advice on casting rod choice

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I need a general purpose rod to match a new Shimano Curado 51E reel. I will be using jigs, crankbaits and tubes from 3/8 to 3/4 oz using 12lb flurocarbon line (mainly casting).

For those familiar with the reel, what rod would you suggest in the $100 to $150 range (new or used).

Suggested rod type, length, weight and speed would be appreciated.

Joe

[dwiebenga]

Falcon Low Rider "Angler of the Year " Split Grip on the upper end ($149.99)

Falcon BuCoo "Herm" ($100.00)

I have both rods and they are great.

[WeekendWarrior]

I would suggest a used Loomis Mbr844 IMX for jigs and tubes. For crankbaits you will need a different action rod.

[rps]

good choices^.

[5bites]

Yea you've got two different rods going there. I build rods but use 13 Fishing rods as they're hard to beat for the money. A 7'1" mh omen would handle the jigs great and I use a 7'1" medium for most cranking.

[ozarkgunner]

I hate to talk you into spending more but a cara falcon Rod is about as good as it gets.

[mixermarkb]

If you could only get one rod, I'd say a used Loomis IMX MBR-843 is as good an all purpose casting stick as there is for our lakes. I do agree though, that you really need another stick for cranking. For that, I'd suggest the 7' lews David Fritts medium on sale through sportsman's outlet ebay store (and probably in the actual store) for $49.99.

[Longball22]

For cranking, I recently bought the new Abu Garcia Veritas Winch Series 2.0 in 7' Medium. This has a really moderate action, and is amazing for throwing Warts/Rock Crawlers(1/4-5/8 oz. Rating). The all white blank looks pretty awesome as well. Here's the review that sold me...

http://wired2fish.scout.com/story/1469254-abu-garcia-veritas-2-0-winch-crankbait-rod-review

[Longball22]

Sorry, 1/4 -3/4oz. on the lure weight rating...

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I will be looking at all the rods suggested.

Joe