SlateTundra

I started using rods from $20 $40 and have fished them for most of my fishing experiences. They've all caught me some nice fish. But this year, I decided to up my gear and purchased three Shimano Crucial rods. Two baitcasting rods and one spinning rod. I'm absolutely satisfied with the rods. They are light, very sensitive, limited life-time warranty, great materials, and a great price range that can't be beat. I can't remember how many rods I've accidentally broke on a trip and it sucks to have to go out and spend more money on another oneit adds up quickly. If you fished a good quality rod for a whileyou'll definitely feel the difference between a great rod and a cheap one. I for one will never go back. If you fish a lot, a higher end rod will be a good investment. Just my 2 cents worth.

I'm not sure as to which you ought to go with, but I'll toss in another option...Shimano Crucial rods. I own three of them and I love them, great rods!

All that I've been doing when I started bass fishing was largemouth fishing. I totally forgot about our bronzeback friends. Just recently I've been fishing smallies and boy have I've been missing out. I've already landed my two best so far this season...perhaps personal best too. I've been putting my largemouth friends aside for now and been paying alot more attention towards the smallies ever since.

I recently have been having success with weightless senkos and Strike King Bisty jig w/trailer.