Need recommendation for rod

[Barnacle Bill]

I'm looking for a 7' UL rod, very light in weight and not cost a fortune. All Star makes one but its like $150. Right now I'm using a WM graphite. I love the weight but the guides are really too small for casting (spinning).

[crappiencali]

Bass pro has a lot of nice 7' rods that aren't to expensive. My ex-wife use to use one and she liked it quite a lot. I'm not sure if BnM makes one. Check out www.grizzlyjig.com. Wade should have something that will fit your needs.

[deathb4disco]

I just bought one of the new Quantum Xtralite's for $45. It's only 6.5', but I'm impressed. It's a lot more like Quantum's old Microlite rods with excellent backbone. They also have a 7 footer, but I think it's medium light not UL.

[TampaJim]

If you don't mind two piece - the St Croix Premier at $90 is a bargain. 7' UL 1/32 to 3/16oz.

[Joe58]

Shakespear makes one in the Agility line. 7', 2 piece, UL, IM8.

I just bought 2 of these and have only used it once but it was fun to catch one on.

The ones I bought had the model name Catera but appear to be the same as the Agility line.

Joe

http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/p.../agility.shtml

[Billy2]

Ibnfshn, Look at the Micro Lite rod tha Bass pro have, it's on sale
now til 5/20/06. Sale price is 29.99.

[wrwest]

Bill, As Billy2 said above Bass Pro has there entire Micro Lite line of rod on sale. Good price I have done a little research on them and like them, I ordered one this morning, 7 1/2 foot. in ul action.

[Darryl Morris]

As mentioned before, call Louie at Grizzly Jig Co. and ask for options. He'll know them all and spend time helping you out. Another place to check is http://www.bnmpoles.com/ They have a nice website and lots of options. They make quality rods too.

[CrappiePappy]

Sam Heaton Super Sensitive 7' (IM6) .......... BnM Poles (link above) $42 (+s/h)

Berkley Cherrywood 7' Med $20 (+s/h) ......... http://www.sportsauthority.com/produ...ductId=1672141

Crappie Wizard/Richard Williams Sig Series 7.5' (IM7) $31 (+s/h) ........ http://www.crappiestuff.com/richard_...pie_poles.html

............... cp

[PieEye]

Ulta lites are fun... but be careful not to get one that is "too soft"... Action can be very slow and that will cost you fish. Look for one that some back bone near the handle. They will cast better also. The micro lites from BPS have a tendancy to break. You get what you pay for.