I need a fishing rod any suggestions?

[Infidelity]

Looking for a rod under 100 dollars thats good for salt water fishing for big fish. I'm thinking of getting a 10 foot Uglystick from Modells for around 75 dollars. Any ideas? Thanks, Dave

 

[Buddhist]

those ugly sticks aren't bad for the buck.
I'd say stick with that... if not, a daiwa rod.
I'm old school and still think daiwa makes the best fishing gear in the world.
-M.T.O

 

[Tripleshot]

Daiwa gear is pretty good stuff. you might look for Abu Garcia gear too. Shakespear is OK. Best bet is put a rod in your hand that you will use for the type of fishing you will do and when it feels good,buy it.

Once your hooked into fishing,the merchants have you. you will never be satisfied. There will always be something better someone will brag about.

The 3 I mentioned are reliable and capable of catching fish. You do the rest.

Damn,I think I'll go fishing now.

 

[SirFshAlot]

I'm old school and still think daiwa makes the best fishing gear in the world

that must be a really old school

some time you'll have to get your hands on a G. Loomis rod

I build my own flyfishing and spinning rods, and G. Loomis blows everything else away.
But they're pretty high priced.

 

[Copperman]

I use ugly sticks for every fishing I do..... from bass to crappie......

but I don't do no salt water fishing..... I love em for fresh water
they got my vote of approval

 

[SpeedTrap]

one that will catch fish would be my suggestion

 

[Buddhist]

hehe
old school for me = 15 years back (since i myself am only of age 22)

Making your rods :Q Nice.
Fishing is a complete art form then.

 

[Doggiedog]

Another vote for the Ugly Stick. Plus, they come with a lifetime guarantee so if you break it, you can get a new one. If not get a Daiwa. I stupidly bought a Zebco and I hate it.

 

[Capn]

10 feet? What do you need anything that long for? What kind of fishing do you do?

I like Penn rods, good stuff.

 

[Moonbeam]

10ft is too short for surf casting for stripers.

 

[Fuzzmuncher]

Daiwa has a nice line of sealine surf-rods for a bit under $100. I like ugly sticks for durability, but not much else. They are good rods no doubt, but I much prefer a faster taper(stiffer). The sealine's can cast farther as well(used em for long-casting competition when broke my primary)

 

[Electric Amish]

Shakespeare, Fenrik, Abu Garcia

10'??

Guess you aren't doing much stream fishing in the mountains...

amish

 

[Fuzzmuncher]

<< Shakespeare, Fenrik, Abu Garcia >>



Think ya meant Fenwick

BTW Moonbeam, sometimes 10' is better when it's windy to punch casts through the gusts. All preference of course.

 

[Electric Amish]

Woah! I'm really having a bad day.

amish

 

[Electric Amish]

DOH!!!

Yeah, uh, I meant Fenwick.

amish

 

[Hooobi]

3 12' Ugly Stick Surf Rods have lasted me 10 years so far and still in great shape, can't beat them for durability

 

[Linh]

g loomis makes saltwater gear?

i've got a 12' ugly stick for surf fishing, best bang for the buck. the thing takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

 

[MattCo]

Get one of those little Snoopy rod&amp;reel sets.... the fish cant see it anyway.

-MC

 

[SirFshAlot]

g loomis makes saltwater gear?

g.loomis hybrids

saltwater Fly Rods!

 

[SpeedTrap]

wait till they surface then use your pistol