looking a jig and texas rig rod to pair with my curado i  budget is $100

Fenwick HMG or HMX.  Both are under $100 and offer a wide range of technique specific rods.

If you live close to a BPS maybe try a carbonlite. Under a 100

If you live close to a BPS maybe try a carbonlite. Under a 100

x2 but I'd wait if you can when the BPS Spring Classic Sale happens.  I'm sure they will be on sale, probably will save 20% off.

it sucks all i have close to me is dicks sportings goods and there rod selection sucks

it sucks all i have close to me is dicks sportings goods and there rod selection sucks

They usually have an online sale too.  Possibly wait until the free shipping happens too.

Falcon bucoo

Also check out Walmart's website.  Sometimes have some very excellent buys.  I got a Tatula rod for slightly under $90 plus tax.  Free shipping to a local store.  They also occasionally have heavy discounts on other rods as well.

Daiwa Tatula 7'1" mh for $99 on amazon

I have experience with the carbonlites and like them. Also the falcon bucoo is a solid choice. Mine has a lifetime warranty, which surprised me for the price.

Fenwick HMG for sure. A lot of good stuff about the *** too.

 *** are good rods also there is a sale right now on Quantum Smoke rods at $89.00 Those are very good rods for that price imo. If you can get a tatula for $100 it is a great rod. Duckett ghost rods are also pretty good.

X4 on the Carbonlites. They surprised the heck out of me when I had one. 

Fenwick HMG or HMX.  Both are under $100 and offer a wide range of technique specific rods.

This

Veritas

How is there not a stickied post for $100-200 rods and reels? Maybe one for "favorite flourocarbon" and "all about braid".

There's a dozen posts on this every week. Opinions and information are not hard to find.

Phenix maxium or *** black

Here's what I said last time this one came around:

• Abu Garcia Vendetta and Veritas
• Duckett Ghost
• Shimano Clarus
• Bass Pro Extreme and Carbonlite
• *** *** Black
• St. Croix Mojo Bass
• Berkley E-Motion
• Carrot Stix Wild Orange
• Falcon Bucoo
• Diawa X and Lexa
• Fenwick HMX
• Kistler Pro Series
• Lews Laser SL Speed Sticks
• Quantum Team KVD/ PT Tour Tactical
• Wright & McGill Skeet Reese Signature Series Rods
• Okuma EVX-A
• Powell Diesel

 

Here's what I said last time this one came around:

• Abu Garcia Vendetta and Veritas
• Duckett Ghost
• Shimano Clarus
• Bass Pro Extreme and Carbonlite
• *** *** Black
• St. Croix Mojo Bass
• Berkley E-Motion
• Carrot Stix Wild Orange
• Falcon Bucoo
• Diawa X and Lexa
• Fenwick HMX
• Kistler Pro Series
• Lews Laser SL Speed Sticks
• Quantum Team KVD/ PT Tour Tactical
• Wright & McGill Skeet Reese Signature Series Rods
• Okuma EVX-A
• Powell Diesel

 

dont't forget the shimano compre! haha.good list senko lover.your post needs to be stickied

Although you are waaaaay out in Madison Heights how about planning a road trip to Richmond to attend the Richmond Fishing Expo at Meadow Park by Kings Dominion and then visit Green Top for their sale.

 

The Expo and Green Top's sale is the weekend of January 16, 17 and 18.

 

BPS usually has their winter sale at the end of February.

 

At the Expo you can talk to rod builders and also see what rods are on sale.

 

You can score a good rod that retails for over $100 at the Expo or Green Top for around $100.

 

Good luck.

Although you are waaaaay out in Madison Heights how about planning a road trip to Richmond to attend the Richmond Fishing Expo at Meadow Park by Kings Dominion and then visit Green Top for their sale.

 

The Expo and Green Top's sale is the weekend of January 16, 17 and 18.

 

BPS usually has their winter sale at the end of February.

 

At the Expo you can talk to rod builders and also see what rods are on sale.

 

You can score a good rod that retails for over $100 at the Expo or Green Top for around $100.

 

Good luck.

Thanks will check that out

Veritas 2.0

look At the Lamiglas Excel 2 rods at that price point

I want to get a kistler pro series my since the omens are backorder but I know nothing about them for a soft plastic rod

Well if you want something that feels like a true 200$ rod go with a denali jadewood.