Looking at an Alabama rig rod willing to spend up to 250$ looking at the duckett 7'10 XH MM or the Powell endurance a rig rod? What's your guys input

Both of those are probably great rods, but Okuma makes a guide select rod with a rating from 1/2-5oz. Those okumas have been getting good reviews as swimbaits and a rig rods. The okuma can bee had for 130. That's a good savings from what your budget is. Whenever I get around to buying a specialized a rig rod, I'm looking that way

The best A-Rig I've used has been the *** 7'3 H...and it is $120.  I throw a fairly light rig, but this rod is perfect for them.  If you are throwing a rig less than 1.5 oz, it is ideal.

The best A-Rig I've used has been the *** 7'3 H...and it is $120.  I throw a fairly light rig, but this rod is perfect for them.  If you are throwing a rig less than 1.5 oz, it is ideal.

 i will be throwing 2+ Oz rigs and swimbaits need a heavier and longer rod