I know this topic has been talked about before but the ones I found were from a while ago. So what is your guys opinions on the best casting rod around the 150-200 dollar range? I was looking at the st croix avid x cause I have a 100 dollar gift card for dicks sporting goods. But I'll spend around 200 bucks at most on a rod. I want like a 7 ft med hvy

Questions like what is the best casting rod are really subjective. Most people have favorites based on brand loyalty. To me the best casting rod is one I got a good value rod at a discounted price.

BTW you can get an IMX from Monster Fishing Tackle for around $200 with another $25 off after you sign up for their mailing list. That is a good deal.

Kistler Mag 2 or KLX. If you buy from Dicks then the Avid X will do the trick.

Message Mike at DVT and get something made exactly the way you want it. 

I like GLoomis, 200 bucks would get me a GL2.

24 minutes ago, Raul said:

I like GLoomis, 200 bucks would get me a GL2.

$200 can get you a IMX at Monster Fishing Tackle right now.

https://www.*.com/G-Loomis-IMX-Jig-Worm-Casting-Rods-p/g-loomis-imxbasscast-jwr.htm?e=Y

Here's an example join the mailing list $25 more off.

Imo I like the st criox avid better then the new loomis imx, if they where both $200 I'd still pick the avid 

1 hour ago, Fishin' Fool said:

$200 can get you a IMX at Monster Fishing Tackle right now.

https://www.*.com/G-Loomis-IMX-Jig-Worm-Casting-Rods-p/g-loomis-imxbasscast-jwr.htm?e=Y

Here's an example join the mailing list $25 more off.

That´s a very good deal. 

I think it is. Depends if the original poster thinks so. This is the same place I ordered an NRX from under $370.

Just to throw a rod in closer to the $150 side, the Daiwa Tatula rods are fantastic for their price. They are incredibly sensitive and durable ( not to mention some of the lightest rods I've held). Highly recommend if you are looking to go toward the lower end of your price range

Just now, SMITTY0045 said:

Just to throw a rod in closer to the $150 side, the Daiwa Tatula rods are fantastic for their price. They are incredibly sensitive and durable ( not to mention some of the lightest rods I've held). Highly recommend if you are looking to go toward the lower end of your price range

Smitty I even found them on sale at Walmart.com for just over $100 which is even a better deal. If I hadn't bought a dumb Zillion I probably would own a couple by now.

1 minute ago, Fishin' Fool said:

Smitty I even found them on sale at Walmart.com for just over $100 which is even a better deal. If I hadn't bought a dumb Zillion I probably would own a couple by now.

Dang, I didn't know they still have that sale on right now. I'm gonna have to hop over to their site real quick...

thanks for letting me know!

22 minutes ago, SMITTY0045 said:

Dang, I didn't know they still have that sale on right now. I'm gonna have to hop over to their site real quick...

thanks for letting me know!

No problem. Hopefully, they still have something left in the size and power you want.

I don't know anything about brand loyalty, but I sure do love Dobyns Rods. 

I do not think you can beat the Duckett Micro Magic Pro and Duckett White Ice rod's, not even with Rod's costing twice as much. You should take a look at those.