Sprint61 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Mostly fish alone and when I'm alone I fish nothing but swimbaits. However I ocassianly go with a friend and he fishes conventional only. I sold all my high end rods to support the swimbait addiction. Any suggestions on a decent rod $60 or less? Just want something for the occasional trips I take with him. Was looking at the Daiwa aird x it looks nice and the powell diesel but reviews wasn't that great on TW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrulewax Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 the one 3 defy rods may be pretty good, I haven't messed with one much. If you upped your budget to 100 you have a lot of good possibilities at that price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprint61 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yea I know just really don't fish them enough, just sold a bunch of kistler helium 3s and zbones never used them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin721 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have an older model aird that I have put through hell but still seems to hold up. I have uprgraded rods for the most part so that one doesnt get much use but if I am fishing with a friend that is new to casting set ups I usually let them use it. Ive had it for probably 5 or 6 years and its still going strong. One of my buddies recently got one of the one 3 defy blacks and it seems like a well built rod and is very sensitive for the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcopple Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 The okuma reflexion rods are great for the price. I have a couple I use regularly. Even come with a decent warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefly_25 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I have 2 of the older Arid rods, 6'6" MH and the 7'1" H. I put a beating on my rods fishing everyday of the summer and trekking through the woods for hike in ponds. Both rods have held up astoundingly well. Sadly after 5-6 years of beating, they are beginning to get tired. The medium heavy fishes more like a medium and the heavy action like a medium heavy. the reel seat comes loose/cross-threads from time to time but nothing major. these rods have a bit faster action than advertised. Still, I highly recommend these older rods if you can find them. I have also heard good things about the ONE3 Defy Black rods. I just got the swimbait version. It seems to be accurately rated and sensitive with a nice backbone. The reel seat and grip are of great quality and comfortable. In my opinion, it is a toss up between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprint61 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Forgot about this. I went ahead and bought a few furys, will collect dust but oh well. Gavin721 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcauliffe Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Daiwa Aird X is great. Have the H, but wish I got a M or MH. Still a great rod so far. Feels tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoman Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I had an okuma reflexion before I switched to dobyns and I really liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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