be die-hard G-Loomis men and a third was exclusivly St. Croix.
Most of them said the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra was the best rod they've ever seen. I've fished a baitcasting model, and it's a DREAM!! I own one of the H3 Titaniums, and it's the best I've ever handled. ( I've fished with everything form G-Loomis, St. Croix, Custom, Shimano,you name it!)
American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra= BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!!
JMHO.
Tight Lines 8-)
shimanogloomis man reply :
Thats the rod u want
QuoteG.Loomis IMX SJR843Shttp://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760502&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032507&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1207140867372
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roadwarrior reply :
QuoteTo all doubters of the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra...I have talked to several guides (all not endorsed, sponsored, or in any way affiliated with American Rodsmiths.) Most have said they SWEAR by it. Two of them used to be die-hard G-Loomis men and a third was exclusivly St. Croix.
Most of them said the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra was the best rod they've ever seen. I've fished a baitcasting model, and it's a DREAM!! I own one of the H3 Titaniums, and it's the best I've ever handled. ( I've fished with everything form G-Loomis, St. Croix, Custom, Shimano,you name it!)
American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra= BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!
Dude!
This is your third endorsement. You are 16 years old. Give it a rest.
You might not have given them all a try.
Chad. reply :
Amen, and until now i have never heard anyone talk about that rod, I wonder why?
guest reply :
QuoteQuoteTo all doubters of the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra...I have talked to several guides (all not endorsed, sponsored, or in any way affiliated with American Rodsmiths.) Most have said they SWEAR by it. Two of them used to be die-hard G-Loomis men and a third was exclusivly St. Croix.
Most of them said the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra was the best rod they've ever seen. I've fished a baitcasting model, and it's a DREAM!! I own one of the H3 Titaniums, and it's the best I've ever handled. ( I've fished with everything form G-Loomis, St. Croix, Custom, Shimano,you name it!)
American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra= BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!
Dude!
This is your third endorsement. You are 16 years old. Give it a rest.
You might not have given them all a try.
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bronzeback01 reply :
bps has the johnny morris elite 6'6" med spinning rod on sale for 109.00 for the 07 model,
i think i'll grab one of those and buy a new reel with the leftover money.
GitRDoneIke23 reply :
QuoteQuoteTo all doubters of the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra...I have talked to several guides (all not endorsed, sponsored, or in any way affiliated with American Rodsmiths.) Most have said they SWEAR by it. Two of them used to be die-hard G-Loomis men and a third was exclusivly St. Croix.
Most of them said the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra was the best rod they've ever seen. I've fished a baitcasting model, and it's a DREAM!! I own one of the H3 Titaniums, and it's the best I've ever handled. ( I've fished with everything form G-Loomis, St. Croix, Custom, Shimano,you name it!)
American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra= BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!
Dude!
You might nothave given them all a try.
Maybe not me but the guides I've talked to have :
remember...............It's all JMHO. (Just My Humble/Honest Opinion)
Muddy swears by Fenwick...............He also recomends them.
Others swear by G-Loomis...............They reccomend them.
Others (make that a LOT of others) swear by Carrot Stix......They reccomend them.
I swear by American Rodsmiths.............I reccomend them.
simple as that.
Tight Lines 8-)
guest reply :
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO UNDERSTAND, BECAUSE OF YOUR AGE YOUNG MAN, YOU JUST ARENOT GETTING IT. I HAVE BEEN USING FENWICK RODS LONGER THAN YOU ARE ALIVE. I NEVER TALK ABOUT ANYTHIING I HAVE NOT USED, IT IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE NOT ON OPINION.JUST 4 DAYS AGO YOU ANSWERED A PM I SENT YOU TO BUY A FENWICK YOU HAD FOR SALE AND YOU WERE STATING YOU HAD TO GET YOUR PRICE BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO BUY YOUR FIRST AMERICIAN RODSMITHS RODS, SO THE MOST YOU COULD POSSIBLY HAVE IS 4 DAYS USE.
The_Natural reply :
Come on' yall...the H3 Titanium is the blowjob of rods! Sure Gary Loomis was scratchin' his arse with denser graphite than the H3 portraits, but better late than never! The GLX has nothin' on these sensitivity whores! Bass are powerless and instantly succumb to American Rodsmith's superiority in hopes of being released.
guest reply :
It's time to break out the
Jimzee reply :
Looks like we have another self proclaimed fishing expert on the board. It's good that you support the products you believe in. At least use them first and quit relying on hear-say from others before forming an opinion. That's all the guys are trying to say.
BTW, Muddy, is there any of that popcorn left?
guest reply :
Here ya go>>>>>>>>>
Pond Hopper reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteTo all doubters of the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra...I have talked to several guides (all not endorsed, sponsored, or in any way affiliated with American Rodsmiths.) Most have said they SWEAR by it. Two of them used to be die-hard G-Loomis men and a third was exclusivly St. Croix.
Most of them said the American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra was the best rod they've ever seen. I've fished a baitcasting model, and it's a DREAM!! I own one of the H3 Titaniums, and it's the best I've ever handled. ( I've fished with everything form G-Loomis, St. Croix, Custom, Shimano,you name it!)
American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra= BEST ROD ON THE MARKET!
Dude!
You might nothave given them all a try.
Maybe not me but the guides I've talked to have :
remember...............It's all JMHO. (Just My Humble/Honest Opinion)
Muddy swears by Fenwick...............He also recomends them.
Others swear by G-Loomis...............They reccomend them.
Others (make that a LOT of others) swear by Carrot Stix......They reccomend them.
I swear by American Rodsmiths.............I reccomend them.
simple as that.
Tight Lines
One kid swears by an unproven rod... I guess that makes it the best : There use to be an acronym but either way I hope those guides do well because if they handed me a rod I had not heard of I would get off the boat and fish from shore
Pencil Pusher reply :
QuoteAmen, and until now i have never heard anyone talk about that rod, I wonder why?
Probably because your 13 years old and in Canada.
GitRDoneIke23 reply :
QuoteI HAVE BEEN TRYING TO UNDERSTAND, BECAUSE OF YOUR AGE YOUNG MAN, YOU JUST ARENOT GETTING IT. I HAVE BEEN USING FENWICK RODS LONGER THAN YOU ARE ALIVE. I NEVER TALK ABOUT ANYTHIING I HAVE NOT USED, IT IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE NOT ON OPINION.JUST 4 DAYS AGO YOU ANSWERED A PM I SENT YOU TO BUY A FENWICK YOU HAD FOR SALE AND YOU WERE STATING YOU HAD TO GET YOUR PRICE BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO BUY YOUR FIRST AMERICIAN RODSMITHS RODS, SO THE MOST YOU COULD POSSIBLY HAVE IS 4 DAYS USE.
Actually In that PM I said I was getting a new Curado, and I'd need a NEW rod for it. I've been using American Rodsmiths for the past decade! The H3 that I own now I've had for 6 months.
Out of all the rods I've owned or fished with (like I said before I've fished with most brands, granted I haven't held a $500 Loomis but..........) The H3 Titanium Ultra is my favorite! The H3 Titanium I have right now, is my favorite out of ALL the rods I've ever owned.
Like I said It's just my opinion. I'm not saying my opinion is "Gospel Truth"
Ya'll are knocking me for reccomending my favorite rod, like it's the best, which I think it's the best! If you like a rod are you going to say......."Ya, it's an ok rod, you'll like it." Or are you gonna say............"It's the best rod I've used, I'd highly reccomed it!"
If ya like something a LOT you're gonna say so!
If soemone asks you..............."do you like to fish?" What are you gonna say? You ain't gonna say..................."ya I fish every now and then." I think you'd say....."fishing is my passion!" or something like that. Ya see where I'm going.................????
Tight Lines 8-)
Hooked_On_Bass reply :
GitRDoneIke23:
QuoteI've been using American Rodsmiths for the fast decade! The H3 that I own now I've had for 6 months.Tight Lines
:-?.
GitRDoneIke23 reply :
QuoteGitRDoneIke23:
QuoteI've been using American Rodsmiths for the fast decade! The H3 that I own now I've had for 6 months.Tight Lines
:-?.
Typo............xxxFASTxxxx PAST notice the edit^^^^
guest reply :
It aint worth the key strokes geezzz>>>>>>>>>>>>
tyrius. reply :
QuoteI've been using American Rodsmiths for the past decade!
Since you were 6?!?! You're dad must have a heck of a lot of good fishing tackle if you were using a rod like that at 6 years old. I must've been deprived when I was a kid, I only got to use a Zebco with a worm and a bobber!
roadwarrior reply :
QuotePopping Rod = Designed for inshore saltwater fishing live bait (shrimp,etc.) or plastic imitation under a popping cork.
I have a G.Loomis PR844S which might be my favorite piece of equipment, but it is not an all-around rod. The tip is too soft for many applications. For the most part, this is my smallmouth rod and used primarily for fishing live shiners on a split shot rig.
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Pencil Pusher reply :
QuoteQuotePopping Rod = Designed for inshore saltwater fishing live bait (shrimp,etc.) or plastic imitation under a popping cork.I have a G.Loomis PR844S which might be my favorite piece of equipment, but it is not an all-around rod. The tip is too soft for many applications. For the most part, this is my smallmouth rod and used primarily for fishing live shiners on a split shot rig.
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From the Loomis catalog: "Our popping rods were originally designed for casting live bait (mainly shrimp), under a popping cork ..., but freshwater anglers have found umpteen uses for them as well".
I have been thinking about getting a casting version of this rod for inshore trout and redfish.
GitRDoneIke23 reply :
QuoteQuoteI've been using American Rodsmiths for the past decade!Since you were 6?!?! You're dad must have a heck of a lot of good fishing tackle if you were using a rod like that at 6 years old. I must've been deprived when I was a kid, I only got to use a Zebco with a worm and a bobber!
You're right. My primary rig was a Rat L Trap with a Zebco 33. However, I always remember always hoping to use the "big rod" Which my dad would soemthimes let me use. When I was seven we found one for $25 at a garage sale. it was a 6'6' worm rod. That was my first "real" rod. I LOVED IT!!
Sorry, I lied I've only been using AR for the past 9 years and 7 mothns. not a full decade.
Hey, we're getting off topic. PM me if you really have that much to say about it.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteQuoteQuotePopping Rod = Designed for inshore saltwater fishing live bait (shrimp,etc.) or plastic imitation under a popping cork.I have a G.Loomis PR844S which might be my favorite piece of
equipment, but it is not an all-around rod. The tip is too soft for
many applications. For the most part, this is my smallmouth rod
and used primarily for fishing live shiners on a split shot rig.
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From the Loomis catalog: "Our popping rods were originally designed for casting live bait (mainly shrimp), under a popping cork ..., but freshwater anglers have found umpteen uses for them as well".
I have been thinking about getting a casting version of this rod for inshore trout and redfish.
The rod can be used for any "moving" lure, fishing the GYCB Kreature
like a spinnerbait for example. The tip is too soft for typical soft plastic
and jig presentations. However, once the tip is loaded, this is a very
powerful rod! The smallmouth in my avatar were boated using the
PR844S.
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Hooked_On_Bass reply :
QuoteQuoteGitRDoneIke23:
QuoteI've been using American Rodsmiths for the fast decade! The H3 that I own now I've had for 6 months.Tight Lines
:-?.
Typo............xxxFASTxxxx PAST notice the edit^^^^
Actually, I did this ( :-?) in reference to you using American Rodsmiths rods since you were six, not because of the spelling error. Anyway, we should get back on topic now ;D.
guest reply :
Every time I view this thread a fly keeps trying to land on my monitor
SINDBasser reply :
Not to hi-jack the thread but back to the original post
I am certainly not an expert but you really are talking about different techniques. For a jig or worm rod most prefer a fast action ultra sensitive model i.e. IMX, GLX, Steez, and so forth, on the other hand for crankbaits I prefer a slower action with a softer tip.
$250 is a lot of money to spend on a rod that you might not be very happy with and, although it will buy you a quality rod, you might prefer to spend about half of that on a very good rod and save the rest for another outfit.
JMHO
Chad. reply :
QuoteQuoteAmen, and until now i have never heard anyone talk about that rod, I wonder why?Probably because your 13 years old and in Canada.
K bud : Canada has nothing to do with it as we all have the internet now anyways. Also being 14 doesn't have much to do with it either :
Grey Wolf reply :
Ho-Hum , good night everyone.
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