Here is the deal.  Got 2 of those Curados for $99 at bass pro a weekend ago.  I have a Gander Mountain opening up close to my parents house, so plan on looking at the *** since i see so many people talking about them.  I would like to get another rod too.  One of these rods will be used for Finesse Jigs and smaller plastic T-Rigs, like a rage craw/ Rage Lobster/ or baby brush Hogs.    The other one will be used for moderate sized jigs along with full sized brush hogs, Magnum Lizards, and stuff like that.  Dont wanna spend more than $150 on a rod, since I am getting two.

 

I know there are  a BUNCH of good rods in the $100-$150 price range.  I am not willing to purchase a rod that I can not physically handle ($100 is too much to gamble for a rod i dont think is comfortable), so I am looking at rods at Bass Pro, Academy, and Gander Mountain since these are the stores within driving range.  Rods I have been looking at, like I said, possibly and probably a *** ***, Shimano Crucial or Compre, St. Croix Rage, Falcon BuCoo, Abu Veritas, and H20 Ethos. 

 

Any Suggestions? What 2 Rods would you get?

I'd go with the ***. I love my 7'1 med/fast. Since you're matching the rods with the same reels it'd be cool to get both 7'1 m/f and 7'1 mh/f. That'd cover you pretty well!! Just gotta be careful to remember which one is in your hands!

*** 7'1 M for your lighter rigs, and 7'3 MH for your heavier stuff.

I'd go with the ***. I love my 7'1 med/fast. Since you're matching the rods with the same reels it'd be cool to get both 7'1 m/f and 7'1 mh/f. That'd cover you pretty well!! Just gotta be careful to remember which one is in your hands!

that is actually why I am looking at getting 2 different rods, so I can easily tell which one is M and which is MH

Don't get me wrong, there are a ton of routes you could go. Like the one right above this, 7'1 and 7'3. I am just suggesting the ***.

*** 7'1 M for your lighter rigs, and 7'3 MH for your heavier stuff.

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I have a 7'1 MH and it's an awesome rod, make sure to bring your reel to the store and put it on the rod to see how you like it.