Whats your Favorite Rod Brand?

  • Jason_N
    St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA
    Posts: 272
    August 10, 2005 at 9:24 pm #377624

    I love the Gander Mountain IM8 Guide series. Dollar for dollar, there the best rod for the money. I have several St. Croix’s and G Loomis’. The Gander rods are just as sensitive as far as I’m concerned. They’re worth a try for $50…

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    August 10, 2005 at 10:59 pm #377638

    St. Croix Rods. Love em!!!

    I use to buy used St. Croix rods from a bait and tackle store that was able to get their hands on rods that had been returned with broken tips etc. Everytime they got some in I was there buying them. Did matter to me that they were not perfect because they were St. Croix rods. Now I am able to buy new ones and boy are they ever great rods. St. Croix rods-I’m in love with them.

    Thanks, Bill

    jbob
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 725
    August 10, 2005 at 11:23 pm #377418

    I use Fenwick. Great rod for the money and a great warrenty if needed.

    fishahollik
    South Range, WI
    Posts: 1776
    August 11, 2005 at 12:09 am #377463

    Gotta agree with JasonN…Gander IM8 rods are pretty sweet for the money.

    jldii
    Posts: 2294
    August 11, 2005 at 12:11 am #377465

    I’m a Loomis man personally. I’ve tried and liked many other brands, but have found the most happiness for myself with G.Loomis.

    Say Tuck, Did you get that 9’6″ bobber rod you were talking about some time ago? I’d sure like to take a look at that sometime when you come up to the pond.

    nate-cadwell
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 498
    August 11, 2005 at 12:24 am #377651

    Definatly St. Croix here as well but they have to be Customs from HOOKED ON FISHING the store bought ones I am not happy with many things but the Customs on the other hand I am completely in love with.
    Thanks MIKE AND MIKE for alaways making such Quality rods

    LazyEyez
    Arcadia, WI
    Posts: 353
    August 11, 2005 at 1:19 am #377655

    I really like the Cortland rods. Great warranty, quality graphite, and yet priced very competitive compared to St. Croix and GLooomis. I’ve tried Fig Rig rods also and really like the Light Action…not really in favor of the heavy rods with this brand manufacturer.

    carpking
    Janesville, WI.
    Posts: 859
    August 11, 2005 at 4:02 am #377667

    My three choices in order of preference – St. Croix, Loomis and a new favorite in ultralight, Mitchell Avocet.

    GEEMAN
    Fort Atkinson , WI
    Posts: 281
    August 11, 2005 at 10:07 am #377561

    Another vote for St. Croix Avids. I like Ugly Sticks for Catfishin.
    Still looking for a favorite trolling rod though.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    August 11, 2005 at 12:23 pm #377472

    Quote:

    Another vote for St. Croix Avids. I like Ugly Sticks for Catfishin.
    Still looking for a favorite trolling rod though.

    Check out the Wild River St. Croix rods and also the fiberglass rods from St. Croix. Clicking on the words St. Croix Rods in my signature will take you to their website.
    Thanks, Bill

    carpking
    Janesville, WI.
    Posts: 859
    August 11, 2005 at 3:02 pm #377693

    Bill, does St Croix still manufacture the Pro Glass Series rod? I cant seem to find them anywhere, even on the website.

    krisko
    Durand, WI
    Posts: 1364
    August 11, 2005 at 5:37 pm #377732

    ST. CROIX 1ST, I also use Scheels and Gander Tournament Series IM8 Rods, good money and seem to be as good as my Croix’s. I also am an Ugly Stick user.

    jason26
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 380
    August 11, 2005 at 7:47 pm #377761

    I agree with krisko that st croix is #1 but the scheels IM8 tounament series rods are nice and have a over the counter replacement. I cant afford to have every rod be a st croix, though someday I hope to swap them all out, so when I can get a $80 scheels rod on sale for $40 I buy it.

    Pig-hunter
    Southern Minnesota
    Posts: 604
    August 11, 2005 at 8:39 pm #377779

    For the money, my favorites are Fenwick. I can’t believe they haven’t been mentioned yet. My buddy was big St. Croix man until he broke 3 of them in a year. Not saying this is the norm, but the feel of a Fenwick is no different than a Croix, Loomis, etc. Just a price tag.

    Jira
    Posts: 517
    August 11, 2005 at 9:17 pm #377795

    St. Croix for casting/bobber fishing, Loomis strictly for vert jigging, and Guide Series for trolling/long lining.

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