Best fishing poles

[thejerk]

I realize it s a different price range, but it's hard to beat a the Shimano Cumara and the GLoomis GLX. They're a lil pricey but great for fishing all day. Though one of my favorite rods are last years shimano crucials. Im not as crazy about the new ones for some reason. But as MLFSPCS said earlier, it's best to head to a shop and try a bunch out.

[eddie_m]

My recommendation is to go to BPS or some other store with a good selection and hold the rod while gently dragging the tip across a crack in the floor. This is about the only way to really compare rods side by side. You will be able to feel the difference in sensitivity. [Last time I did this, I settled on Abu Garcia Veritas or BPS Carbonlite, but it's YOUR determination that matters!]

Also, using flourocarbon line will make a BIG difference in sensitivity over mono.

[uk.bass]

I'm in the same boat. I'm looking for a good rod like a St. Croix or something of that nature. What do you all think of St. Croix, the Carrot Stix or even the Ducket Rod (i think it's the magic stix). The rod skeet reese uses look like a decent rod. So what do you all think?