$100 or less drift rods suggestions?

Thillman · 02-26-2004, 07:21 PM

Need a new rod and on a strict budget. Looking for something 81/2 -9ft. med/fast action 8-12 or someting in this range. Not too light, I want it to handle springers as well.

Grant Scheele · 02-26-2004, 07:28 PM

Thillman, I have the perfect rod for you for sale. I paid $180 for it two years ago and have hardly used it. It is a custom built LROD. 8'6" 8-17lb. I have used it for Spingers and Winter Steelhead. I will sell it for $50 and I live in Albany. Grant

02-26-2004, 07:46 PM

Thillman is you don't buy Grant's rod take a look at the Berkely IM7 "Buzz Ramsey" model I think you'll find exactly what you want.

Corkie Monster · 02-26-2004, 07:48 PM

Also check out Bimart, they have Lami's for around $60 to $80. Or the Berkley IM7's that are always on sale for about $60

CM

SalmonSeason · 02-26-2004, 08:01 PM

North River under $100 has faired nice

Amahnee · 02-26-2004, 08:04 PM

I gotta go with the Berkely IM7 Ramsey special myself. Good Luck!

Fish Finder · 02-26-2004, 08:12 PM

lamiglas trophy series or berkley IM7 buzz ramsey

lilnorthfork · 02-26-2004, 08:18 PM

Just got the Buzz Ramsey and like it. GI Joes has it for $20 off right now. Not sure about those low-priced Lami's at Bi-Mart... they say something like "designed by Lamiglas". Anybody fished one?

1 aught · 02-26-2004, 08:31 PM

I have a med/heavy Buzz Ramsey and a med cheaper grade Lami. I use the Ramsey for springers and the Lami for steelhead. Love them both. You can�t go wrong with either.

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Mojo · 02-26-2004, 08:40 PM

lilnorthfork,
I have one of those cheap Lamiglas rods. They are a Lami blank, machine built in China or somewhere. They fish as well as my "good" Lamiglas. You can't beat the price, but only a one year warrantee.

Buy one! I think they are great(for the price).

IFISH4U · 02-26-2004, 08:44 PM

Fenwick HMX, 8`9``, 8 to 20, best rod Ive ever owned. Ive had a few,lol.

IFISH4U · 02-26-2004, 08:45 PM

Awesome warranty and customer service

All IN · 02-26-2004, 08:53 PM

I've got the 8'6" 8-12lb Air IM-7 Berkley for steelhead and the 8'6" 12-25 Air IM-7 Berkley for springers. Both are the buzz ramsey models. These rods are awesome, I would highly suggest them and they are super cheap. Good luck man.

Grant Scheele · 02-26-2004, 09:01 PM

Thillman, call me after 5pm tomorrow and you can check out the rod. 928.6051

Reel Premier · 02-27-2004, 12:11 AM

I understand you are on a budget, but I would'nt skimp on a rod if at all possible. If you can afford a Lami, Loomis, or Rogue, I would recomend one of these. If the cash just isn't there, G.I. Joes has Buzz Ramsey IM7 for around 60 bucks on sale. Also, if you can get up to Fishermans in Oregon City, check out the North River rods, 70 to 80 bucks and lifetime warranty if not mistaken. St. Criox might not be a bad choice as well, they are priced right in the middle of top line rods, to the bargin basement deals.

Good luck. :grin:

Ryan Pultz · 02-27-2004, 03:41 AM

I love my WWGriggs rod and they are about 65 or so i have a fly rod and casting rod from griggs and i love them both rp

Norski · 02-27-2004, 05:44 AM

Bi Mart Lami Rouge River Spicial $117.00 and great rod for any steelhead or springer.

Cowlitz Kidd · 02-27-2004, 06:03 AM

Go with the Finwick.I got six of them. For $89.95 you can't beat'em.

wade · 02-27-2004, 06:25 AM

Glenn Wicks in Creswell sells reconditioned Lamiglass steelhead rods for $45, he's in the phone book.

Kevin

fishinpoor · 02-27-2004, 07:01 AM

all the above,i have lami's berkley gloomis and fenwick,some are the high end and some are the bi-mart $70-100,all catch fish and all have a warranty of some sort.p.s. i would take grant up on his offer or call glen as well,you may be able to get 2 for the money you intend to spend,1 steelie and 1 springer.you can never have too many good rods(contrary to what the wife says)

Jettin' Fool · 02-27-2004, 04:47 PM

Check out the All Star rods at Sportsman Warehouse. I have never used one but they felt pretty nice and they are under $100. I think they were highly touted blanks that now come pre-built for purchase.

Anybody have any experience with All Star??

Jfool

Tilla · 02-27-2004, 05:42 PM

The Allstars are a solid choice.
Or
You could attend one of BaitOEggs rod building classes and make whatever you want!

All IN · 02-27-2004, 05:44 PM

I've heard great things about the All Star rods. Never had the honor to use one but I guess they have a great reputation.

Steeliefly · 02-27-2004, 10:50 PM

I have a Lamiglas,Loomis and Buzz Ramsey IM7 drift rods. The one I grab first is the Ramsey (8'6", 8-12lb. You cannot go wrong with this rod. Also have a 9'6" spin rod for bobber fishing - it's great!

Fish_N_Russ · 02-27-2004, 11:59 PM

PM'd you about a place with rods for $35

Thumper · 02-28-2004, 01:52 PM

IFISH4U --- Following your advice, and because I need very little reason to buy a rod ( [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] ), I set out this morning to find a Fenwick HMX rod. Only Sportsman's Warehouse had one, and it was a 10-20. I bought it anyway, but does anyone sell the lighter versions or stock these rods in any quantity?

Very nice rod, at least in appearance. I like the rubber inserts in the handle.

I am so sick..... [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]

onebadfish · 02-28-2004, 02:23 PM

griggs 8'6" medium. the outlet's in aurora. find a guide to cut loose with one. you can get them for less than $50. there not as weak in the tip as buzz ramsey rods.

TH · 02-28-2004, 03:12 PM

We have been building a lot of the new Forecast blanks.
These were a mid year introfrom Batson Ent.
They are awesome!
we have an 1084 up for auction.. it is a great rod.
we are selling the new forecast rods for $115

best rod on the market for the $$$$$$$$

TH · 02-28-2004, 03:12 PM

We have been building a lot of the new Forecast blanks.
These were a mid year intro from Batson Ent.
They are awesome!
we have an 1084 up for auction.. it is a great rod.
we are selling the new forecast rods for $115

best rod on the market for the $$$$$$$$