Looking at the best rod in the 150$ range and these seam to be the biggest contenders. Just want everyone's opinions on what is best or worst and why. Also was gonna throw the new IKE rods in there but they just came out. Thanks

Man you're gonna get a variety of answers, I own a 2 *** black and a couple Duckett Micros and I have had no problem with either the only thing I've had was cosmetic wise with my *** but performance it's been really good rods

*** > cabelas ZX > ducket

If by TCS you mean the Okuma TCS you can get the higher end Okuma Helios for $130-140 walmart . 

I have a Tatula 6'10" MH-F and I love it.

You should add Loomis E6X in the mix and look at Aaron Martens Enigma Edge series rods.

Tom

Thanks guys but actually discard the *** and add the ghost. I've had terrible experiences with the *** and wont buy another.

Tatula has an impressive amount of power for its weight. If you want a heavy rod, try tatula

looking for a standard 7 medium action filler rod to be specific

I am not paid by any of them but I've fished with Duckett Rod's for a very long time and IMO they are much better than the other rod's listed. Also do not buy a Savvy rod unless you are buying it for moving baits. It is the most dead feeling rod I've ever fished and no where near worth the asking price, if you do not believe me, do an internet search and you will see many others are saying the same thing about the Savvy line. The Tatula rods are nice rod's and they would work great but IMO Duckett should be the first choice.

Tatulas and tcs can be had on amazon for around 100

It's a shame that you're discarding the ***, as it's the best blank of the bunch.

 

I have a Savvy 703 that I want to get rid of at some point. The build is excellent but the sensitivity is not there for a $180 retail rod.

 

The Tatula would get my vote but there's not really a Medium all-rounder in the line. 

 

So I guess get a Duckett? Never thought I'd say that. 

Theye have a 7 ft. medium action in the tatula series actually.

It's a shame that you're discarding the ***, as it's the best blank of the bunch.

 

I have a Savvy 703 that I want to get rid of at some point. The build is excellent but the sensitivity is not there for a $180 retail rod.

 

The Tatula would get my vote but there's not really a Medium all-rounder in the line. 

 

So I guess get a Duckett? Never thought I'd say that. 

 

   Welcome to the Dark Side......Or should I say the Right, White Side 

Theye have a 7 ft. medium action in the tatula series actually.

They do have a 7' Med power but it's a mod fast, more of a cranking stick.

   Welcome to the Dark Side......Or should I say the Right, White Side 

 

Ha, I wouldn't be opposed to fishing White Ice rods, but the exposed threads and locking nuts on the lower models are a problem for me. 

Theye have a 7 ft. medium action in the tatula series actually.

 

I guess it would depend on what you're going to use it for (filler, as you said), but I wouldn't be fishing bottom contact or plastics with a Regular taper. However, if you spooled braid, it could probably work.

Love my Duckett Micro Magic. Very durable and sensitive. 

I'd spend a little more and get a phenix m1

Gonna have to stick with the ***.  TCS is a nice blank....but the butt section is too long for my liking.  Ducketts are probably nice too, but again butt section too long and can not stand that trigger grip style on any rod.  Just too uncomfortable for me.  I'll fish a Falcon Bucco over the TCS, Duckett, and Tatula, but not before the ***.

I am not paid by any of them but I've fished with Duckett Rod's for a very long time and IMO they are much better than the other rod's listed. Also do not buy a Savvy rod unless you are buying it for moving baits. It is the most dead feeling rod I've ever fished and no where near worth the asking price, if you do not believe me, do an internet search and you will see many others are saying the same thing about the Savvy line. The Tatula rods are nice rod's and they would work great but IMO Duckett should be the first choice.

Didn't Duckett come out with his rods in 2010? Or was that just when he introduced them?

Didn't Duckett come out with his rods in 2010? Or was that just when he introduced them?

 

 

   Yes, they did come out in 2010. Boyd won the 2007 Bass Master Classic and then three years later he started his own Rod company.

^{I had a micro magic, sold it and bought an avid x, never looking back}

Cant go wrong with a Duckett.

^{I had a micro magic, sold it and bought an avid x, never looking back}

 

 WoW, Don't see to many people that sell off rods just to downgrade    I'm just messing with ya.