Help with bass rod selection

[Jeff13]

Just really now getting into bass fishing. I do mostly soft plastics Texas rigged. I got a great reel but looking for a good rod to combo it with. Looking not to spend over $200 on a rod so that probably rules out g-loomis. I really would like something 7 feet at least with a fast tip I would assume. What do you guys suggest?

[walleyeking19]

I like the Skeet Reese Rods (the bright yellow ones). They're relatively cheap, I think like $90 or $100 bucks, and they have tons of different types for each fishing type.

[corncob]

Shimano rods are good quality and in your price range.

[Nick Kuhn]

I like my Mojo Bass as a good 7' Medium Fast spinning. A little tip heavy, but that doesn't bother me. Great sensitivity though, and pretty good hook-setting power (doesn't quite drive them home as well as my Cumara does, but that's more than double the hit on the wallet).

[mww24]

ducketts are nice. the mojo bass is nice to. But if your going to spend around 200.00 I don't think you can beat a st croix avid for sensitivity. Also the st croix rage is nice. its the same blank as the avid just has different guides reel seat and handle but is a nice rod. I own all 4 of the rods i mentioned and believe the avid is the best out of all 4 and they are all similar in price except the mojo is a bit cheaper than the others.

[jac714]

I have a couple of the Mojo bass rods (7' Medium Fast Spinning and 7'Medium Fast Casting and a 7" Medium-Heavy Moderate (Power Spin, Plastics and Crankbait models)) and love all of them. They are reasonably priced (about a hundred bucks) light responsive, and have a good (5 year) warranty.

I don't think you can get a better purpose built bass rod for less, although if you find one let me know as I am always looking for new toys. :-)

[Deitz Dittrich]

Shimano Crucial.. for the money, prob some of the best rods out there and under $200... My opinion at least.. And the new GL2 Loomis 7'1" Fast M/H jig and worm rod is $200 on the button.

[swampbuck]

New rod that I got to finall see at Icast

Check out 13 fishing! Omen is an amazing rod that will retail for $100

The Envy is a higher end starting at

$225 to $260 but has recoil guides

[UofMBASS]

I second the Crucial. I just ordered a 7'2" Medium/Heavy Fast Action to go with my Chronarch 50e

[bwa]

Duckett Micro Magic

[chuckwagon]

Not to steal the thread ... but what is everyones preference on reel for plastics t rigged or otherwise? If im flip/piching them ill go to that casting combo but for any other method .... spinning or casting?

[Craigums]

I wish I could find the old style Crucial with the cork handle, I've been looking for a new Jig rod. Not a fan of the new style grips

[jalberg]

I've got a 7'H xf crucial with cork that I would let go for $50

[mainbutter]

for swimming soft plastics (I usually use 'em on a jighead instead of T-rigged, but very close to the same kind of rigging), I LOVE medium gander mountain brand rods. I just hate the feel of anything heavier, and GM brand rods have done me well. I've put them through plenty of abuse as well, which is something I want a rod to handle. I don't know if I'd be willing to let a $100+ rod go through the kind of abuse I want to put rods through.

[HellaBass]

Dobyns Savvy for $150 Micro series, totally worth a look, 704C or 734C models

[itchmesir]

Ross FlyStik 6wt

[Jason_Gundersen]

for swimming soft plastics (I usually use 'em on a jighead instead of T-rigged, but very close to the same kind of rigging), I LOVE medium gander mountain brand rods. I just hate the feel of anything heavier, and GM brand rods have done me well. I've put them through plenty of abuse as well, which is something I want a rod to handle. I don't know if I'd be willing to let a $100+ rod go through the kind of abuse I want to put rods through.

I used to buy St Croixs but realized I could spend less for same quality...GM rods are great along with Cabelas prodigy and a lot cheaper

[corncob]

I picked up a 7-2 medium fast Cumara, sweet rod for sure.....Should ac tually rate a bit higher than medium ,but, ,light, super sensitive , great backbone, luv it.

[Nick Kuhn]

I picked up a 7-2 medium fast Cumara, sweet rod for sure.....Should ac tually rate a bit higher than medium ,but, ,light, super sensitive , great backbone, luv it.

Those are more than 2 bills though, unless you found a deal.

[SluggoMaster]

The Veritas rods are a good deal for the money.

[corncob]

I shopped around and found this Cumara from a private party, and, while very slightly used , it is flawless, a 10 out 10 and cost me $130...I have a Veritas as well, and the Cumara rules....Some times it is wise to check the internet...I don't often buy used rods or reels ,but, deals are out there.

[turn_in_poachers]

Dobyns Savvy 703

And Im surprised theyre not mentioned more but Powell rods. 683 or 703 will cover almost all applications.

[Cecil]

Keep an eye out for deals on the cumara. There is a new one coming out, so many stores will start to discount the old ones...

[corncob]

Cecil, Im curious how you rate the Cumaras?....I have a Compre, Veritas, Kistler Helium, Platinum ZX, Okuma Cone, and Cumara among others....Have to say ,it seems the Cumara has the edge on the rest , all things considered......Havent been able to bring myself to spend the money for the very high end rods as of yet..

[Cecil]

I have a few Cumaras and love them. The thing I love the most is the actions on them. Very good tip action and quick where they need to be. Probably the most durable high-ish end rod I know of. And the over the counter warranty is tough to beat...