General purpose baitcasting rod

[River_eye]

Hey, I'm mostly a jig fisherman, and I have my new spinning setup awaiting the new season. The thing is, I have a baitcasting reel, which I used to use for everything, before I got my new spinning rod. I broke the rod that it was on last season and am looking for another one.

I'll probably be using it for casting for smallies, pike, and throwing the occasional crankbait. I don't do either of those enough to buy separate rods for each purpose.

Do any of you guys have suggestions on rods, costing a max of 85$ I've considered the St. Croix Premier, but am just wondering if there are any others that you guys like. Thanks.

River eye

[Den]

Go with the st. croix rod. there are a lot of others, but the croix gets my vote. the premier is a very good rod. good luck and good fishin.
Den

[dummie]

River Eyes,

Go to page 2, good discussion on rods there. It's the one that says $64.95. Makes a lot of sense, the post that is. I just bought a $29.95 Ugly Stick. Good rod, seems to be very sensitive. Always wanted one. Good fishing, God bless.

[sam]

i have a couple of the st croix premier rods i use for spinning applications and I love them. Im sure the casting rods are outstanding as well.

[Ness]

I just tried out my new St. Croix Premier yesterday and I'm impressed. Most sensitive rod
I've ever held. Thanks, Juls, for bragging them up all the time... She made me curious...lol

[Minnesota Angler]

I recently bought a St. Croix Premier bait-casting rod, and I am very impressed with it. I HIGHLY recommend it. Good Luck!

[SUPERTROLLER]

I too use an Ugly Stik for my baitcaster. Use it for jigging spoons and crankbaits. Quick tip and enough backbone for smallmouth and pike. Also more forgiving should you choose to use Fireline.(had it on but swithed to mono--- Easier to get out backlashes while I learn to cast with it)

[trolling monster]

Hi River eye, the St. Croix is a great choice I own 3 St. Croix's, 2 are spinning and 1 is casting and I love all three of them. I plan to replace all the rest of my rods with St. Croix Premiers. You really can't go wrong with this choice and the company really stand behind their product.

[Mike]

Take a look at the Abu Garcia Conolon Premiere "Walleye Trolling/Bottom Bouncing" baitcast rod. CPCW661M. 6 ft., 6 inches. Medium. 1/4 - 3/4 oz lure. 8 - 14 lb. test. About $90 US, I think.

A super all-around rod for trolling, bouncing, casting. Just don't use it for muskie!

[River_eye]

Actually, when my rod broke, I borrowed my dad's Ugly Stick, it's a 5'6" Medium. For some reason, I'm not crazy about it. My previous rod was 6', maybe this ones just a bit short for my preferences.

River eye

[River_eye]

Well, I'm hoping that they do. Although I havn't bought my casting rod yet, I did purchase a St Croix AS63MXF spinning rod for jigging. I hope they are as good as everyone says they are.

River eye

[Mike B. (OK)]

Depends what you are going to use it for. If you need extra sensitivity, like jigging or worming for bass, go graphite. If you will use it for throwing cranks, think about a medium or medium lite glass rod. A lot of the "bass guys" are going back to fiberglass because they find that they not only cast cranks better, but they don't wear you out when throwing cranks all day like a graphite rod can. Cabelas makes some glass rods for this purpose. They also make real good trolling rods.