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Best fishing rod prices...
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:01 pm
I broke 6 rods this weekend dud to a flip back bed cover on the tailgate! I’m looking for some decent quality rods at good prices. Any suggestions?
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Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:03 pm to Me Bite
If you bought them from Academy you could just exchange them.
Jus sayin.
Jus sayin.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:09 pm to Splackavellie
Most of these rods were purchased years ago. I did have a baitcaisting rod that I bought from Academy that I broke even more due to anger... I don’t think they take that back! 
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:12 pm to Me Bite
All star used to be my go-to for rods on the lower end, but I hear people saying they’ve dropped off a bit. I would probably go that route if I needed backups or beaters.
Boyd Duckett has gotten the last dime he’ll ever get from me. Other than that all the major brands are about the same. You’ll get a Chinese blank with cheap components. Inspect close for anything that looks off and buy from somewhere that won’t fight you tooth and nail if there’s an issue. For me that’s prettymuch always academy.
Boyd Duckett has gotten the last dime he’ll ever get from me. Other than that all the major brands are about the same. You’ll get a Chinese blank with cheap components. Inspect close for anything that looks off and buy from somewhere that won’t fight you tooth and nail if there’s an issue. For me that’s prettymuch always academy.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:13 pm to Me Bite
I used to buy rods depending on what kind of warranty they had, those days are almost gone. Too many people took advantage of it.
I like Falcon.
All star, castaway suck now
I like Falcon.
All star, castaway suck now
This post was edited on 5/21/18 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:15 pm to Me Bite
quote:
good prices.
What do you consider a “good price”?
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:19 pm to PolyPusher86
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Too many people took advantage of it.
I've broken more than I'd like to admit in car windows, ceiling fans, doors, running them into the ground, garage doors, trolling motors and stepping on them.
But I've broken more than I should have on setting the hook on fish and pulling when hung up.
I think some of the big names quality control just isn't there with some of these rods.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:25 pm to PolyPusher86
I’ve always been a Falcon guy... two were Falcon, two were Lews, and one was All-Star. They were old Falcon and All-Star Rods... back when they were made great. The spinning rod was a Daiwa.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:26 pm to DownSouthDave
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I think some of the big names quality control just isn't there with some of these rods.
It’s not really there at all, at least at the lowest price points. The market wants certain things in a rod but most of the big guys can only do that below $100 by having it done in China. Some factories are better than others and there’s lemons and gems in every batch. Usually the only real difference between a $79 rod and a $159 one is minor upgrades in guides and a good bit more QC.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:26 pm to PillageUrVillage
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What do you consider a “good price”?
Because I have 6 to replace, I would say max $100 a piece. I might opt to go real cheap on a few and over $100 on a couple.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:34 pm to Me Bite
Falcon Coastal XG
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:42 pm to Me Bite
My cousin has around 30 Rods he don’t use in great shape.
If you are in the BR are you might be able to put something together (flip, crank, spinner bait. Worm rod) and he will sell them $20 each. These could get you off the ground until you figure out what you want.
He has more in his shed that most are probably rarely used.
Halo
Temple forks
Decent Quantum’s
If you are in the BR are you might be able to put something together (flip, crank, spinner bait. Worm rod) and he will sell them $20 each. These could get you off the ground until you figure out what you want.
He has more in his shed that most are probably rarely used.
Halo
Temple forks
Decent Quantum’s
This post was edited on 5/21/18 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 5/21/18 at 8:46 pm to johnnyrocket
That is a very nice gesture!
Posted on 5/21/18 at 9:25 pm to Me Bite
Go with Lew's maybe, their customer service is too notch. They will replace the rod also if you break it. They even let me upgrade to a better model before.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 9:28 pm to johnnyrocket
Can you send me his contact info?
This post was edited on 5/22/18 at 11:26 am
Posted on 5/21/18 at 9:46 pm to Me Bite
I did the exact same thing a few years back. I made a terrible decision and my backflip cost me four rods in a spit second. I’m still sick over it. Now I only buy my rods from Academy.
To your question, I prefer my Falcon and St. Croix rods. Sorry for your loss.
To your question, I prefer my Falcon and St. Croix rods. Sorry for your loss.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 9:52 pm to Me Bite
Ugly Stik Inshore Select
ETA; FOr under $30 I like the Berkley Cherrywood, The Berkley Lighting is really good as well for around $50.
ETA; FOr under $30 I like the Berkley Cherrywood, The Berkley Lighting is really good as well for around $50.
This post was edited on 5/21/18 at 10:01 pm
Posted on 5/22/18 at 6:55 am to Me Bite
Cabela's bargain cave for discounts on pretty good stuff. Also, their brand is a great value.
Posted on 5/22/18 at 6:57 am to PolyPusher86
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castaway suck now
Explain...
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