New Spinning Rod Recommendation

[Mule659]

I'm looking to buy a new rod to pair up with my Lew's spinning reel in the next few days. Needs to be in the $70 to $100 range, which isn't much I know, but it's what I can afford. My baitcasters are on Abu Garcia Veritas rods and I like them, but am open to suggestions. I'm considering the Abu Garcia Veritas and Vendetta, Bass Pro Johnny Morris Carbon Lite (even though I like the idea of buying from a local shop and supporting them), Falcon Bucoo, or any other suggestions you might have. Looking for a 7' or slightly longer rod with foam handles instead of cork. Thanks in advance.

[ollie]

Can't go wrong with a Falcon IMO.

[Mitch f]

I think you can still find the Bucuoos on sale at Walmart for $99, but that might be for the bait casting only. Diddos on the Falcon

[Ham]

What are you looking to do with said spinning rod? There is a local manufacturer that has a 7 foot rod I love to fish trout and open hook lures for panfish. Great rod for SR 5 and road runners or CD 7 etc. Ozark Mountain Traditions. I think it is rated for 4-8 lb line and 1/16 to 1/4 oz. I fish 4-6 lb on it without any issue.

[MOsmallies]

Get a Shimano Compre and you'll never look back... I have several of the older models (cork grips) and love the weight, feel, and action. They now have the black foam split grips. $99.99 with a lifetime warranty. I once bought one, walked out of BPS, put it in my buddy's car and he closed the door on it snapping it in two... I walked back in, the guy just laughed and handed me another one no questions asked. And they have a 7'2" M which seems like the exact rod your looking for...

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Compre-Bass-Spinning-Rods/product/1110040501177/

Falcon's are great rods too, I've just never tried the Bucoo model. I have a Falcon Cara T7 baitcasting rod that is by far my favorite rod, but that's a little higher than your price range.

I've always found Abu Garcia rods to be tip heavy... and most Bass Pro brand equipment is junk.

Paul

MOsmallies

[Wayne SW/MO]

Go to to Walmart.com and order a generation 1 Vendetta, 6'9" for $29.95 At that price you have nothing to lose. They're just dumping the Gen 1's to make room for the cosmetically improve II.

[Ozark Brad]

I know you are looking for a 7'+ rod but I second the Vendetta 6'9" rod on sale at Wal-Mart depending on what you wish to use the rod for of course. I have a 7'0 M Veritas spinning rod and it is a stout rod. I really like it for 5 inch senkos, but I favor it more for lakes where I target bigger fish. The 6'9 ML vendetta has been amazing for river/creek fishing. This rod is made for river smallies! I've been throwing 4 inch senkos or light t-rigs (1/8oz weight + 2/0 or 3/0 EWG hook) With a good reel this thing casts a mile and has enough backbone to work a fish from cover but also give you a rush working in a smallie through current. If this is what you are looking for, you CANNOT beat the price of this rod at Wal-Mart. I have mine paired with a Abu Garcia Orra S spinning reel (matches the vendetta rod), and even though it doesn't help me catch more fish, this combo is sharp looking. Good luck in whatever rod you choose.

[WakenLake]

i broke off an abu garcia rod this weekend, never again.

[RSBreth]

Any rod you buy "off the floor" at Wally World or BPS is likely to have been used as a sword or baseball bat by some kid - always get one from the back of the store and skip the "floor model".

[WakenLake]

Any rod you buy "off the floor" at Wally World or BPS is likely to have been used as a sword or baseball bat by some kid - always get one from the back of the store and skip the "floor model".

Funny you should mention that scenario because I'm sure that's what happened.

I just picked one up and bought it. They replaced it though so Ill see about it this time.