Jigging Rod for <$100

[Vitreus]

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?!!?!?!?!?!!!?!?!??????

[RawHog]

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.

[Vitreus]

What show?

[FisH_SLaYer24]

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

[holmsvc]

How did you break it? It's a lifetime warranty rod. Shimano will most likely replace it.

[RawHog]

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.

[Vitreus]

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.

[Hatch99]

I would suggest the Compre as well. Check out the show as mentioned. I got a great deal on the Compres last year at the show!

[paceman]

I have heard some very good things about limit creek rods....

[Fish Head]

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.

[JohnMickish]

The new line of Jason Mitchell rods will be out by the sports show. I haven't seen them but I hear they are going to be one of the best rods at that price point.

It's worth checking out.

[Shorelunch]

Gander Mtn has very good house brand rods, GSX I think, for around $90. Fenwicks are good too - not sure on their warranty.

[Northlander]

Check out the limit creek smoothie its a very nice rod for the $.

[Eric_Kruger]

im not sure if they still make it but I have a 3 year old rapala 6' mf rod that for 60 bucks is the best jigging rod I have ever used....

the limit creek smoothie is nice as well.

[jmg]

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.

[outdoorsmin]

Limit creek ftw

[Wayne Ek]

Stop in at the Okuma booth at the sports show. Say Hi and take a look at the Dead Eye rods. MSRP of $99.99 with a life time over the counter warranty, with no fee.

[whitebassman]

Look at TFO (Temple Fork Outfitters). Started into them at the end of last fall. Very nice for the money. Think G. Loomis without the price tag. It's designed by him too.

[TSchultz]

Another vote for limit creek smoothie. They fish much more expensive than they really are.

[paceman]

I wish they sold the LC smoothie some place around here.....

[OnAFly]

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.

[whitebassman]

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.

[TruthWalleyes]

Eyecon ml7'6"xf

[Walleye Guy]

"Check out the limit creek smoothie its a very nice rod for the $."

Times 2......

[Vitreus]

Lot of votes for the limit creek. Any idea who sells them?