New rod!

[redj_dennis]

have you tried the Airrus Rods,I have two and I think they are hard too beat

[davidsa]

At $89 the original Airrus co-matrix is a great rod but not so light. A ton of power and good sensitivity but weight is an issue for me.

I own many rods, Gloomis many models mostly GLX, St. Croix Legend Elite, Crucials, Kistler LTA, Basspro Qualifiers and a boatload of extremes.

The Crucial in the price range is hands down the best choice for me. If money is not object then a Looms IMX or GLX, Kistler LTA or St. Croix Elite are nice. By no means though is the newer models Shimano Crucials crap. Maybe this guy has some old tape about what Shimano offered in rods years ago.

[dcbasser]

Hey guys check out e21.com and check there new rods. They look pretty good and to be honest have never heard of anyone around here using them. I think they are pushed by Boyd Duckett. range in the 99 to 150 dollar. Look good and seem to have a pretty good warranty with them as well. Any body on here ever use them. Thinkin about getting a couple for next year.

[Ranger_07]

I have several Loomis rods, IMX, granted not the GLX$$$ but for my money, I am as impressed with the St. Croix Avid series. Next time you are at Kentucky Lake, swing by Kuttawa and go to the Pelican. They have the St. Croix rods there with the best prices.

If you throw tubes, pick up the AC69MLXF. I absolutely love this rod!!!