I'm looking to give a spinning rod as a gift. It will go with a Daiwa Exceler 2500. The politically correct price range would be about $65 or less. My objective is to replace my father-in-law's heavy power rod with something lighter for lures in the 1/8 to 1/2 oz. range.

Currently, the BPS Extreme and Fenwick HMX are available for $65. However, the Shimano Clarus or possibly the St. Croix Premier seem to be in the same ball park as well.

I'd probably go 6'6" in a 2-Piece model.

Casting, sensitivity are light weight are of equal importance. I like my BPS Extreme, but I like the Fenwick name for a gift.

Thanks for your suggestions.

Leon

I've got both the Clarus and the Extreme rods.  The Extreme rod for me is more comfortable since it has a larger diameter grip than the Clarus.

Thanks Shellback, other than the grip, are they fairly close in performance?

Clarus has a lifetime warrenty also  

I do not own all three of these rods but am pleased with the price and performance of BPS Extreme.  Right now BPS has the $99.99 Extreme on sale for $64.99.

Kelley

I recently purchased two BPS Extremes. Couldn't be happier.

i would go with a 1 piece 6-6 mh extreme

Thanks guys!