View Full Version : Trout Rods????
Jimmy310
12-12-2012, 09:00 PM
I have a Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite 7'-6" Ultra Lite 2pc paired with a Shimano Sahara 100
I really like the action on it and how it could cast effortlessly.
Well I broke the rod today and would like to know what you guys would replace it with?
Its a drive for me to go to BPS and don't know what other rods are comparable or better for under $100.00
So what would you guys recommend?
Why?
Thanks for your time
Jbfish
12-12-2012, 09:15 PM
I have a Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite 7'-6" Ultra Lite 2pc paired with a Shimano Sahara 100
I really like the action on it and how it could cast effortlessly.
Well I broke the rod today and would like to know what you guys would replace it with?
Its a drive for me to go to BPS and don't know what other rods are comparable or better for under $100.00
So what would you guys recommend?
Why?
Thanks for your time
This might sound stupid but Walmart has good trout rods pretty sure all are under 100. With a lot that are ultralights and fast action
Trout Daddy
12-12-2012, 09:34 PM
This might sound stupid but Walmart has good trout rods pretty sure all are under 100. With a lot that are ultralights and fast action
The American Spirit rods at Turners are 49 bucks. They are a pretty sweet ultra light 2 piece 7'6" rod with a split grip. They also have the daiwa presso's for 59. Either one is good, I prefer the AS it reminds me of a Phenix Mirage blank....
dkinla
12-12-2012, 09:55 PM
i use and like the Okuma SST trout rods... very nice IM-8 blank rods for the low price!
here's some info on them: http://www.fishusa.com/Okuma-SST-Trout-Spinning-Rods_p.html
I've seen them at Sport Chalet on sale too...
Carptain_Bao
12-12-2012, 10:39 PM
Don't you have the warranty for the micro lite? Might be able to replace it...
Poxy Boggards
12-13-2012, 03:00 PM
While both of these rods ciost more then $100 brand new, you can often find some deals on them used.
#1) Phenix Elixir - Hands down an awesome trout rod, very versitile, very sensetive, effortless casting, lifetime waranty - I believe that either SA or SC is running a sale on them right now.
#2) Shimano Compre - Another great stick, sensetive, and has a nice bendo action with good backbone. also has a lifetime waranty, not as nice at the Elixir.
Good luck and let us know what you end up purchasing, and how you like your new rod!
FKNChristopH
12-13-2012, 05:37 PM
Phenix elixir rods. Hands down.
*shakka*
MonSteRR
12-13-2012, 06:42 PM
Fenwick River Runner Series, two thumbs up
fishreaper
12-13-2012, 08:00 PM
Fenwick River Runner Series, two thumbs up
Yeah i love my fenwicks
Frequent Flyer
12-13-2012, 08:12 PM
American Spirits at Turners, fish it over my phenix
jcskim
12-14-2012, 01:29 AM
Fenwick River Runner Series, two thumbs up
I love my 7'6................The Kadota rods are nice to I just got a 8fter from frequent flyer.
Jimmy310
12-14-2012, 08:56 AM
Thank you all for the suggestions I will look at what you have mentioned and decide on one this week end.