What are some good fishing rods?

[Specop 007]

Like it says, what are some good brands of fishing rods?

 

[dug777]

Ugly Stik

 

[Insane3D]

There are many good ones, it really depends on the type of action you are looking for. I prefer a rod made by Berkley called the "Lightning Rod". It has a great medium action to it, and the eyes are stainless steel instead of the standard plastic/ceramic that break after awhile...

 

[drifter106]

Depends on what you want...something inexpensive, go to Walmart...want something good with sensitivity get you a graphite (IM7 would be good) expenisve...but well worth it...

 

[Sheepathon]

make sure it has carbon fiber and nos

 

[h8red]

get a Bass Pro XPS rod . I have one and love it. For $60 you will find that you can't find a better rod than this in that price range

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: drifter106
Depends on what you want...something inexpensive, go to Walmart...want something good with sensitivity get you a graphite (IM7 would be good) expenisve...but well worth it...

Actually, at least up here, Wal-Mart carries some higher end rods. Yeah, most of the stuff they have is cheap to mid-grade, but they do have som nicer ones if you are at a store with a well stocked sporting goods department...

 

[Specop 007]

Lets put this in perspective fellas.
I'm working towards a custom AR thats going to hit near 2 grand. Dropping 1-200 for a rod aint no thing.

 

Bass Pro shop, dicks sporting goods, and the like carry great poles online and at a store location.

 

[DeadByDawn]

I like St. Croix rods

 

[sharkeeper]

First of all, just where do you plan to go fishing?

 

[klod]

Good site for reviews here.

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: sharkeeper
First of all, just where do you plan to go fishing?

Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska.
Any place theres water most likely.

 

[SnipeMasterJ13]

I have a fennwick. No problems with it.

 

[JDMnAR1]

What kind of fishing you plan on doing will make a big difference in rod recommendations as well. If you are planning on wading a creek, it is hard to beat an ultra-light spinning rig IMO, but if you are headed to the lake for some catfish action, that wouldn't really be appropriate.

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1
What kind of fishing you plan on doing will make a big difference in rod recommendations as well. If you are planning on wading a creek, it is hard to beat an ultra-light spinning rig IMO, but if you are headed to the lake for some catfish action, that wouldn't really be appropriate.

Bass and walleye, some catfish. Normal freshwater bank/baot fishin, no wading though.

 

[sharkeeper]

Oh that doesn't require much in the way of tackle!

Ugly stick will suit you fine.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

I enjoy fishing out of a float tube. I would recommend a pair of chest high waders, and you'll need flippers for propulsion.

Works best for smaller lakes where there is easy access.

As far as tackle goes, throw a mid weight white spinner with some red/orange plastic trailer and you will kill them.

 

[flot]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: sharkeeper
First of all, just where do you plan to go fishing?

Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska.
Any place theres water most likely.

I don't think you could have possibly named 3 other states that less conveyed my impression of "any place there is water."

<-- Flot is looking for a good affordable rod to go fishing off the coast of S. Florida

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: flot

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: sharkeeper
First of all, just where do you plan to go fishing?

Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska.
Any place theres water most likely.

I don't think you could have possibly named 3 other states that less conveyed my impression of "any place there is water."

<-- Flot is looking for a good affordable rod to go fishing off the coast of S. Florida

haha

 

[astrosfan90]

I'll agree with some of the previous posters and recommend Ugly Stick. I love 'em, have two myself. Great feel and sturdy as hell. I've been using one of my two for 13 years now without a problem, and in that time I've broken and/or retired several other rods. I always wind up back with my Ugly Stick.

 

[DrPizza]

I'll 3rd or 4th the ugly stick. Since my kids/dogs have a nasty habit of breaking my rods, I've found ugly sticks to be indestructable, and at the same time, sensitive enough to detect even the slightest of bites by bass.