Cheaper Spinning Rod Suggestions ?

[Robert11]

Hello,

Do pond fishing mainly, outside of Boston.

Thinking of getting a new spinning rod.

Would want it to be 7 feet, and 2 piece.
Full (old fashioned) cork handle, not that new cut-a-way style.
they seem to have come out with this year.

Probably a Light, or Med-Light.

Would like to limit it to $ 75 max.

I have some pricier rods, but for these cheaper rods, who, in your opinions, offers
the "best" ?

e.g.

Shakespeare Ugly sticks
Browning
St. Croix
or,...?

Thanks,
Bob

[deathb4disco]

The St. Croix Triumph is $80. St. Croix makes excellent rods.

I'd also consider Bass Pro's Microlite rods. They're around $40 and offer many different lengths and actions.

Also, check out Cabela's Tourney Trail rods.

[Bronzbackhunter]

Bass pro shops brand, 7ft crappie rod nice rod,I have 2of them.

[TrevorW]

I will agree, tough to beat the triumph series rods for the quality.

[TnT]

For around $75, you could have a Wally Marshall 7 footer and a WMS 50 or WMS 100 spinning reel. BPS has some very similar rods and reels for around the same price also. The 7 footers I have been fishing with cost me around $15 at Ace Hardware with a Diawa 1500 Reel for about $20 and they have performed good for me.

[TrevorW]

For around $75, you could have a Wally Marshall 7 footer and a WMS 50 or WMS 100 spinning reel. BPS has some very similar rods and reels for around the same price also. The 7 footers I have been fishing with cost me around $15 at Ace Hardware with a Diawa 1500 Reel for about $20 and they have performed good for me.

Wally Marshall 7' are one piece... the 8' is a 2 piece. I have an 8', 9', I love the 8, awesome rod very light and will cast a jig a mile.

[Saltine]

I'd also consider Bass Pro's Microlite rods. They're around $40 and offer many different lengths and actions.

The MicroLite Glass rods are a good buy at $19. They are super sensitive, but the reel sets leave a lot to be desired. The $49 MicroLite Graphite is the way to go if you require more backbone, or catch the occasional catfish.

[filletfetish]

I bought my wife a BPS microlite, but she always grabs my St. Croix. There really is no comparison if you have them side by side.

[Cricketcage]

I bought a 7' Fenwick Eagle GT last month for about $60. Don't know how durable it is yet, but so far I love everything about it.

[Bugtussle]

Love my St. Croix Avids but if you are looking for a good low cost rod, the BassPro Microlite 6'6" or 7' Light or UL is very good for the money, especially if you buy them when they are on sale.