This seems like a great deal at $65. 

But I'm not familiar with what the H2O rods normally sell for. Might be a "never pay full retail" type thing. 

 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-tac-40-casting-rod

 

ETA: This rod looks like an exact copy of an ABU Villain 2.0.

 

Also... 

 

Arid X for $37. 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/daiwa-aird-x-braiding-x-casting-rod#repChildCatSku=106391601

1 hour ago, AmmoGuy said:

This seems like a great deal at $65. 

But I'm not familiar with what the H2O rods normally sell for. Might be a "never pay full retail" type thing. 

 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-tac-40-casting-rod

 

ETA: This rod looks like an exact copy of an ABU Villain 2.0.

 

Ethos HD rod is a great buy. And they go on sale frequently. I saw them before COVID 19 for about $40

 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-ethos-hd-baitcast-rod

 

Is there a price range youre trying to stay under? Also, what application?

6 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

Ethos HD rod is a great buy. And they go on sale frequently. I saw them before COVID 19 for about $40

 

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-ethos-hd-baitcast-rod

 

Is there a price range youre trying to stay under? Also, what application?

 

I'm just passing along the sale. 

 

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/175280-the-latest-sale-thread/

1 hour ago, garroyo130 said:

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/175280-the-latest-sale-thread/

10-4. 

Can a moderator move it? 

I've bought several H2O rods and All Star rods (allegedly an exclusive Academy brand) on close out and I haven't gotten a bad one yet.  They work good, they stand up to normal wear & tear and they were all under $50.  Back when I was working and drove past an Academy 4 times per week, at least every other week I'd stop by and see what was on close out.   Good store.  Very occasionally they have great fishing clothes deals.

1 hour ago, Fishes in trees said:

I've bought several H2O rods and All Star rods (allegedly an exclusive Academy brand) on close out and I haven't gotten a bad one yet.  They work good, they stand up to normal wear & tear and they were all under $50.  Back when I was working and drove past an Academy 4 times per week, at least every other week I'd stop by and see what was on close out.   Good store.  Very occasionally they have great fishing clothes deals.

 I haven’t followed their deals, and prices on fishing stuff in a while, so I wasn’t sure if that Tac-40 is REALLY a $129 rod, or if it’s one of those things where almost no one ever pays full price for it, because they are on sale really frequently. 
 

If it Is actually worthy of the $129 retail price, then it’s pretty tempting to grab one for $65. 

27 minutes ago, AmmoGuy said:

 I haven’t followed their deals, and prices on fishing stuff in a while, so I wasn’t sure if that Tac-40 is REALLY a $129 rod, or if it’s one of those things where almost no one ever pays full price for it, because they are on sale really frequently. 
 

If it Is actually worthy of the $129 retail price, then it’s pretty tempting to grab one for $65. 

Academy has a sale like 300+ days a year, so it seems unlikely that it's ever actually $129. That said, the H2O products that I've used have always been a very good value. The Ethos rods are lightweight and feel good. I think their crankbaits are the best bang for your buck on the market.