Currently in production or no longer produced. I'm curious to hear what you all have to say.

I'm in the market for a few new rods and want to treat myself to something nice!

 

G Loomis either GLX or NRX with a slight nod given to the NRX if you have the extra cash.

Nothing I own compares to my Steez rod but at over $500 those are not very practical for building an arsenal.  My Dobyns Champion XP and HP rods are fantastic and in the $200 to $300 range so I'll say them.  

Shimano Expride

 

In the under 200.00 range, the Irod Genesis III are hard to beat. 

27 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Shimano Expride

 

For me also. 

Well since I would probably never find myself spending more than 100 dollars on a rod, the Fenwick HMG line is the best of that group.  Its a mid priced workhorse line of rods that have the sensitivity of a rod that should be at least 50 to 70 dollars more expensive.

I have been very pleased with Dobyns fury’s for the past 5 seasons

St. Croix Avids.  I believe that they're at the end of production with the entry of the Victory line.  I have a Victory, and so far very little time with it in my hand (no fish either).  Although it seems to beat the Avid in sensitivity and weight, I prefer the components used on the Avid.  In the end, I think it's a nicer rod.

Well my favorite rod is almost certainly going to be my Daiwa Steez AGS Bottom Contact rod. I haven't fished it yet (waiting until I get out the kayaks) but I can feel every vibration and every guide when I put the rod sleeve on, it's insane! From what I gather, this rod is newer than the other Steez AGS rods where they made a new specific blank and everything to try to make the best rod possible, so I have no idea if the rest of the line holds up (but I wish I had the money to find out)

 

Most of my rods are Daiwa Tatulas which has been my go to line. They're very solid for the price. I also own a Tatula Elite and have another on the way. 

19 minutes ago, FrankN209 said:

For me also. 

Yeah, my favorite rods are my Expride’s and Poison Adrena’s.

G-Loomis Conquest, You want to go cheaper, do G-Loomis E6X

I own pricier rods but my favorite is the Mojo Bass. Great value and they have some great models 

ALX Zolos

Another fan of Fenwick

Fenwick Techna AV. 

Best fishing rod ever made. 
 

They stopped production a few years back. Do yourself a favor and find one. 

 

You can thank me later.

 

 

 

 

Mike

6 minutes ago, Mike L said:

Fenwick Techna AV. 

Best fishing rod ever made. 
 

They stopped production a few years back. Do yourself a favor and find one. 

 

You can thank me later.

 

 

 

 

Mike

What about the Techna PXs?  Do you like those?

My favorite is the OG Tatula series. With the new KAGE a close 2nd

NRX for bottom contact.

Witch Doctor for moving baits (getting ready to test Alpha Angler).

Daiwa Tatula, Dobyns Champion XP, Falcon Expert have been my favorite ones I've tried over the last few years that were under $200.00

Best bang for the buck.....  St. Croix Avid.  I do like all of the St. Croix rods I have though.

 

Favorite over all......  G. Loomis NRX or GLX

 

Fun to fish..... Megabass Destroyer P5

Phenix Maxim is one light and sensitive rod. Kinda want to pick up a casting version soon.  Not a handsome rod tho.  

Favorite is Gloomis.

1 hour ago, SmugOne said:

What about the Techna PXs?  Do you like those?

Sorry, I’ve never used one 

 

 

 

 

Mike

St Croix SCV.