Walleye rods?

[kiefer06]

Are there any suggestions to a good semi cheap ($30-$100)walleye rod? G Loomis, Fenwick, St. Croix, etc. what do you like and why?

[Deitz Dittrich]

I think it really depends on what you want to do with the rod. TO be honest there are quite a few rods that fit the bill of a decent rod for under $100.. I think the importnant thing is.. a rod is a tool.. I would not use the same rod for jigs as I would for lindy rigging.. Like I would not use a flat head screwdriver when a phillips is needed...

Shimano Compre

St.Croix Premier

are both under $100 and are great rods..

Also look up Midwest Rod and Reel they are a sponsor of this site.. they do custom rods, and can make pretty much whatever you want... They make keep you in that $100 range as well and give you exactly what you need!

http://www.midwestrodandreel.com/

[ZOKU]

I can vouch for Midwest Rod & Reel... excellent workmanship and great customer service!! My wife got me a 7'0" Medium Heavy spinning reel for my birthday in August. I'd recommend them!!

[andy j]

I agree with Dietz, THe Premiers are a good rod for the $. And the compres with a lifetime overthecounter warrenty for the less the $100 is a good rod especially now that they have faster actions. Another good walleye rod for the $ is the gander mountain Pro Select rods. They are lightweight, fast actions, fuji components and run for $60.

[Northlander]

As was stated earlier Midwest Rods makes awesome rods. May cost a bit more but well worth it. If your going to spend $100 you might as well spend a bit more and get a custom rod EXACTLY how ya want it.

If thats too much $ the rods mentioned as well as Fenwicks and Diawa have been good to me in the past.

[Captain B.R.K]

AJ throwing a line about the Gander Mountain rods because he use to work there and that's all he knows

(I can't say much either because I worked with AJ)

In all seriousness, I would definately look at the GM rods! For the price, the quality is there plus GM is very generous with their warranty program.

[Borch]

Yes the Gander and Scheels rods are very good and come with a no questions over the counter exchange if something should happen to them. The other rods mentioned are very good as well.

[priorbass]

KIEFER CHECK MIDWEST OUT UNDER STORE SALES ...WE MAY HAVE JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

[Tyler Holm]

Gary Roach series of the Berkley Lightning Rod. I have 2 of them and love them. 6'3" & 6'6" medium light rods. The have a soft tip which is perfect for jigging and yet a solid enough backbone to pull crankbaits. They might be harder to find at your Gander or Scheels stores. Might have to go to a smaller specialty store or online. Around $65 bucks.

[jigginjim]

I work at Gander mountain and use gm rods. I would seriously look at the tourynment series rod. They are light weight and hold up really well. also have a 2yr warranty.

I also would use 6ft med. for jigging,and a 7ft med. for rigging. The 7ft makes a good slip bobber rod.

[Rivernut]

I'm a big fan of the G.M. spinning rod's. I am not sure which one it is, but the light grey one's are really nice. I use a 6ft. med. and 7ft. for rigging also.

[slick814]

I've got a Cabela's Fish Eagle rod and love it!!

I know that the G-Loomis & St. Croix are quality rods, but they can also be more than the $100 that you're looking to spend as your max.

Haven't had the opportunity to use or deal with Midwest Rod & Reel, but have seen many great comments & compliments about them, so you may want to check them out.

ANd Shimano makes good uality gear in all of it's price ranges.

Go to a store, check out the selection, and go with what feels best in your hand. That's my honest recommendation.

[jigginjim]

rivernut, Those are the rods i waas refering to and $79.99 each their also as good as a loomis.

Light weight and sensitive.

[kslipsinker]

I work with Jim at Gander, and think we should mention the new Gander Ultimate series at under $100. I own three Tourney rods, and they are very nice. I picked up a medium heavy Ultimate with a fast tip as a worming rod for bass. I have to say it is the best rod in the arsenal right now. It is by far a great bang for the buck!