What is the Least expensive rod that You have

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What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by goldrod » Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:26 am

That you always take with you and what do you use it for?

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by Mattman » Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:46 am

Berkley Series One. I did rewrap it with SiC's and in spiral configuration. Handle is stock.

I really like it for spinnerbaits.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by goldrod » Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:49 am

i have a buddy who LOVES that rod,
not really sure why as I 've never used it but i can imagine how much more he'd like it if the guides were re-wrapped. I will pass that along.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by goldrod » Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:52 am

I have a cork crucial 6"8 med/xfast that I really like but I just worm fish with it when i am fishing docks.
Just the right blend of speed power and length.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by nitromane » Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:15 am

american rodsmith mag medium :oops: I use it for gunfish. I think I paid 20 for it on clearance at Academy

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by Cal » Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:20 am

Mattman wrote:Berkley Series One. I did rewrap it with SiC's and in spiral configuration. Handle is stock.

I really like it for spinnerbaits.
nice! =D> =D>

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by rt dak » Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:25 am

I think a better question for me is what the most expensive rod I have is. :lol: My cheapest rod is a 4'8" Ugly Stik that I use for float fishing for panfish.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by MaxZmus » Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:32 am

6'2" shimano clarus 4-10 lb with old stradic 2000. I use it for dropshot,neko rig, flyline mackeral for catfish, flyline breadballs for carp, trout etc... Anything that doesnt require heavy line and lures this combo does it.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by fishingandfords » Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:59 am

at this point my 7'MH legend elite

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by BucketHunter » Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:04 am

Original Shimano Compre 6'6" Medium Heavy.
My first baitcast rod. First time I put braid on it I couldn't believe I could feel my T-rigged worm ticking branches in 20 feet of water.
It doesn't impress me so much anymore sensitivity wise, but it's still a great sniper spinnerbait rod for tight spaces.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by Mattman » Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:08 am

goldrod wrote:i have a buddy who LOVES that rod,
not really sure why as I 've never used it but i can imagine how much more he'd like it if the guides were re-wrapped. I will pass that along.

Honestly...I really really like that rod. I have two as a matter of fact. I've been considering a complete overhaul of them. Possibly extending one to 7'6".

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by sn95 » Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:57 am

A BPS Microlight that's 8'6" I normally use it for panfish/catfish, but sometimes for bass if I can only seem to catch the little guys. I'm hoping to replace it with a true ultralight for panfish and a finesse casting set up for bass though.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by Teal101 » Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:31 pm

Two Shimano Scimitars. Booth spinning, one 6'-6" ML and the other 7' M. I use the ML all the time for smallies, dragging grubs, etc.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by smalljaw » Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:36 pm

The Abu Garcia Vendetta and I really like it. The 6'6" M-F is great for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits,and swim jigs but I've used for big jerkbaits and topwaters and it worked just fine, the rod is an awesome caster, nice distance and accuracy with it.

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Re: What is the Least expensive rod that You have

Post by Nitroman77 » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:01 pm

Dobyns savvy 703cs spinnerbaits
Savvy 735c frogs

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