Connor C Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Best budget rod to throw a deps 250 on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGbaz Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Irod 804 Bailey swim Genothefisherman3, Jace D and David R 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genothefisherman3 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 37 minutes ago, MattGbaz said: Irod 804 Bailey swim Beat me to it haha! MattGbaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azfisher Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I would say a Daiwa DX extra heavy from TW for $99 would get you going. My Irods are all falling apart, not so much a fan anymore... Millerst12, BOZ, 207klasher and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOZ Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Irods are junk Derek1.b and pumaftd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, BOZ said: Irods are junk Not a fan at all of my 8’6” Bailey. Stiff as a board to the tip. Dobyns are 20% off at sportsmans outfitters. Get an 867 and never have to upgrade again in your life browniez, Loganodum38, Rogervang and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mossypumpkin said: Not a fan at all of my 8’6” Bailey. Stiff as a board to the tip. Dobyns are 20% off at sportsmans outfitters. Get an 867 and never have to upgrade again in your life This. A quality rod makes a HUGE difference when throwing bigger baits and will be way worth the extra cost. I know because I've been there. If you are patient and keep looking you can score an 867 for a decent price. Mossypumpkin and browniez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I got my 867 used for $150. Granted it took me a few years to find one at that price, but it can be done! I'm all about saving money as the next guy Genothefisherman3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Im hooked on the 867 champion as well. I would like to get 7 more! Rogervang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor C Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, azfisher said: I would say a Daiwa DX extra heavy from TW for $99 would get you going. My Irods are all falling apart, not so much a fan anymore... That looks like a good option. Will the xxh have no problem handling a 250 and does it load well? Edited September 8, 2020 by Connor C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azfisher Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) You said "Budget rod", budget and performance do not usually go hand in hand. If you want performance, get the 867 as stated above, if you want a cheap rod to throw a 250, the DX will do that. Edited September 8, 2020 by azfisher MA Frog Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGbaz Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 the 867 and ldc xh seem to be the golden standard for the 250. Are there any other higher quality rods similar to the 867 and ldc that anyone would recommend like maybe the Levante leviathan or megabass rods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor C Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Anyone know if a savage gear browser is any good? Or would a Diawa dx be a better option. 96straight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 hours ago, StriperAddict said: Im hooked on the 867 champion as well. I would like to get 7 more! The perfect rod in my opinion, StriperAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle1387 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Connor C said: That looks like a good option. Will the xxh have no problem handling a 250 and does it load well? Don't get an xxh. Its what I bought to throw a 250 and its way too stuff imo. Prolly can be done but the rod barely loads when you hook up. Xh is prolly fine and will have more loading El_Weruso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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