InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Addictive Fishing Forumhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/forumadmin@addictivefishing.comFri, 21 Nov 2008 02:30:23 GMT20http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxi love my quantum cabo rods and my cabelas salt striker ti rods with recoil guides there the best you can feel every thing that is happenning to your lure they are just like the st croix inshore rods but for about 150 bucks less. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:04:54 GMTejchastainhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspx<STRONG>I picked up a couple Ugly Stick Lites a few weeks ago and I love them. I got a 7' medium action and 7'6" medium light action, both of which will cast a 1/16 oz jig with a soft plastic a mile. I can work a DOA shrimp with great precision and feel every movement. I would recommend them to anyone, they're great rods and wont brake the bank. </STRONG>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:11:52 GMTfish4redshttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxi love herringtons my favoriteThu, 17 Jan 2008 16:51:35 GMTchankpankeyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxThe Ugly stick is a great rod and will stand up to some real punishment. Use a ugly stik lite for whipping shrimp under docks and they handle reds well. Recently broke a quantum cabo and decided to try out the star rod stellar lite. Went with the 7 foot, 10-20 lb, and cannot be happier. Still own several allstar and bass pro extremes, but might be a star rod guy for life. Right around a $100 and cannot beat it for pulling snook and reds off dock and out of mangroves.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:41:37 GMTgillusc7http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxThe Wright Mcgill is better than advertised. Also, the warranty and service is better than ANY other rod out there. I broke a tip and they sent me a new rod. Very light and comfortable. Awesome sensitivity, Great backbone. Have tamed 40 lb dolphin and 30 lb permit with these rods. Great rods from Great people. You can get a $40 ugly stick and I still have mine, but the difference is obvious and there is really no comparision for a long term rod. The WM is also MUCH lighterThu, 17 Jan 2008 05:53:21 GMToldschoolhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI have to say that my very favorite rod for mogan snook under the dock lights is hands down the Wright McGill 8ft rod with 40lb powerpro. The tip has great touch but the backbone and grit of this rod is awesome! I bought it before Blair had his signature series and I was wowed. When I use this rod I have the confidence that I can win the tug of war!</P><P>GladesGhost</P><P>"It only takes one"</P>GladesGhostWed, 16 Jan 2008 17:15:43 GMTGladesGhosthttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxGuess you already know what I put my vote for.</P><P>I've gone thru all that have been mentioned...liked alot of them, but the WM is still the one for me! Not just the sig series either. The whole essential line of rods by WM are good.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:00:14 GMTMoganmanhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxSt croix gets the nod from meSat, 15 Dec 2007 08:01:19 GMTSnookinBoyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspx7'6 shikari blank fuji titanium guides, way cheaper than a loomis.. roughly a buck fifty, great action.. with a okuma vs reel.. this is my weapon of choice..Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:45:34 GMTmarlafock3rhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxAs much as I wanted to get some GLoomis rods the money part played an issue. I've found that the Shimano Teramar rods are very good rods for their price. I do own a Shimano Calcutta rod which has become my favorite, go-to, rod! Handles large snook and reds with no problems....Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:20:25 GMTflatslinedhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI have learned that if really depends on the lure I am casting. A good rod for a 5/8 jig on a casting rod is not necessarily a effective rod for a 6" Bomber. Any under $ 80 that works with my setup I like. Mostly graphite 6 1/2 and 7', 20 lbs powerpro.Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:40:32 GMTmillershttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxIm gunna have to go with lommis hands down!;)</P><P>Best damn rod iv ever bought!;)Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:47:11 GMTsaltwater cowboyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxgotta go with the ugly stik just because of the generous price and dependability; unfortunately, i slammed mine on a garage wall and broke the top eyelet, i'm gonna pick a new one up tomorrowMon, 05 Nov 2007 17:57:48 GMTmanateeriverassassinhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxLove my ugly sticks but am getting a st.croix next.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:04:52 GMTzalafz6http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxg-loomis greenwater all the way, supersensitve,&amp; comfortalbe.Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:07:22 GMTartifishallhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxNo doubt the ugly stik, i have the ugly stik lite pro and it has been a success, my friend has the same rod and has caught over 30 pound tarpon and snook with it. It is durable, reliable, and virtually indistructable...</P><P>ThE InFaMoUSSat, 27 Oct 2007 22:54:19 GMTPRIMETIMEhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI have two Star Rod nicklelites, St. Croix, Treavalas I like them all. I can't wait to get the R&M inshore slam series in the 7' length..Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:44:04 GMTMoganHunterhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxFor starters, Uglystiks are awsome to begin with... i have the lite pro 7' and it was only like what??? 30 bucks and ive caugyt snook and tarpon on it and like over 20 lbs... But when you want a signature rod i say all star is awsomeFri, 26 Oct 2007 14:54:50 GMTMiamiSnook305http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxi like st croix and g loomis but my favorite custom rod would have to be a herrington but sadly they don't make them any more if you got the right people to make them they never brakeFri, 22 Jun 2007 10:51:51 GMTchankpankeyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxi like to build my rods using rainshadow blanks, st croix and calstarThu, 21 Jun 2007 17:36:01 GMTrangerxechttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxJust to my liking i prefer all star nice casting ability and not too high on the cash</P><P>yah buddy!Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:43:22 GMTjustheskill14http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI like the rods Shimano makes. Very sleek looking and great feel.</P><P>They also have top notch cork grips. I own two Teramars and one Carbomax. Each costs under 100$.Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:07:56 GMTDukeDevil91http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxMy vote goes for Shimanos. I have both the Teramar and the Crucial series rods and love them both. The Teramars are graphite, but bend almost like an Ugly Stick, yet they are much lighter and more sensitive than Ugly Stiks. The Crucial is one of the lightest, most sensitive spinning rods I've tried yet. It compares to a GLoomis that is twice the price.</P><P>The best part is all Shimanos have an over-the-counter lifetime warranty. No having to pay shipping or a service charge to get a new rod. Just take it down to your local tackle shop that carries them and they hand you a new one!Sat, 09 Jun 2007 06:20:53 GMTSmashedhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxanother vote for St. Croix. I combo mine with Shimano reels and ya can't beat the feel.<br><br>:)Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:16:00 GMTdocgreen9http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxYeah one of my close buddies GAVE me a st.croix rod not to long ago with a cheap shimano baitcast on it. and the rod is awesome. I plan on my next rod for my next spinning real will be a st.croix.Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:44:45 GMTSouthern Sparkyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI USED TO USE THE UGLY STICKS BUT NOW I REALLY LOVE ST. CROIX RODS WITH A SHIMANO SPHEROS REAL. ITS EXPENSIVE BUT I REALLY JUST FELL IN LOVE THE COMBO:DMon, 04 Jun 2007 14:21:30 GMTdblancohttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI bought a shakspear ugly stick lite combo with a shakspear reel for like 40$ at basspro and it an awesome combo for the price you cant beat it. The only problems I have had are with the rod is that I broke the metal eye ring on the tip but I can complain I've caught several 30+ inch snook on it and some giant stingrays.Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:45:22 GMTSouthern Sparkyhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxyou cant beat the ugly stik, honestly ive used mine for years and years now, and still dont have any probs, now i bought another one due to the first one getting eatin by a shark.....Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:24:02 GMTMangroveFishermanhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI like the new Ugly Stick intercoastal for a cheap rod. My next rod will be a Shimano Trevala for Butterfly jigging...unless someone has an alternative.Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:35:28 GMTMwaldo1http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxdidn't realize this was already posted sorry yallFri, 01 Jun 2007 23:11:31 GMTtaycatchestomanyfishhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxI've got a pair of custom rods from Capt. Karl that are my favorite!!! 7'9 graphite shikari blanks with custom measurements and Fuji SIC guides. These are my go to rods for having to make long casts with light weight lures or shrimp at weiry bonefish or redfish, plus they have enough backbone to put the brakes on a snook surging into the mangroves. Do yourselves a favor, ask Capt. Karl to build you a custom and give it a shot.Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:03:43 GMTMoganB3nzohttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxOn an affordable standpoint I really like the Extreme rods from Bass Pro I've caught some good sized w/ them and it felt great fighting the fish on themFri, 01 Jun 2007 14:49:51 GMTtaycatchestomanyfishhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic15696-10-1.aspxWhat is your favorite Rod and why??Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:46:34 GMTtaycatchestomanyfish