The Ethos from Academy are the way to go in that price range. You can get them on sale pretty regularly for around $40. Their MH is a little light, I use it for rattle traps actually. Their 7' H/F makes a pretty decent jig/t rig rod though. 

 

13 hours ago, Fish4bigfish said:

And why do you fish g loomis? It doesn't make a difference right? 

I fish what I want. Never had to ask permission before. Not gonna start now. I've said it before, I believe sensitivity has more to do with the hands than the rod. Any more questions?.....lol.

Hootie

3 hours ago, *Hootie said:

 I've said it before, I believe sensitivity has more to do with the hands than the rod. Any more questions?.....lol.

Hootie

And how the brain interprets what's being felt!

7 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

The Ethos from Academy are the way to go in that price range. You can get them on sale pretty regularly for around $40. Their MH is a little light, I use it for rattle traps actually. Their 7' H/F makes a pretty decent jig/t rig rod though. 

Thanks. If the medium heavy fishes like a medium, does the heavy fish like a medium heavy?

22 minutes ago, trick worms said:

Thanks. If the medium heavy fishes like a medium, does the heavy fish like a medium heavy?

Yes

13 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

The Ethos from Academy are the way to go in that price range. You can get them on sale pretty regularly for around $40. Their MH is a little light, I use it for rattle traps actually. Their 7' H/F makes a pretty decent jig/t rig rod though. 

Agreed.  The mh ethos fishes similarly to an 843 loomis in regards to how the blank behaves.  More ideal for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits imho, but I've 'gotten'r done' using just about anything with this rod at local ponds.

All Star Pro Series PH826C 6' 10" Medium Heavy Fast

I use this one to throw spinnerbaits & lipless cranks, it has longer handle which let's you get longer cast.

All Star ASCC846CR 7' 0" Medium Heavy Fast 

It's factory designated a Carolina Rig, weights 3/8-1 oz,  my son uses it for 1/2 to 3/4 with an occasional 1 oz  flipping/pitching

All Star ASTC786WRM 6' 6" Medium Heavy Fast

My grandson uses it for Texas Rigs

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the ones mentioned, I'm sticking with All Star....final answer.

Thanks to all

On July 16, 2016 at 5:28 PM, Catt said:

All Star Pro Series PH826C 6' 10" Medium Heavy Fast

I use this one to throw spinnerbaits & lipless cranks, it has longer handle which let's you get longer cast.

All Star ASCC846CR 7' 0" Medium Heavy Fast 

It's factory designated a Carolina Rig, weights 3/8-1 oz,  my son uses it for 1/2 to 3/4 with an occasional 1 oz  flipping/pitching

All Star ASTC786WRM 6' 6" Medium Heavy Fast

My grandson uses it for Texas Rigs

How do you think the classic 7 foot medium heavy would do for 3/16 oz Texas rigs?

On July 15, 2016 at 6:29 AM, Keith "Hamma" Hatch said:

I have a berkley lightning rod that I use for lighter bass jigs which works marvelous.,.. i think I paid like $40 twelve years ago

Can't beat a lightning rod,  Either dobyns champion or champion extreme. If I'm looking for anything else it's a lighting rod. No middle of the road in my eyes. 53 bucks I just paid for one and they are sweet and sensitive