Rod Recommendations

[4poundonly]

Ok I’ve broken 2 rods at mead within the last 3 months. Now I’m in the market for a new rod. Mainly my fault by crank baits getting caught up then me yanking too hard then Snapo!!! [crazy] I also blame it on the increased flooded vegetation [:p]

I tend to fish way lighter then recommended. One rod was a 7’ MD Berkley Cherry wood 2 piece the other was a 7’6” BPS micro lite 2 piece. I know that both cases were my fault.

I logged in today to ask BFT’ers what rods they recommend from experience. Keep in mind my budget is under a $100 and the reel to be attached is a Abu Garcia Cardinal 101 spinning reel 6lb test. I will only be casting small/med lures with this set up. Thanks


Note - Yes I know ugly stiks are the greatest [angelic]

Unrelated Side Note - I hit the hole from shore last night and got devoured by bugs didnt matter if the light was on or off.[frown] I also C&R two fat crawdads.
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[BigE]

[cool]My buddy and I were shopping for fishingrods last weekend at Basspro and saw alot of goods ones. The one that I liked was made by Allstar. It was a 7' mediumlight that ran with 6-14lb test. My buddy ended up buying their graphite series that was on sale for $20. It was 6'6" and a nice rod. We only looked for one piece rods. And yes uglysticks are the greatest.LOL.
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[4poundonly]

Thanks for the suggestions. I prefer the 1 pc better aswell. In fact I have a very nice 1 pc Shimano Voltaeus 6'6" Med Hvy 10-14lb I mostly use for bait fishing.

I have been looking at this one >

[url "http://www.basspro.com/St--Croix-Triumph-Series-Spinning-Rods/product/103653/-1284081"]http://www.basspro.com/St--Croix-Triumph-Series-Spinning-Rods/product/103653/-1284081[/url]

I need a rod that is light enough to throw a 4 gram crankbait a mile but not too light where it feels mushy ahh decisions decisions
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[TheWhizzle]

My 2 cents:

If you are fishing 4-gram crankbaits on light gear, you want mushy. You will land many more fish on that setup if you get something with a lot of give.
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[4poundonly]

I hear ya on the mushy is good part. But as a personal preference I prefer stiff/semi mushy. The BPS 7'6" micro light was too mushy for preferences.

What rod do you generally use for your crank fishing?
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[lvfishingdude]

do what i do... i got tired of breaking my expensive 100+ dollar poles, so i started buying all my poles from the bargin bin at walmart.

you can get good abu garcia, ugly stick, shimano, and berkley poles for 15-40 bucks at the most.

So when you break one you might be , but know it won't cost that much to replace. I know they have a ton of them right now at the Walmart on Cheyenne and Rampart.
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[vegaskid]

Get a rod with micro guides. All the cool kids are doing it.[]
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[michfishgod]

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[Jimboslice]

I'm not suggesting this rod, but it's the rod I'm getting with my new reel. "Abu Garcia Vendetta", its a bit pricey, but a great rod. They cost around $80, and get better reviews then the newer Veritos rod which sells for $100 from the same company.


Ugly sticks are tough as hell, and I have a few of them. I just don't like them anymore.
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[gnelson651]

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So when you break one you might be , but know it won't cost that much to replace. I know they have a ton of them right now at the Walmart on Cheyenne and Rampart.[/quote]

There is no Walmart at Cheyenne/Rampart? Do you mean Cheyenne/Rainbow?

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[lvfishingdude]

sorry i ment cheyenne and rainbow
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[vegaskid]

If you pick up one of those Veritas rods from Abu you will be a very happy camper. They have great action, are ultra light and the line just flys through the guides. These rods are sick man. With the same pro qualifier reel, I can use my 6'9 Veritas and outcast my 7'6" nitro. Plus, be sure and check there website cause there is a rebate on those badboys and they can be had for 75 bucks. [cool]
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