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 BEST BRAND OF RODS
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07/19/24 01:08 AM
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Peter L.
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Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Needing some input guys/gals, looking for some quality rods that hold their value in what you pay for. I want a rod that's goin to last more than a year or two, has a reputable warranty and has been a staple in bass fishing. I currently use the Duckett Black ice series and they are garbage as far a quality and durability. I'm very disappointed in a $400+ rod. I would like to stay away from custom as I prefer to purchase when needed and not have to wait in line. Thanks
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 01:35 AM
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gspbrad
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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G Loomis? The industry has been chasing the NRX for a long time ... the new NRX+ checks your boxes.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 01:38 AM
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tmd11111
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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$400 for a Duckett 
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 01:42 AM
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wanta10lbbass
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Check out Fitzgerald Rods, I have a handful for different casting techniques.....all have been very solid rods. Built in Florida I believe. Really nice rods, won't break the bank.
Spinning rods = Edge Rods. Owned by Gary Loomis. Great rods, you can spend a lot if you won't but don't have to. And they have a lot of sales if you sign up for an account and get email notifications
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 02:12 AM
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Vogey
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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The St Croix Legend Elite Series are truly great rods. I have been using the spinning rods for 4-5 years & will never go back. Warranty is also the best...they replaced one of mine with no questions asked. The down side is that they are pricey, but if fishing is what you love doing, then they are worth every penny...
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 02:13 AM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,320
tejasbass
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Durability, sensitivity, lightweight, balanced + fantastic lifetime warranty and reasonably priced = Falcon Cara.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: tejasbass]
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07/19/24 02:57 AM
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tmd11111
TFF Guru
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Durability, sensitivity, lightweight, balanced + fantastic lifetime warranty and reasonably priced = Falcon Cara. Durability, sensitivity, lightweight, balanced + fantastic lifetime warranty and outrageously priced = GLoomis.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: tmd11111]
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07/19/24 03:42 AM
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TinRangerJim
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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$400 for a Duckett #FishingBoatDocks Fixed it for ya
"Rip Some Lips"
Nevadan by birth, Texan by choice
Retired USAF, 1966-1989
Jim C.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 04:37 AM
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87Winner
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I'm still leaning on 4 Berkley Bionix rods from the late '90's. Prices are sharper than most of the hooks I use. I have been fortunate enough to have a few good one's, St. Croix, Loomis, & Pride, land in my boat from tourney bags. My preference out of those is the St. Croix.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: TinRangerJim]
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07/19/24 09:22 AM
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tmd11111
TFF Guru
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$400 for a Duckett #FishingBoatDocks Fixed it for ya 
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 12:52 PM
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Matt Webb
Angler
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I think Shimano Expride B series stuff is really fantastic, especially as it's not even in the top top budget range. I've switched a lot of my rods over to those the last year or two
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 02:48 PM
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Pine Mills Tracker
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Outdoorsman
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I like the TFO rods. Good rod and warranty for the price.
3wt & 4wt TFO
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Matt Webb]
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07/19/24 03:39 PM
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 7,810
Caymas Cx 21
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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I think Shimano Expride B series stuff is really fantastic, especially as it's not even in the top top budget range. I've switched a lot of my rods over to those the last year or two They have a new line coming out in a couple months that are really nice, saw them at Icast Tuesday and was pretty impressed with them.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 03:57 PM
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Posts: 4,026
Grasshopperglock
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Ugly Stik Elite.
(Most my money goes into the reel)
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/19/24 06:31 PM
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Posts: 4,964
Jaredk
TFF Team Angler
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