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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Deputy T] #12052367 01/21/17 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted By: Deputy T
St Croix Avid Series


+1 with full cork handles


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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Martin_fishing] #12052427 01/21/17 05:52 PM
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For around $260 you can get St Croix Legend Tournament rods. I've tried all of the top brands, some mentioned above, and this rod is the best in my opinion. Never had a broken rod or defect in over 10 years fishing with them. Can't say that for the others.


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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Resh] #12052471 01/21/17 06:37 PM
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I won't buy another TFO after a customer service exsperience...


Super curious about this as I've pretty much migrated all my rods to them, their customer service is pretty much top notch in the industry, not to mention based right here!


Lol i have tried to send back 2 rods, both times they chargered me more than double what they promised replacement was at time if purchase and both times WEEKS after they finally sent me replacments and i was under the impression i was done. I recieved calls and letters saying i didnt pay and owed them more money.

Done with them, moving to power tackle


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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: ZackCo] #12052745 01/21/17 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: ZackCo
Falcon and Duckett

Like both of these options. Also like the Cabela's ZX rods. Has anyone fished the No. 8 Blackout rods?

Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: lconn4] #12052759 01/21/17 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted By: lconn4
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St Croix Avid Series


+1 with full cork handles


Yup!! Great rods with wide array of rod models. Customer Service is top notch. Made in the USA from the root to the fruit.


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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: TX Rigged Senko] #12052987 01/22/17 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted By: TX Rigged Senko
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Falcon and Duckett

Like both of these options. Also like the Cabela's ZX rods. Has anyone fished the No. 8 Blackout rods?


welcome to the TFF...

another tip of the cap to both Falcon and DDuckett...curious about those Cabelas rods as well. ..


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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Martin_fishing] #12053253 01/22/17 04:49 AM
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Dobyns Champion or a custom.

Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Martin_fishing] #12053304 01/22/17 05:47 AM
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Check out the Denali Lithiums. $199 Light, sensitive, and they look nice too. I used to use Falcon rods, but got tired of losing rod eyes. They are great rods, just don't have the quality in that price range. Plus they tend to run lighter than what comparable rods run. Duckets speak for themselves. Just do a quick search and you will see real quick why a lot of people don't like them. G Loomis rods are nice, but the lower end ones are not worth what you pay for them. I would say that in the $200 price range don't even bother. I can't speak for Dobyns, but have heard mostly good things about them. They might be worth a shot, but I very much enjoy the Lithiums the most of the above.

Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Martin_fishing] #12056545 01/24/17 01:42 AM
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You need to try McCain Hi Performance rods, Morgan is the original founder of Allstar when they we good rod

Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: largemouthokie] #12056580 01/24/17 02:01 AM
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I have always liked the shimano crucial series.


I got one of these a couple of months ago and absolutely love it. I plan to buy more.

Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: RedEar12] #12056881 01/24/17 05:53 AM
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Anything Dobyns Champion or Falcon Cara


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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Martin_fishing] #12057139 01/24/17 02:36 PM
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I recently picked up a Lews Custom Lite, 7' MH/ Magnum bass rod. I only have 3-4 other rods that were all $100 or less so not a lot to compare it to. it's nice and light, sensitive, and plenty of backbone for hook sets. I mainly like the Winn grips, way more comfortable than cork or eva for me.

Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: JD/76708] #12057172 01/24/17 02:56 PM
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Falcon and Duckett

Like both of these options. Also like the Cabela's ZX rods. Has anyone fished the No. 8 Blackout rods?


welcome to the TFF...

another tip of the cap to both Falcon and DDuckett...curious about those Cabelas rods as well. ..


Thank you sir. I really like the medium moderate fast casting rod for lighter/finesse fishing. I read good things about the high modulus blank so I decided to give it a shot. If i recall it's a 9+tip with smaller guides to keep good contact with your line. Nice style tennis grip as well! Not sure about longevity (I don't beat on my tackle) but definitely a good rod for the price. You can find em on sale too

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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Douglas J] #12057259 01/24/17 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted By: Doug R.
Check out getting a custom rod built, a lot of the times you can get a lot more bang for your buck. I have numerous rods built by Reel Time Rods, the rods are awesome and the people there are even better...


Definitely custom.

You can build them yourself too with a little patience and youtube to help you out.

Best store bought option is the Dobyn's Champion in the 240-260 price range


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Re: Best $150-$250 rod for the money [Re: Martin_fishing] #12057320 01/24/17 04:17 PM
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G Loomis E6X or Powell. those would be my choices.



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