shawnmc

Without a doubt a Tatula CT and a Tatula rod. Can be had on EBay or Amazon for under $200.

Tatula XT.

Daiwa Tatula from Ebay. Best rod at $100 price point without a doubt.

I second the Tatula, either 7'1mh or 7'2h. 15 or 17lb flouro.

From what I have read on other forums it more of a fast action then moderate. Heard its a great weightless senko rod.

Thinking I may get the 7'1mh casting rod soon.

Daiwa fan here. I'd go with a Steez.

Braid, swimming a jig through grass and pads is deadly.

I have the 7 Medium cranking rod, its composite. It is fantastic, love it for square bills. The medium has plenty of backbone and a great tip.

You won't be disappointed in a KLX. The action is more fast than a mod-fast. Don't let that steer you away.

I have the 6'11 spinnerbait model and the 7' composite cranking rod. Both are fantastic. A nicer rod than the Fury but also costs just a little more.

Kistler Carbon Steel or spend a little more and get an Argon. I have both and they both are nicer than the Dobyns Fury I had.

Kistler Mag 2 or KLX. If you buy from Dicks then the Avid X will do the trick.

Kistler Magnesium 2.

Guides on the Ghost aren't great. Especially with braid. At $100 look at the Tatula XT, Dobyns Fury and you can find the Okuma TCS rods around $100 also.

Haha yes that was me. Figured I would try and help anyone looking at one. It's a really good no frills rod. Couldn't be happier with it.

I got the 7MH crankbait rod right after they came out. I love it for squarebills. I wanted a full cork handle that wasn't too short, it fits the bill perfectly. Nice backbone along with a soft tip.

Daiwa will be excluded from the TW sale unless you call in and they give you the discount. That said you can find the Tatula rods for around $100 with a simple Google search. Your asking the rod to do a lot of things. Def look into the 6'10MH.

Okuma TCS can be had for $100 or so. Save $50 or spend on some new tackle. That or get a Tatula.

I have a 7mh Micro Magic Pro. I like if a lot. The 7M would work for you or you could jump up to the MH and be OK as well. Nice rods.

Fury 735. No need to spend anymore $$ than that.

Loomis offers more technique specific rods in that line then does Shimano in its Zodias line. No real crankbait rod in the Zodias lineup.

Depends on what you will use it for. I'm interested in both the Zodias and E6X. May get the Loomis for squarebills. Zodias looks nice for bottom baits.

No need to spend a lot on a frog rod. Get the Dobyns Fury 735.

Bought my 7mh TCS from Amazon, arrived in that same flimsy box. Luckily mine arrived in perfect shape. Great prices but I'd be nervous doing it again.