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Jigging Rod for <$100

Vitreus

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Looking to replace my old Shimano Clarus rod that I snapped last fall. I'll probably go with a 6'6" medium for multi species with an emphasis on walleye, but also smallmouth-capable. What would you recommend?!!?!?!?!?!!!?!?!??????

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St croix eyecon, premier, or mojo bass. Fenwick hmg or elite tech, 13 omen, Shimano compre. I would go to the show honestly and pick up a rod that retails below 200 and actually pay about 100 or just over.

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The Northwest Sports Show, it March 21st-24th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

I agree that the rods stated would be a very good choice, but you will be able to upgrade your rod and end up paying a similar cost if you purchase at the sportshow. With all of that said, I absolutely love my Shimano Compre grin

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I think you would be really happy with a st croix avid that retails for about 180. If you can find a retailer that will give you 30-40% off retail, that would put u between 110 and about 140 after taxes. Some retailers at the show will literally sell you a rod for about 5 dollars above their cost if you approach them with the right attitude and simply being friendly. Those places (joes, thorne, reeds, etc) go to those shows to move product, not sit on it. Wholesale cost on an avid is probably between 60 and 80 dollars. So you could really find any rod almost for half off. Reels are a different story as their wholesale cost is usually a bit higher than rods.

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I already have an avid and I love it, just not willing to spend that kind of dough again. If I could find it at the price you mentioned, I would snatch it in a heartbeat. And I broke the tip of the rod by snapping it onto rocks. I could probably make a scene and get it replaced actually... But I still want a new rod.

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You can get a Fenwick HMX 6'6' medium, fast for $79.99. Nice rod for the money!

As mentioned before, the Northwest Sports Show is a good place to pick up a rod. Generally you can get them for 15-20% off the retail.

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How are the new Jason Mitchell rods different than last year's models?

Bought one last yr. at the show. It's ok, but wish it were more sensitive(7'ML). Wondering if they changed materials in the blanks and the guides.

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Huh, I didn't know TFO was branching out of the Fly rod business. Lots of guys use and recommend their rods.

Me, I'd go with a Fenwick HMG 6'6". Great all around jigging rod.

I've also been a big fan of Fenwick recently before TFO now. I just can't stand the handles of St Croix. i prefer handles with a grip, don't like gripping the reel seat attachment part.

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