ok... i need some help... (just ask my wife)

i'm looking to step outside my comfort zone (spinning reels only) and get my first baitcast setup. i will be using it for all around i suppose. i don't do much pitching, so mainly cranking, spinnerbait and some deep cranks (14ft or so)

i see the Compre at TW is $20 off. is this my best deal at $80?

Yup I would say so. Those sticks are light as envelopes.

i think so.

yep, can not go wrong with a Compre for $80.

Clarus is also good for $60, but I would go with the Compre.

I recently bought a Compre from TW (6'10" MHXF BC) and just got my rebate check a few days ago. It's a quality rod and a great value at $80.43 ($79.99 for the rod, after rebate, plus .44 for the price of the stamp to get the rebate!).

Another yes vote. Without the discount, I would have suggested the compre or the Lamiglas excel line.

You've got a ton of good options in the $100 and under price range. In addition to the Compre I would check out:

Abu Garcia Vendetta(~$80) or Veritas(~$100)

Bass Pro Carbonlite (~$100)

Falcon Buccoo (~$100)

I don't own the Falcon but do own both Abu rods and a Carbonlite. Both are GREAT rods for $100 or less and I wouldn't hesitate recommending either to anyone. I feel my Veritas is a little more sensitive than the BPS rod but it has a much stiffer action more suited to jigs, whereas the Carbonlite has a softer tip and feels more comfortable IMO.

Unfortunately I don't own a Compre to compare to but have used a friend's several times. It's not concrete by any means but I feel the Veritas/Carbonlite may have a slight edge in sensitivity. On the other hand, I prefer the look and feel of a full cork grip and the Compre is the only rod without split grips. It's hard to go wrong with a rod in the $100 range anymore, try and handle whatever models you're looking at (with the reel you will be using if possible) and choose whichever feels most comfortable to you.

I'd go with the Compre for that price. They're light, sensitive rods and if anything ever happens to it Shimano has great customer service in my experience.

Compres are great rods I have a 610 MHF, and it's an excellent stick

i'd get a carbonlite.....and they are on sale now!!

St.Croix SCII Blank rods are also good for the money IMO, but mainly the Premier and Triumph. The Mojo is just OD tip heavy.

I'e never handled or used the Carbonlite but its on sale and from the reviews and other endorsements by board members I would try it. My other choice would have been for the Cabelas Prodigy rod which is a great rod for multiple techniques at the $100 price point.

I have 2 Compres and they are great rods for the price. You are also getting a amazing warranty with it. In this price bracket there are alot of rods that fall in the " this years new rod " category. The Compres are tough, sensitive and well balanced. Both of mine are the 2 piece 6'6 medium fast. I leave them in my car. I also have 6 cumaras. I used to have some crucials but found that the Cumara was a much better rod and that a Compre was almost as good as the crucials so i sold the crucials and baught Compres and started buying cumaras.

IMO the Carbonlite is a Status Quo split grip rod. id stick with the Compre

I'd give the carbonlite a look at and see how it feels in your hands. I have been using the new micro guided one, and have nothing but positive things to say about it. It's well worth the money.

Carbonlite for sure I love mine.

Great rod... not going to beat it at that price point.

Skeet Reese senko/toad OR a Falcon HD 7' medium heavy will cover just about everything.