Spent all my money on a boat and...

all of my rods got stolen! I am so unbelievably livid right now. I'm anxious to get fishing again but need some cheap rod alternatives right now. I have a fair amount of spare reels, but I need all new rods. Which rods, if any, are any good in the 50 dollar price range? Don't have much money to spend right now.

Anything on sale or cheap academy rods can't b beat

the all star rods that run around 50 are decent sticks

Those old tried and true Lightning Rods are about 30 bucks or so. They feel like they have a lead core when compared to a nice St Croix or some other graphite rod but if you're strong enough to use them they'll catch plenty of fish.

Where are you at?

+1

Cherrywood is a great rod for the money

I am in Austin right now in school. I occasionally get back up to the dfw area if my schedule allows.

If you get up this way {DFW} PM me or EOB, we can probably get with Trickster and some others to get you a few rods to get back home with.

Thanks alot Stax I'll keep that in mind. It may be a while before I head up that way so in the mean time I'll see what I can find at Academy.

The Daiwa Laguna rods should help out from Academy. Pretty good rods for the money.

I hate thieves!!! Like somebody already said, try Academy

My cousin was at academy yesterday and he said the All Star rods were on sale so he bought one... they are cheap and for the price, they are very good!

Good luck

Daiwa T rods

Berkley Lighting Rod "Shock" great rod for $49.99

Try pawn shops in your area- hell they might even have your rods n reels up for sale!

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Academy rod riot if still going on. Sorry to hear about the stolen stuff.

Rod riot ended Sunday, here at least. If you can get enough to hold you til then, they usually have another riot around Father's day.

Falcon HD Rods

For sure... We could get some rods together from all of us and see if the TFF express is running to Austin or put them together and ship them if he's not coming up for a while. I might know a guy running down to Austin next week if we could get it together.

BPS has lightning rods on sale for 27.97 thats a darn good deal!

If your local Academy has any left, last time I checked they had Falcon Originals and Falcon Lowriders around 30 bucks. thats one heck of a deal for those rods. They weren't marked on sale, just take them to a price scanner and check.

LFM as some 90 to 150 dollar rods on sale for 25 to 45 dollars a piece get while you can call Cam

I've got an older all star if you can get up to copperas cove

Did your insurance cover the loss? Many boat policies have clauses for fishing equipment...

Well they were actually in my truck. I hadn't had a chance to even put them in the boat yet. Damn thieves somehow got into my bed cover.

What is LFM and how do I get a hold of cam?

I would think homeowners insurance would cover a theft from your truck, including what the replacement cost for line, lures, rod/ reel covers, et al.

Stupid theives try to ruin live of hard working people. I hope they get caught and live in jail for a long while.

Anyways, I second the Daiwa T Rods. Also look through Ebay and even craigslist, you might find some nice rods for cheap, never know.

Sooners you're my hero! You were absolutely right homeowners did cover it. I just didn't even think of it because I am under my parents insurance still. Thanks!

Very Impressed TFF Guys,..makes me more proud to be here!

berkley lighting rods great for the price