I'm going through my rods/reels to pass the time up here in freezing New England.  Winter makes me absolutely stir crazy and I blame winter for my recent irresponsible financial transactions at TW for stuff I really don't need.  Anyway...

 

My question - how many different rod brands do you use?  Do you stick with one brand, two, or just whatever "feels" right, assuming you're fortunate enough to find a rod in stock at your local tackle shop that you can get your hands on instead of buying online.  I like all the stuff I use, but I use 6-7 different rod brands and as most of you know there can sometimes be a difference in power and/or action from one brand to another.  I'm thinking of selling some off and replacing with one brand for more consistency throughout. 

 

I'm not trying to start a debate about who make the best rods, just seeing how many different brands you guys use.  Thanks

 

the action that im looking for is more important to me than brand. i have st.croix megabass, shimano,and dobyns right now. i like them all for their intended purpose.

I try to be fairly consistant

 

A couple years ago, it was mainly Diawa with a couple Dobyns

Now it's half Dobyns, 1/4 Diawa and 1/4 Okuma

Brand doesn't matter to me really.  I want a rod for the job at hand.  Right now I have Robyn's, st croix, Shimano and a couple ducketts in my conventional gear.  My fly rods I am slightly more brand loyal but I have TFO & Sage right now.  

I own 9 rods. 6 different brands

Dobyns, St. Croix, Shimano, Abu and a couple of BPS sticks. There are so many good rod brands that you really can’t go wrong as long as you get one with the specs that fit your needs

I have bps brands, 2 different dobyns lines 2 different lines of  falcon rods and a shimano rod.  I’ve only been fishing somewhat seriously for a few years. Still working out what types of rods fit my somewhat developing style of fishing. So far I like  everything I’ve got to try. 

So I guess that’s 4 different brands. 

Im not committed to one brand, I currently have 5 different brands. The main thing is they all work.

29.  34 if you count fly rods.  37 if you count custom rods.

I have Several custom rods & 3 different series of Dobyns Rods. 100% Shimano Reels

Shimano 2 lines - 6 rods

St Croix 3 lines - 4 rods

Dobyns 3 lines - 7 rods

Diawa 2 lines - 2 rods

Megabass - 1 rod

G Loomis - 1 rod

Kastking - 1 rod

Shakespeare - 1 rod

 

scott

Lews , Abu , and Dobyns  is what I’m using now. 

OK so it looks like most have some variety in their arsenal.  Especially you new2BC4bass, you're my new idol lol.  I was thinking it was only me.  I have a Shimano, a St. Croix, a Loomis, 2 going on 3 Dobyns, 2 Kistler, and a Fenwick.  Thanks for all the replies

I have a half dozen or more brands, but I acquired those while trying to find a manufacturer and line that I really liked.  

 

The main reason I try to stick with one or two rod makers and the same line within that brand is simple: With no industry standard on power and action, and the majority of my purchases being online, I can order a rod with minimal guess work in what I am going to receive.  

I have rods from Shimano, G. Loomis, St. Croix, Quantum, Megabass, 13 Fishing, and Abu Garcia.  If it feels good, I will fish it. 

Let me think - St. Croix, Shimano, Dobyns, Lew's, Duckett, BPS, and Shakespeare. 

 

The St. Croix and Shimano I bought online because of reputation. I actually haven't tried out my Shimano Expride yet. The rest I bought after picking them up in the store.

 

 

i’m very brand loyal to daiwa. not just because of my OCD, but also because i like to know and be confident in how each rod is going to feel when they are in my hands. whether it’s sensitivity, rod tip, action, or weight. 

 

iRod

Powell

Dobyn's

St.Croix

13 Fishing

Daiwa

G-Loomise Conquest only. Just have one Dobyn's Champion 907 for my extra large swimbaits. And one Shimano curado 806 for umbrella rig and frogging and punching in summer.

 

5 St. Croix, 2 Loomis, 1 Shimano, 1 Abu, and several Ugly Sticks laying around.  

 

Fly rods I'm more brand loyal all mine are Thomas and Thomas except for my first rod which is a TFO.

Only Dobyns

Dobyns

Shimano

13 Fishing

Fenwick

Star Rods

I'm all over the place.

 

Shimano- 5

Megabass- 2

Kistler- 4

Dobyns- 3

ALX- 2

Lew's- 3

Daiwa- 1

Evergreen- 1

Fenwick-1

Jenko- 1

13 Fishing- 1

St. Croix- 1

Cabela's- 2

 

 

3 brands.

1 Turners house brand, spinning rod.

2 Diawa Tatula rods, both baitcasters.

4 Irod baitcasters. These are by far my favorite.

 

80% of my rods are

Daiwa

Shimano

majorcraft.