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 Best/favorite rods for under $50
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02/09/16 05:09 AM
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Naggler
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Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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So I am finally upgrading from my old used and abused Lightning rods. Gonna be fishing out of the yak mostly...jigging and casting jigs and small cranks. Read a lot of positive things about Pro Angler rods and I am leaning that way. Thinkin about getting a 6.5' and a 8'...but have never used them. I do dock/bank fish regularly as well, so castability and backbone are important. I know $50 aint much, but explaining fishing gear to a pregnant wife is futile!!! Any input is greatly appreciated!
BTW, will be putting them w Pflueger President reels if that matters. Thanks and tight lines!
"Ahhh, yes yes...who has time? Then again, if we never take time, then how can we ever have time?"
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
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02/09/16 05:17 AM
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Mckinneycrappiecatcher
TFF Celebrity
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Get a bass pro microlite rod in a 7'6" UL action, put your choice of small reel on it. I use these rods personally and on all of my guide trips and i have no complaints, plus you can buy gear guard and and if you break it they replace it. I think that rod is $44. I throw small cranks, small top waters, rooster tails, and jig fish for crappie with these rods. The 7'6" and a full spool of line will cast a 1/32 oz jig under a bobber as far as you would ever need effortlessly.
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11402124
02/09/16 10:24 AM
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Gamblinman
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TFF Team Angler
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Can't do better than a Pro Angler on a new baby budget.
Gman
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11402129
02/09/16 10:53 AM
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crope1
Ronnie Hurt'em Roberts
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Ronnie Hurt'em Roberts
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for your budget as Gman stated, you can't beat a Pro Angler.
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
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02/09/16 11:41 AM
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crappieking95
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Philippians 4:13
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
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02/09/16 12:39 PM
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Tommie
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11402275
02/09/16 01:30 PM
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larry mays
Pro Angler
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The pro angler is a good rod, but when it comes to one rod to do it all. I would also look at the ugly stik, and lew's. Both are tops for one rod fishing and can be found at any store around.
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
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02/09/16 02:48 PM
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Action_Jackson
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Pro Angler all the way...I have a couple 8's and a 5.5' but thinking about adding a 10' 
Katchin krappie...doin surgeries(filleting)...and givin hott grease baths until krunchy and golden brown is what it's all about!!!
"STAY ready for the THUMP"!!!!
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11402530
02/09/16 02:53 PM
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shut-up-and-fish
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Weather you are on a budget or not Pro Angler Rods are what and all you need. http://proanglertackle.com/CrappieRods.htm
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11402535
02/09/16 02:54 PM
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Ken Gaby
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You have suggested two excellent rods at any price. Both PAs you listed will do anything you want. They are much lighter than the off the shelf rods. 
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: TreeBass]
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02/09/16 04:48 PM
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pepop
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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PA 8'! The best I've ever used! Priced right too!
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11403016
02/09/16 06:06 PM
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Mo
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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This is the best deal
,Five Rod 8ft Special.....this makes them $43.20 each
(5) 8ft Cork Handle Rods Special for $216.00 free shipping
share with a friend ,
MO
 MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING 
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11403247
02/09/16 07:42 PM
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jiggin el
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Wally Marshall makes a good rod under $50 bucks also....
Quit Wishin Go Fishin
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Re: Best/favorite rods for under $50
[Re: Naggler]
#11403268
02/09/16 07:49 PM
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have_rod_reel_travel
TFF Celebrity
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I enjoy my ugly stick elite, I use it for casting in the spring and the little winter creek fishing I do... 49.99 is the normal price but it's always a nice deal to be found on them in the spring...
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