So which USA rod in the 200 dollar price range would you want?

Ive got a Falcon Cara and a St. Croix Avid. The Cara blows the Avid out of the water!

For $200 I would look for a used G Loomis GLX BCR803... Best rod I've ever fished for bottom contact.

Currently I have:

(1) Powell Max 683

(1) G Loomis GLX mentioned above

(2) St. Croix Avids Cranking & a AVC70MHF

(2) Shimano Compres cranking rods

(1) Dobyns Champion 704

GLX everyday and twice on Sunday. Amazing rod and can be found in the flea market for a steal. I'm scared to try the NRX.

For $200 I would look for a used G Loomis GLX BCR803... Best rod I've ever fished for bottom contact.

Currently I have:

(1) Powell Max 683

(1) G Loomis GLX mentioned above

(2) St. Croix Avids Cranking & a AVC70MHF

(2) Shimano Compres cranking rods

(1) Dobyns Champion 704

GLX everyday and twice on Sunday. Amazing rod and can be found in the flea market for a steal. I'm scared to try the NRX.

How do you like the Champion?

How do you like the Champion?

That Champion is a sweet all purpose stick! I have one in the Champion line and 2 of the Savvy series with the same specs. Awesome!

Of those listed I would say the Avid, although I've not fished a Cara, always wanted one. Every instinct I have says go big or go home with the Loomis rods, the lower end is unimpressive and seems over priced, to me atleast. I would honestly look for a sale and get a Dobyns Champion or Daiwa Zillion. The Shimano Cumara is a great rod too but Shimano usually doesn't participate in sales.

G. Loomis IMX series show up in our Flea Market frequently.

In excellent shape, these will run $150 - $175, shipped.

If you are looking for an "all-around" rod, I suggest the

MBR843C or 844C.

How do you like the Champion?

It's an excellent quality rod (light, balanced, nice components) but no where near as sensitive as the GLX. I think I may have been expecting too much from it. It's has a soft tip though so that makes it fairly versatile.