Hi everyone, I just started getting into bait casting last year and want to upgrade from my black max. I was planning to buy a Lews tournament pro left handed but don't know what rod to buy. I will be fishing on land. Any help on the rod will be greatly appreciated.Thanks Jim

One rod doesnt cover all techniques but if I had to have just one it would be a MH. Length, i would go 7'6"+ so I could get it out there.

Give us a price range so the guys can be specific. Generally, an all-around rod is

6 1/2'-7' Medium or Medium Heavy Power/ Fast Action. I recommend Medium Power.

Oops sorry didn't see that was using the iPhone. My price range is $175 or so. I was thinking of the Dobyns savvy.

Here are some reviews on Pinnacle rods:

 

 

Pinnacle:

http://www.bassresou...rods-and-reels/

http://www.bassresou...imbait-rod-711/

http://www.bassresou...T-perfecta.html

http://www.bassresou...rma-review.html

http://www.bassresou...dhc-review.html

Here are some reviews on Pinnacle rods:

Pinnacle:

http://www.bassresou...rods-and-reels/

http://www.bassresou...imbait-rod-711/

http://www.bassresou...T-perfecta.html

http://www.bassresou...rma-review.html

http://www.bassresou...dhc-review.html

Thanks road warrior for the post. I'll check them out.

I have a few savy series rods. To me they are solid choices and look and fish well. There balance is as good as I have seen in rod in that $175 range. There are many good used rods that will be in your range but for a new versatile rod with good sensitivity, looks, and lighter in weight the phenix recon 714 is a great multipurpose rod that would look nice with a Lew reel on it. All things considered it is one of the better all around rods out there from my own findings.

Give us a price range so the guys can be specific. Generally, an all-around rod is

6 1/2'-7' Medium or Medium Heavy Power/ Fast Action. I recommend Medium Power.

X2. My first bc rod was a St. Croix Triumph 6'6" med/f. Still alive and doing well. I'd go to 7' for your first.

Thank you for all the reply I definitely will look into those rods.

Oops sorry didn't see that was using the iPhone. My price range is $175 or so. I was thinking of the Dobyns savvy.

for that range I'd definitely look into a dobyns champion on sale or the phenix recon, they're both amazing rods

The *** *** rods are around $100 and have been very highly reviewed on Tackle Warehouse and other sites. I haven't fished them, But they are really nice rods and feel light in the hand. The build quality is very good from what I could tell and the components seem to be high quality, too. Most reviews I have seen have been rave reviews, stating that they are as nice or nicer than many rods around the $200 mark. For your specified range, you could probably pick up 2 of them. But a word of advice-purchase one at a time, in case you don't like the rod.

The *** *** rods are around $100 and have been very highly reviewed on Tackle Warehouse and other sites. I haven't fished them, But they are really nice rods and feel light in the hand. The build quality is very good from what I could tell and the components seem to be high quality, too. Most reviews I have seen have been rave reviews, stating that they are as nice or nicer than many rods around the $200 mark. For your specified range, you could probably pick up 2 of them. But a word of advice-purchase one at a time, in case you don't like the rod.

 

I have 2 of these.  By far best bang for your buck IMO.  You could almost buy 2 for your budget!

I would also recommend a MF and would keep the rod on the shorter side 6' to 6'6", I remember bank fishing and wading, and there are many times obstacles are easier to fish around with the shorter rods, not to mention much easier on the rod's. There aren't many lakes around me where the property owners let you just ramble the shoreline where things are well manicured, so most times there are overhanging trees and bushes, not to mention other obstacles to maneuver through and the longer rod is much harder to stealthily get around with, and you won't loose that much in distance but will gain in accuracy with you cast. Now if everything is wide open then 7' is my preference, but MF should be plenty for bass.

Whatever rod you choose, try to hold it before you buy it. Sounds stupid but I would hate to spend that much money on a rod only to end up hating how it felt in hand. The rod might get awesome reviews online saying how comfortable and perfect it is but everyone has their preferences and yours might be different from the reviewers. 

I appreciate all the wonderful advice and feedback. Maybe I'll have to take a trip to one of stores to see and feel the rods first.

I would also recommend a MF and would keep the rod on the shorter side 6' to 6'6", I remember bank fishing and wading, and there are many times obstacles are easier to fish around with the shorter rods, not to mention much easier on the rod's. There aren't many lakes around me where the property owners let you just ramble the shoreline where things are well manicured, so most times there are overhanging trees and bushes, not to mention other obstacles to maneuver through and the longer rod is much harder to stealthily get around with, and you won't loose that much in distance but will gain in accuracy with you cast. Now if everything is wide open then 7' is my preference, but MF should be plenty for bass.

Great advice I was thinking of the same thing. Probably will go for a smaller rod due to limited casting space.

I find long rods do help to get distance from the bank, but that a short rod is especially helpful with down tip techiques when standing in tall grass.

I find long rods do help to get distance from the bank, but that a short rod is especially helpful with down tip techiques when standing in tall grass.

Thanks for replying. I'm not familiar with down tip techniques. Can u explain thanks.