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 good rod for a good price
#677040
10/14/06 12:27 PM
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nate king
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Can some of you guys in the know give me a good rod that is 7' and is really a good price for bass fishing, cause to me it really doesnt matter what kind of rod i buy i will buy that walmart special.
But now i am starting to lear that i need to be more selective in my rod choices.
sponsored by Photo Bucket LLC I'm thinking Nate is probably right.
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677041
10/14/06 01:05 PM
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Grant2
TFF Celebrity
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Man look at Texas Sidewinder Rod Kits rods are awesome you can't beat the price for a custom rod anywhere check them out.
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677042
10/14/06 02:45 PM
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vanhagar
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Shimano Compre $90 Lifetime warranty. Can't go wrong. $40 more gets you the Crucial which is even better.
Eating is fundamental
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677043
10/14/06 03:16 PM
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manasota
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677044
10/14/06 10:00 PM
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Just_Old_Fisherman
Extreme Angler
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Talk to KIT at Texas Sidewinder---you will not be disappointed. He will stand behind anything he sells. Never have seen anything negative here about his rods only very satisfied people----and if you are not happy, he will make it right.
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677045
10/15/06 03:10 AM
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Rayburn Rat
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Angler
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Texas Sidewinder 7'MH spiral wrap, great rod at a great price! You will not be disappointed.
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677046
10/15/06 01:15 PM
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Dave Marshall
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Falcon Lowrider. In my book they are the best.
As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.
Joshua 24:15
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677047
10/15/06 10:17 PM
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Robert R
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It all depends on what you like and what you plan on using the rod for. I have everything from a 7ft medium Berkley Cherrywood I use for crank baits that you can get a Walmart for less then $20 to a G Loomis GLX that will set you back $400 after taxes at Bass Pro. For me, the Cherrywood is a great crankbait rod and does everything I need, all for under $20. I would spend more money on a rod where the sensitivity is needed like the rod/ rods you use for T Rigs, C Rigs and jigs.
I love the G Loomis but also like the Extremes from Bass Pro, nice sensitivity and fairly light weight unless you compare them to G Loomis or a Keisler Helium.
Try out a few rods from your friends and see what you like. For me, I like a rod with really fast action and a relatively soft tip, but some people don't care for this at all. If you're unsure about a rod, keep all the plastic on it and go throw it in the back yard. You'll get a feel for how the rod handles and can also tell about the sensitivity.
Good Luck!
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677048
10/16/06 08:19 AM
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Ratmo
TFF Guru
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Lady rod builder here on the forum, has awesome custom rods! Great price, built the way you want it. ladyrodbuilder@yahoo.com
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677049
10/21/06 03:55 PM
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lowbass
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Right now Academy around Austin is closing out their Tournament IM6 rods for $9.98. Selection is going fast, but for the money,you can't buy a better rod.
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677050
10/21/06 05:28 PM
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Steven168
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Your best bet is to hit up an outdoor store and pick them up to see what feels best. Trust me on that one.
Steven Gonzalez
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677051
10/22/06 10:32 PM
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Mark Perry
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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Hard to beat the St. Croix Premier series as an entry level rod with the Avid Series being the best value for a higher end rod. Check out www.stcroixrods.com
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677052
10/30/06 11:52 PM
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AggieDave
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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American Rodsmith makes great rods for the price. They include titanium guides and cost around $50.
Fish tremble at the mere mention of my name!
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Re: good rod for a good price
#677053
10/31/06 12:41 AM
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Bass Border
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And then there is the Mighty Berkley Cherrywood at Academy Sports.
Give one a good shake, feel the weight, then check the price.
I've got 6 of them.
Good Luck with your choice.
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