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Location: Metro | I know this has probably been talked about but I really don't feel like sifting through the forum.
My question is what is the best cheaper rod out there. I have the money for a nicer one but I have always heard save your money for the real since it does all the work anyway. I don't even know where to start looking for rods other than Bulldog rods because of
What is the best all around rod as I will mostly be throwing 10's but would like to be able to throw big rubbers.
Any advice is great thank you guys for all the help. Usually never fails that someone has good advice on this forum.  |
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Location: Hayward, WI | For a good rod at a lower price, the first I'd look at are the Tackle Industries rods. A 9' XH will be great for 10's and Mag Dawgs, and I've also used it for Pounders, though it's a little light for Pounders. I have the XXH for Pounders. |
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| Tackle Industries 86 or 9 XH rod for those lures. $150 and just as nice as any $400 rod. |
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| I have the 8ft Bulldawg Select H and the TI 9ft XH and XXH. Bulldawg is shelved now, and the XH barely get used because the XXH can do everything the XH does but more. |
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| I pick the TI XXH as well. I even have more confidence in throwing mag dawgs with the XXH than the xh. |
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Location: MN | Another vote for TI. If you like split grips the okuma EVX's are nice and about the same cost or a little less. I'm bummed they don't still make them in full grip. |
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| I have a TI XH that I use for 10's and rubber up to mag size and really like it. Don't think it would handle pounders but it launches everything I use it for up to about 10 oz. Have a Tranx pg on it and really like it. |
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| Cheapest rod you can buy is probably the Shimano Sojourn line up which are priced at $39.99. Just saying there ARE possibilities for less than $100. I have a similarly cheap Gander Mt. rod from years ago that still gets used for WTD baits.
Nevermind though, I see you need something to throw 10's and big rubber. I forgot those are the only lures that catch fish anymore. Sheesh. |
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Location: Ashland WI | MartinTD - 10/14/2014 1:49 PM
Cheapest rod you can buy is probably the Shimano Sojourn line up which are priced at $39.99. Just saying there ARE possibilities for less than $100. I have a similarly cheap Gander Mt. rod from years ago that still gets used for WTD baits.
Nevermind though, I see you need something to throw 10's and big rubber. I forgot those are the only lures that catch fish anymore. Sheesh.
Kind of funny. I have not muskie fished much in about ten years. I just started back up this summer.
While I did buy a bull dawg ten years ago. I did not use it much. Then I come on here and read about "10's" and "big rubber". Have to admit, I had no clue what "10's" were. I finally figured it out.
Still kind of interesting the changes in 10 years. I hope my "old" suicks, topraiders, and bucktails will still catch fish....  |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Idea: let's change out "inexpensive" instead of cheap. Inexpensive is just that, but cheap means lower quality. Maybe we should be looking more to inexpensive but high quality? Just a thought! |
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| Slamr - 10/14/2014 2:38 PM
Idea: let's change out "inexpensive" instead of cheap. Inexpensive is just that, but cheap means lower quality. Maybe we should be looking more to inexpensive but high quality? Just a thought!
True the rods mentioned are all inexpensive and high quality.
I dont have experience with them but Cabelas has their own muskie rod line for about 80. I was thinking about picking one up for a trolling rod. |
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Location: Western U.P. | Another inexpensive rod option is the 8'6" Abu Garcia Volatile which is rated for 6-16 oz lures. Used one quite a bit this year, and am pretty happy with its performance. The Volatiles, TI's, and St Croix Mojo's are all good rod platforms (as are others that may be brought up in this thread). |
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Location: Metro | Slamr - 10/14/2014 2:38 PM
Idea: let's change out "inexpensive" instead of cheap. Inexpensive is just that, but cheap means lower quality. Maybe we should be looking more to inexpensive but high quality? Just a thought!
You are completely right I was typing fast and not thinking lol. Thanks for the correction I definitely don't want a "Cheap" rod lol |
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Location: Alex or Alek? | I'm not sure what the population thinks but I have a 7'6" and a 8'6" St Croix Mojo muskie rods and love them.
With that said I am thinking about a TI rod for my next one. I have found out the Mojo's are made in Mexico.... |
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Location: Tennessee | Tackle industries hands down for the value |
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| Okuma has great rods for the money...with lifetime warranties. Their 8.5 footer Extra Heavy can pitch most everything. Except really large rubber. 10's, regular dogs...etc. Great rod. I own 3 of them and they have been very good to me. Should run $100-$120 new. Sometimes you can find them used on here for around $50-$70 bucks...if you can beat me to the sale... |
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Location: mercer wi | MOJOcandy101 - 10/14/2014 3:50 PM
I'm not sure what the population thinks but I have a 7'6" and a 8'6" St Croix Mojo muskie rods and love them.
With that said I am thinking about a TI rod for my next one. I have found out the Mojo's are made in Mexico....
Isn't TI rods made in china ?
Not knockin any rod manufactures but its all personal preference. I love ST CROIX quality but like shimanos new rods action better. |
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| TI is the way to go, for sure!
James stands behind his products. |
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Location: Ashland WI | Mojo's are made in Mexico? I thought all St.Croix rods were made at the factory in Park Falls. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The Mojo line are made in Mexico. Great rods. |
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Location: mercer wi | Mojo eyecon rage triumph panfish n couple others I think are made in mexico. You can check there website and it tells you were yhe series is made.
Not to get to far off subject but hsve found it funny when ive see people say they wont buy a mojo because its made in mexico. Just wonder were our reels, line, leaders, electronic, most of our boat and truck parts are made. Just food for thought. |
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Location: Walker, MN | vegas492 - 10/14/2014 4:06 PM
Okuma has great rods for the money...with lifetime warranties. Their 8.5 footer Extra Heavy can pitch most everything. Except really large rubber. 10's, regular dogs...etc. Great rod. I own 3 of them and they have been very good to me. Should run $100-$120 new. Sometimes you can find them used on here for around $50-$70 bucks...if you can beat me to the sale... :)
I love my 8'6" XH Okuma EVX's, all 4 of them. The action is really versatile. I hear good things about T.I.'s but have never wielded one. |
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Location: Lake County Illinois | I also recommend the Okuma EVX rods ,especially the XH and XXH models. |
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| Looks like there are two Okuma's on the buy/sell right now. 8.5 footers, XH and XXH. Decent price too! If you want a great rod at not much cost, look at getting one of those.
I love my Croix rods. But I'm always amazed when I pick up the Okuma's as they are much lighter in overall weight. |
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Location: Watersmeet, Michigan | All my bass, trout, and walleye rods are St. Croix and I love them. For musky rods I have a couple St. Croix (along with others), but Tackle Industries rods have become my favorite, hands down. Light, strong, quality components, good balance, plus a great price.
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Location: Alex or Alek? | I guess my point with that comment was i would rather spend a bit more and buy a premier or legend series that are made here than a mojo again. I don't know where the TI rods are made.
Yes our reels(abu's) are made in sweeden but id rather buy something from sweeden than mexico or china..... |
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Location: Ontario, Canada | MOJOcandy101 - 10/15/2014 9:25 AM
Yes our reels(abu's) are made in sweeden but id rather buy something from sweeden than mexico or china.....
While it's true that some round reels (C3, C4, Record, etc.) are still made in Sweden, the Revo line is made in Korea. I will say that I find the quality control coming from Korea to be excellent. I love my Revo. Abu also manufacture their lower end reels in China.
Abu is using the term "Engineered in Sweden" in place of "Made in Sweden" on the outsourced products.
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| Just to clarify..... The St. Croix's made in Mexico are made at the plant St. Croix built. They monitor and staff the plant and do all the quality control. I'm sure the dollars trickle back to Wisconsin as well. No worries whatsoever , they are all St. Croix!! |
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| Just to clarfy.... The SC premier blanks are made in Mexico and final assembly here in the USA. I think the Legend rods are 100% made in the USA with possible exception of the guides and reel seats.
MOJOcandy101 - 10/15/2014 9:25 AM
I guess my point with that comment was i would rather spend a bit more and buy a premier or legend series that are made here than a mojo again. I don't know where the TI rods are made.
Yes our reels(abu's) are made in sweeden but id rather buy something from sweeden than mexico or china..... |
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| I never heard that before.
Just got back from Gander Mtn and their musky line looks OK for under 100. I only say OK since obviously I haven't used one. They remind me of TI rods with smaller handles. They are the same colors and look to be the same guides, wouldn't surprise me if they were made at the same factory. They only have a one year warranty and the handles are not nearly as nice so for the extra couple bucks the TI is the way to go. |
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Location: Metro | Thanks for the posts guys your awesome! |
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Great Cheap Rod. What one to pick?