I currently use an Ugly Stik GX2 7'0" Medium action rod that was a gift, but it's too heavy and has no sensitivivity(but the main issue is weight)... I fish for largemouth bass(no bigger than 3 lbs), only, and was considering picking up a baitcasting setup, but decided to just find a better spinning rod. Any suggestions? I have $50 to spend at the most...

Thanks!

The president is a nice reel. If this is going to be your main rod i would get a 6'6 mh rod and put a 10 lb braid on it. It is easy to tie a double uniknot if you want to use a mono or floro leader. For under 50 I don't have a recommendation but to just go to the store and feel them. For about $60 you could get. a okuma reflection which is a nice multi purpose rod.

The president is a nice reel. If this is going to be your main rod i would get a 6'6 mh rod and put a 10 lb braid on it. It is easy to tie a double uniknot if you want to use a mono or floro leader. For under 50 I don't have a recommendation but to just go to the store and feel them. For about $60 you could get. a okuma reflection which is a nice multi purpose rod.

Yeah, this reel is incredible for the money!!! Anyways, thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely take a look at this rod!

Man I thought those gx2 were nice lol. Wait for a sale and save up, sometimes you can find 100$ rods for half the price. Check out tackle warehouse, and other sporting goods store. Even Wal-Mart has decent rods on sale sometimes.

Berkley Lightning Rod Shock spinning rod - right at your budget level.  Get a 6'6" medium.  Comes in either 1 or 2 piece, to suit your transportation choice.  Lightweight & strong.  Pflueger reels are a great bang for your buck.  Good luck.

X2 on the Shock Rods.

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Another vote for the lightning rod.

Another vote for the lightning rod.

I agree!

Lightning Shock - another vote!

Shimano Sellus.  Exact spinning Set up I have.  Light......inexpensive.....decent sensitivity.  Less than $50

Man I thought those gx2 were nice lol. Wait for a sale and save up, sometimes you can find 100$ rods for half the price. Check out tackle warehouse, and other sporting goods store. Even Wal-Mart has decent rods on sale sometimes.

The GX2s are sturdy as hell(good luck trying to break it), but they're just heavy and have no sensitivity...

Lighting or Lightning Shock!? Although, I've heard the eyes break quite easily on these 2 rods...