help on new rod selection

[northernfishin]

Looking for some third party knowledge on what new rod I should get to pair with a president spinning reel. I fish eyes, pike, bass, crappies, and perch in Canadian sheild lakes of northern mn and now Ontario. I currently have a 6' M-F, 6' MH-F, 4-6'6" M-F spinning rods, and 2 6'6" MH-F baitcasting rods.

What would be a good rod under 100$ to compliment the president reel and help complete the versatility of my rod collection? Most of my rods are Shimano, pfluger, and quantum.

[Deitz Dittrich]

well, you seem pretty set in 6' and 6'6".. maybe a 7'mh for pike?.. or a 6' ML for the panfish? as for the rod.. there are quite a few decent rods in that price range.

[BoxMN]

6'9" or 7' ML with extra fast tip. Can cast senkos out a long ways, or even toss some light jigs for panfish or walleye. I have a 6'9" st croix casting in this configuration (won't cast panfish jigs but does cast lightweight lures with my curado very well), and just got a 7'2" spinning in mxf (custom TB Predator with a Verano reel, but that was spendy and a present) and love them both. These are great for long casts in clear water.

XF tips are not good with spinnerbaits or many crankbaits but you have that covered with what you already having.

[northernfishin]

I pretty much have the 6 or 6,6 cause its what I've inherited or liked as versitle rod. I was looking at a 6-10 Fenwick hmx MH but have been hearing more of people to look at a ml 6-6.

[icehole10]

If you do a lot of rigging, I prefer a 7'6' ML-fast or Xfast. I have a couple different brands, and couple that I made, but that's just my preference.

[Mistermojo]

Around the $100 price range, the Shimano Compre and Fenwick HMG come to mind. I'd look for a 7' ML action - I have the Compre and use it for pulling rigs as well as jigging. If you want to save a few bucks, I just picked up a Fenwick Eagle for $69 with a Pflueger Trion reel (basically free reel) from Joe's in Roseville. Not sure how long the sale is on, but you might be able to get the same deal online.

Used the Eagle opening weekend and was very happy with it. I have a couple of Fenwick ice rods and now 2 Eagles and have been very happy with Fenwick as well as Shimano. Used to be a lifetime warranty on the Shimano, not sure if there still is or not.

[DLD24]

Take a look at the 13 fishing rods i have the 7ft M Omen and like it a lot...