Hey guys,

Went out on the water today and had one of my favorite rods snap the tip off before I even got into the water!!!! I know it was my fault and no warranty.  The rod itself is a Shimano Convergence 6'6" ML/F Casting rod.  I am wanting some suggestions for a replacement rod.  I will require three (3) things though in advance.......(1) The rod has to be a 'true' ML. By this I mean to say not like an Abu rod that usually fishes one power rating higher than what it is. (2) The rod must be under or at 6'6" with no pistol grip.  My wife also uses this rod and she's 5'0"; therefore I want something she can handle relatively easily. (3) Please do not recommend to me a rod that costs more than $175-200.  Two hundo is my limit.  I've been looking at a 6'4" KVD something or other at basspro.  There's also a company called B&R Outlaw rods that offer a 6'3" for $149.  I have no knowledge of either of the rods I've looked at or any others since I've fished this rod for the last 5 seasons.  I look forward to seeing suggestions and doing my homework to arrive at a favorable solution. I've checked the Flea Market and not too many ML rods come up for sale that often.  As the title implies; I am also very open to buying a used rod as well.

 

Thanks in advance,

Coak

I have a KVD 6'4ML. I use it for weightless flukes in open water. I like it a lot, just don't get many chances to use it! 

If $200 is your limit you could find two good rods for that price, could even get another reel too.

BPS Carbonlite 6'6" med light. I have one I use for lighter jerkbaits, crankbaits and poppers.

For that money, I'd consider a 6'3" ML XF Avid. Sweet rod. Can be had for less than retail via (legit, highly rated) retailers on eBay.

For that money, I'd consider a 6'3" ML XF Avid. Sweet rod. Can be had for less than retail via (legit, highly rated) retailers on eBay.

 

 

No such rod. 

No such rod. 

 

Ah yes. My eyes scanned right past "casting" in the paragraph. There is such rod, but it is spinning.

Ah yes. My eyes scanned right past "casting" in the paragraph. There is such rod, but it is spinning.

 

And it is a good one for walleye/smallies! 

 

I think st. croix does have a 6'6 MLF and a 6'9 MLXF in the avid casting line though. 

If you can't find exactly what you want I can build it for $175 TYD assuming you're not interested in running it up with a lot of bling.

carbonlite. I have one that i use for jerkbaits. it works great.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I really appreciate them all.  I will look into the carbonlites for sure. 

 

Thanks again,

Coak