Long story short I broke my favorite rod last year that I used only for Casting light cranks, Berkley lightning GARY ROACH edition. Is it possible to get a decent one for 100$ or less? Any suggestions? Oh ya for a baitcaster. Thanks.
Yes it is possible,Croix has a couple models to consider,Shimano,& fenwicks & many others.Do you recall what action your favorite rod was?
Berkly has a good history of replacing those lightning rods at a reasonable $$
I would would tube it up and send it back.
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Long story short I broke my favorite rod last year that I used only for Casting light cranks, Berkley lightning GARY ROACH edition. Is it possible to get a decent one for 100$ or less? Any suggestions? Oh ya for a baitcaster. Thanks.
How “broke” is your rod?
Since it’s your “favorite rod” repairing it may be an option to consider. If it’s not too severe of a break, a good rod builder can repair it without changing the rod’s action.
But like Dean said, there are also a lot of good new rods to choose from.
Dan
You could check out the St Croix Tidemaster series. Some of those rods make a great light action crank rods. Around $130-$140 though.
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You could check out the St Croix Tidemaster series. Some of those rods make a great light action crank rods. Around $130-$140 though.
I agree,I use those a bunch……a great overall value!
Available for demo as well! 
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Berkly has a good history of replacing those lightning rods at a reasonable $$
I would would tube it up and send it back.
The rod was 10+ years old so I never considered having it repaired.
When I said that “a good rod builder can repair the rod that isn’t too severely damaged” I meant a Custom rod builder, not the manufacturer.
I think Berkley’s current rods have a 1 year warranty, so unless your warranty was longer than that, having a 10+ year old rod replaced might be iffy. Maybe best to contact them first before you send it in if you want to see if they’ll cover it or discount a replacement.
Good luck.
Dan
first we need the length and action of the original rod…
I myself like a shorter 6ft med or med light action rod. grab some beer and hit ebay. I had a berkeley ‘Amp’ rod in my hands and liked it. $29.99 for that price its almost disposable! I actually had it side by side with a st croix mojo and 3 of us like the amp better. next time I’m gonna pick up a few…
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