rod question

[goblueM]

Seeing as I'm now in Virginia and there are striped and hybrid bass (and up to 8 to 10 pound largemouth) in the reservoir near me, I need to beef up my tackle a bit

As a poor grad student my budget is a bit constrained... I'm looking for a rod to throw deep diving cranks, large swimbaits, and large spinnerbaits.

I only have money for ONE rod in the $100 to $120 range... any suggestions?

[mabr]

Buy the best reel you can after spending about $40.00 on a rod. Theres many rods out there that only ten years ago would have been $100.00. Im a fan of the berkley lighting rods for the money.

Reels, You get what you pay for. Shimano Citica is more than you have budgeted but would be worth it IMO. I also like the feel of the Revo's but havent fished with them.

[goblueM]

i already have the reels, just don't have the rod to handle the larger baits/fish

[river rat316]

Powell Max Square bill crankbait rod, rated for baits up to 1.5oz good for large cranks, spinnerbaits, and medium sized swim baits. Priced at $139.99

[RK]

I'm with RiverRat on the Powell, but I was going to suggest the 754 Glass Crankbait rod. Great for swimbaits (thought not the giant 8-inchers) deep cranks, and a good big spinnerbait rod. Plus it's glass so super forgiving when you have a fish at the boat. Love mine...

Cheers,

Rob Kimm

[goblueM]

awesome, thanks guys

[river rat316]

That would be a good choice also, thanks RK