$60 rods

sqhertz · Post by **sqhertz** » Sun May 04, 2014 3:20 am

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 6' 2 piece procyon but was curious if there is any other $60 rods worth looking at. It will be paired with a 6925 president and 15/4 braid.

Smead · Post by **Smead** » Sun May 04, 2014 8:25 am

New style or older model?

Though either way about the only other options are BPS or Cabela's store brands.

The cheaper Spinmatic C rods get favorable reviews, but the general quality doesn't seem as good as my older style Procyons.

sqhertz · Post by **sqhertz** » Sun May 04, 2014 9:51 am

It's an older model with the fuji guides.

sqhertz · Post by **sqhertz** » Sun May 04, 2014 10:20 am

I went ahead and bit the bullet. It should be on the way tomorrow.
After putting my president on my old ugly stick light and missing a few fish today, I'll appreciate any bit of quality. The one Mayan cichlid I managed to pull in still didn't change how I feel a out that uglys noodle like quality.
I searched around a bit and the only other options in a 6' 2 piece rod were daiwa cheaper offerings which I almost got just because. Kinda glad the older procyon is still available on fleabay. The seller has a few in lengths from 6'-7'. Even with their ridiculous $20 shipping, I paid just a bit over $50 for it.

Smead · Post by **Smead** » Sun May 04, 2014 2:37 pm

I know exactly who you got it from...that shipping rate is silly.

You might want to inquire if they made an error in the listing and the cost stated is for a one piece rod...can't hurt to try.

PancakeFace22 · Post by **PancakeFace22** » Sun May 04, 2014 2:38 pm

Until I started using longer ultralights, my favorite rod was my Falcon Original 5ft ultralight. I still really like fishing with it for tight quarters ultralight fishing. I think they retail for $60.

Hope you enjoy the rod you chose. I'm jealous of the fact that you have things like Mayan cichlids in your local waters.

sqhertz · Post by **sqhertz** » Wed May 07, 2014 8:34 am

Good call Smead. They should now be changing their shipping on the 2 pieces to $10. Got my refund also.

Smead · Post by **Smead** » Wed May 07, 2014 12:37 pm

sqhertz wrote:Good call Smead. They should now be changing their shipping on the 2 pieces to $10. Got my refund also.

Excellent!!

A good deal went to a very good one.

sqhertz · Post by **sqhertz** » Wed May 07, 2014 1:44 pm

I would say so! Got it today and so far I'm pretty impressed for what turned out to be a $40 rod. I may have to pick up another just because they're so cheap with fuji components. I'll try to give a report soon.

Smead · Post by **Smead** » Wed May 07, 2014 3:53 pm

Definite upgrade over the Spinmatic with the Fuji hardware and IM7 material instead of just "graphite".

Bummer is that this particular model was discontinued...I got a second rod just for that reason.

sqhertz · Post by **sqhertz** » Sat May 10, 2014 4:05 am

Best $40 I've spent in a while.
It's surprisingly sensitive, responsive and recovers quickly. Over all quality is nice including the cork grips which I was worried about on a rod this cheap. I've held over cheap rods with cork grips that felt spongey but these feel good. Balanced very well with a size 25 president. I'm not sure you would get a lot of distance casting a total weight of 1/32oz as it does have a fast action but it was a joy to fish with 1/16oz heads with the lake fork baby shads.
I will buy another one probably in the 7' flavor.

Smead · Post by **Smead** » Sat May 10, 2014 6:20 am

I like mine too...a shame they were discontinued. Well, at least you can get them at a good discount.

eatmeplz · Post by **eatmeplz** » Sun May 11, 2014 12:30 am

Another rod to consider is the Daiwa Laguna for a whopping msrp of $39.99. I paired it with my 1000 fuego and it felt like a perfect fit. 7' UL with 1000 fuego running 2lb for 1/32oz jigs or 4lb for tiny cranks

landscraper · Post by **landscraper** » Fri May 16, 2014 1:29 am

My favorite fishing rod that I own, besides a St. Croix and a gloomis is a 5 foot Berkly strike ultra light. I still use it even though it's probably 25 years old and have caught plenty of big fish on it.

bigturtle · Post by **bigturtle** » Mon May 26, 2014 3:16 am

http://daiwa.com/rod/detail.aspx?id=650

I like my 6'6" presso. Looks nice, and handles pretty well. Its got a fast taper, so its not a noodle.

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