Any favorites, suggestions or experience with rods casting 1/8 oz  and up? Under $200. I want to put together a nice combo.I already have a Lew's BB1 pro for the reel.

Tomorrow I'll be ordering a Dobyns Champion 682c for the same need. Can be found online for 20% off right now.

I have a shimano Compere casting rod  6'6'' med light rated for 1/8 ounce lures. I  have so many fish get off using  that rod that I rarely use  it .

St Croix Avid 6'8" medium light. Great rod

Any favorites, suggestions or experience with rods casting 1/8 oz  and up? Under $200. I want to put together a nice combo.I already have a Lew's BB1 pro for the reel.

What type of lures, crankbaits, jigs/worms, spinnerbaits, top water???

Tom

What type of lures, crankbaits, jigs/worms, spinnerbaits, top water???

Tom

Yes to all of the above. Would like to have it when downsizing my baits seems like a good idea

Yes to all of the above. Would like to have it when downsizing my baits seems like a good idea

A very good universal rod for casting lures of various types from 1/8 to 3/4 oz is G.Loomis PR845C GL2 7' popping rod, it's not typical bass rod. This rod is designed to cast live bait and popping floats for Bone fish and works very good for smaller crank baits, top water and spoons.

Tom

Tom, you continue to amaze me with your vast knowledge.

thanks for the advice everyone..