Hello all. Looking to get a new rod. 6'6-7' mh casting rod. The reel is an stx-hs. price range around $200. primarily used for soft plastics. Suggestions???

Around?  +/- $20?

For $225 you can get a Loomis BCR 804 (6'8), $255 an MBR 784C (6'6).  For $200 a Shimano CUCX68MH (6'8 MH X-fast), $220 a CUCX72MH (7'2 MH X-fast).

Jmiles custom rod it is 100 bucks and kicks G.loomis shimano or any other rods BUTT.

St. Croix Avid for $160 to 200 depending on the model.

Powell 683c mh xf at $169.00.

Jmiles custom rod it is 100 bucks and kicks G.loomis shimano or any other rods BUTT.

" Out of the mouth of babes."

Well, with a little patience you might be able to find a deal on a G. Loomis IMX MBR844C. The MSRP is above your pricing point, but you might find one here in our Flea Market or on e-bay. If I only had one rod, this is the one. Otherwise, I am a big fan of the St Croix Avid series. The AC70MHF might be the ticket:

http://www.reedssports.com/Category/main.taf?cat=2286

8-)

Powell 703 or 704 C for $169. Awesome stick for the $$$. Super light and sensitive. Also, in the same design type (no foregrip, split handle), the Shimano Cumara's are very nice, for around $200.

If you like a more traditional design (full cork handle, no split grip) the St. Croix Avid is really nice for around $180.

At $200 price range you have a lot of good options. Pay attn to the warranty offered too.

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soccplayer07,

No matter what rod brand you purchase in your price point, make sure the reel fits the system and the balance feels good in your hand......

Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!!  

no recommendations for the carrot stix???

no recommendations for the carrot stix???

Is that what you really want ?

to be honest i am thinking about it. the way you posed your question has me a little worried...

to be honest i am thinking about it. the way you posed your question has me a little worried...

Please don't be worried , I know nothing about that particular rod . Just the way you inquired about the carrot stix led me to believe that was the rod you wanted some info on. A lot of people on this forum love them but like I said earlier I have no opinion myself. Sorry if I upset you.

Save up more and get a Loomis. IMO Loomis jig/worm rods are hard to beat (and I am a huge St. Croix fan). Avids are good too for the money.

I fished a Carrot stix this weekend and didnt like it. However, some people love their carrots. Just a personal preference, but I am not a fan.

Jmiles custom rod it is 100 bucks and kicks G.loomis shimano or any other rods BUTT.

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Shimano Cumara

I fished a Carrot stix this weekend and didnt like it. However, some people love their carrots. Just a personal preference, but I am not a fan.

Huh, thats the first one I have heard, what didn't you like about it?

I own a couple Carrots and love them, super light, and super sensitive. And the price is hard to beat. Fish with an Avid or IMX then fish a Carrot and you would be amazed.

I fished a Carrot stix this weekend and didnt like it. However, some people love their carrots. Just a personal preference, but I am not a fan.

Huh, thats the first one I have heard, what didn't you like about it?

I own a couple Carrots and love them, super light, and super sensitive. And the price is hard to beat. Fish with an Avid or IMX then fish a Carrot and you would be amazed.

The rod just didnt live up to the hype IMO. Yes, it was super light weight but I didnt feel the increased sensitivity that people rave about. Granted I only spent a few hours with this rod (fishing jigs), but it is a stretch to compare it to an IMX. Of course the IMX cost $100 more too. For the money I could justify the purchase. Would I buy one over an IMX if I had a choice? No. Perhaps my expectations were too high.

Ok, to each his own, just curious.

Ok the blank is prob a loomis but the cosmetics on a john miles custom is UNBELIEVABLE

Ok the blank is prob a loomis  

basspro96-  he lists his blanks as "im-6"-  more likely a private label since the finished rods so inexpensive.  

Ok the blank is prob a loomis but the cosmetics on a john miles custom is UNBELIEVABLE

If it is  , it is a very cheap loomis. You don't get a top notch rod built with quality components for 100.00 final cost. Sorry but that's the way it is.

i paid somwhere around 220 for my Loomis GL3 7' MH fast action rod...very light and sensitive...you can actually feel the fish fart ;D