I will be casting jigs and bait from shore using a Daiwa Regal Z 2500C spinning reel. Do you guys have any suggestions for walleye rods in the $50.00 range ?
February 18, 2005 at 8:31 am
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What is a decent walleye rod for under $50.00 ??
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February 18, 2005 at 1:09 pm #344143
Berkley Bionix IM7 Series 6’Medium Action . Lures 1/8 – 3/8 Line 4-12. I use Flame/green Fire Line 4# test. You can get The rod and line at Walmart.
February 18, 2005 at 1:39 pm #344150Berkley Lightning Rod, Gary Roach Series. I used them last season and they were very solid. I plan to stick with them for jigging and slip bobber rigging, light to medium casting.
February 18, 2005 at 2:12 pm #344155Fenwick Eagle GT….goes for 40 bucks at Sportsman Warehouse, and I think 50 at cabelas.(Plus this weekend, starting today, Sportsmans’ having a 10 % off sale on everything). At least the one in New Berlin, WI is.
February 18, 2005 at 6:34 pm #344235I second the Berkley bionic rod at Wal Mart great rods for the money
February 18, 2005 at 6:39 pm #344238The Rapala rod is actually quite a decent rod for the money. I would compare it to the Berkley Bionix. The Berkley Bionix is an IM7, and the Rapala is an IM6. However the Rapala feels a bit lighter, but a little less sensitive. The Rapala has a bit faster tip too, which works better for pitching and dragging plastics than the Bionix.
February 18, 2005 at 6:40 pm #344239I have to give a nod to the lighting rods..
I used to use them all the time until I found a great rod builder.
Fot the price they are a good rod.
I snagged one with a nice reel out at Lacouplis last season.
It’s a nice
rig…February 18, 2005 at 6:46 pm #344244ksdog,
all good suggestions on rods. as a former shore fisherman (still enjoy it after purchasing the boat) I would suggest going for a longer rod to get more distance on your casts. 6’6″ is good. 7′ is betterFebruary 18, 2005 at 9:01 pm #344283Last year i bought one of them new rapala rods, it is a 6’6″ rod with medium action, I took it to canada and it worked great, i think the next time that i buy a new rod it will be another rapala
I bought it from fleetfarm for around $30February 18, 2005 at 11:49 pm #344312For the sale price of $59.99 don’t be afraid to try Gander Mtn’s Guide Series Pro Select IM8. GPS-661SML. Been a good stick for that kind of money. Bought an Avid and had a Legend built this winter so I’ll be able to see how it compares. Many great fishermen make various models work best for them so experiment and find what works best in your hand. Good luck! Kurt
February 19, 2005 at 12:27 am #344322I just recently bought one of the Gander pro Select IM8 rods in a 7′. So far I can say I love it
In fact I like it so much, I may go get another one tomorrow 
February 19, 2005 at 5:31 am #344383SteveO, good point, I was thinking from the boat vertical jigging. From shore I would have to agree with SteveO. I would go with the 7′.
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ksdog,
all good suggestions on rods. as a former shore fisherman (still enjoy it after purchasing the boat) I would suggest going for a longer rod to get more distance on your casts. 6’6″ is good. 7′ is better
February 21, 2005 at 8:56 pm #344770Gary Roach lightning rods get a thumbs up from me also. Cant remember if they where 49 or $59. Good rod for the price.
February 21, 2005 at 11:30 pm #344791I was at Sportsmans today. They had the Fenwick HMX 6’6 ml one piece for 49.99. I felt it and wanted it bad until the wife came up and gave me a dirty look!
February 22, 2005 at 2:18 am #344833They just don’t understand, unless it has to do with shoes…..
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