Opinion on best rod choice

[cherokee ref]

I would like suggestions on a good choice of rod, under $200, MH to match a Lew's Tournament Pro reel. Thanks.

[bronzefly]

I would like suggestions on a good choice of rod, under $200, MH to match a Lew's Tournament Pro reel. Thanks.

Have a look at Hammer Rods. We have a lot of customers making the switch to them from several other brands. They're made in the US, have a durable, good quality blank, an excellent warranty, and the owners of the company are good folks that I know personally. With your "TT10" discount code at check out, most models are in the $150 to $160 range shipped!

http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... 8_809_1145

[finebassfisher]

Powell max is on sale right now on tackle warehouse or you could pick up a zillion on sale as well. My vote I'd get a Powell endurance.

[cherokee ref]

FYI, went with a St. Croix Avid 6'6" MHF. Feels nice. Haven't fished it yet, though. After buying, looked at St. Croix website and they said one of best reels to match the rod is the Tournament Pro, so I guessed pretty well!

[tywithay]

What kind of presentations are you looking to use? For anything bottom contact, I'd look at the Kistler KLX. They're easily the most sensitive rod I've used under $200.

[CaptBob]

FYI, went with a St. Croix Avid 6'6" MHF. Feels nice. Haven't fished it yet, though. After buying, looked at St. Croix website and they said one of best reels to match the rod is the Tournament Pro, so I guessed pretty well!

The the St. Croix Avid is a great rod and what I have a Tournament Pro on and a Team Lew's Gold, but I liked the longer rods so I went with 7', one is on a MHF and the other is on a MF, in my opinion the Avid rods from St Croix are the best rods built under $250.00, and for under 200 bucks street price, the best rods for the money on the planet. Whether you choose a 6'6" or the 7' you will not be disappointed!! and St. Croix's LIFETIME warranty is unbeatable, with many options if you ever need or want to use it, which is highly doubtful!!

[cherokee ref]

Thanks everyone. CaptBob, thanks for reinforcing my decision/lucky guess!