Rod Advice

[Fishin is life]

Shimano all the way....The Curados are unbeatable and i'd say finding a rod in your price range in the Shimano lineup would be a good idea....The lifetime warranty on them is HARD to beat....I can speak first hand for their customer service....I broke a Cumara on a hookset and called them to get an addy to send the rod to...Sent it out, and in 5 days I had a brand new replacement rod....That's worth quite a bit IMO

[zimmy]

Go with Shimano. Customer service is GREAT.
Bent a handle on a Curado a couple weeks ago. Sent it in-they repaired and sent back within 2 days of receiving. No charge. I've been fighting with Lowrance for months over issues with a GPS unit.
Good company that really backs their products...just my 2cents.