Time for a rod upgrade

[MaxxiD]

So, my last 2 $30-$50 rods from Canadian Tire have snapped, you know, the tip with the last eyelet on has snapped off. Not because I've caught a fish, because I was changing a hook or adding bait.

So now I think it's time for an upgrade. My wife and I are going to Bass Pro on Saturday and it's new rod time. Anybody have any recommendations for reasonably priced rod/reel combos? Do you think I should keep the Canadian Tire reel and just spend all my money on a rod? Why am I told to touch elbows instead of shaking hands, then also told to sneeze and cough into my elbow? Are there any fish in Glenmore resevoir?

Thanks for reading

My name is Max

[H380]

Go ugly stix..

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[58thecat]

Originally Posted by H380

Go ugly stix..

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yup and throw the reel on it good to go.....I have seen these rods take a eating and still keep on going....my wife has caught literally 100's of lakers, walleye and pike with hers....in some cases I would say she is a little light for the fish but it works fine....no issues to date ohhh and wont break the bank account too

[Bushrat]

The more you pay for a rod the easier it seems to break.

[MaxxiD]

Ugly stick it is! Bonus that you can buy one at Canadian Tire.

See you all at Glenmore tonight. I'll be the one with a brand new ugly stick and no fish

Have a good weekend

[pinelakeperch]

Originally Posted by MaxxiD

Ugly stick it is! Bonus that you can buy one at Canadian Tire.

See you all at Glenmore tonight. I'll be the one with a brand new ugly stick and no fish

Have a good weekend

I'd strongly recommend not buying an Ugly Stik combo. The reels are quite poor.

[AK47]

I needed a new rod this season - got Fenwick HMX 9 from Cabellas and could not be happier. Handled hundreds of pike in Meadow Lake provincial park and 29 inch walleye with ease. Would recommend!

[Osky]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

yup and throw the reel on it good to go.....I have seen these rods take a eating and still keep on going....my wife has caught literally 100's of lakers, walleye and pike with hers....in some cases I would say she is a little light for the fish but it works fine....no issues to date ohhh and wont break the bank account too

That’s the beauty of being a bit light 58... most of those lakers hang down where there are no obstructions so with a little patience a lighter rod works just fine. And adds fun.
Guiding in the far north and with the stories the American fishermen read about the monsters up there, I wish I’d taken pictures over the years of some of the super sized gear people show up with. Amazing.

Osky

[Fishwhere]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

yup and throw the reel on it good to go.....I have seen these rods take a eating and still keep on going....my wife has caught literally 100's of lakers, walleye and pike with hers....in some cases I would say she is a little light for the fish but it works fine....no issues to date ohhh and wont break the bank account too

I agree with these guys. And not trying to be rude but if youre snapping them from changing bait etc its because you arent overly careful with your rods and doubling them over back towards the handle. Most rods cant take that sort of strain, high price or low price. So then i would really recomended the ugly stik being fiberglass will have alot of forgiveness. My grandpa absolutely treats his rods like crap, including doing what youre doing and his is still perfectly fine.

Good luck!

[pinelakeperch]

Originally Posted by MaxxiD

So, my last 2 $30-$50 rods from Canadian Tire have snapped, you know, the tip with the last eyelet on has snapped off. Not because I've caught a fish, because I was changing a hook or adding bait.

So now I think it's time for an upgrade. My wife and I are going to Bass Pro on Saturday and it's new rod time. Anybody have any recommendations for reasonably priced rod/reel combos? Do you think I should keep the Canadian Tire reel and just spend all my money on a rod? Why am I told to touch elbows instead of shaking hands, then also told to sneeze and cough into my elbow? Are there any fish in Glenmore resevoir?

Thanks for reading

My name is Max

If you're worried about durability, buy an Ugly Stik. Look for a GX2 or Elite, and pair it with a Pflueger President reel. I normally avoid buying combos.

[SamSteele]

I have a couple ugly stick elites from my early days. Hung onto them for times when my son has a couple buddies that never fish but want to try it. I can hand them these spares and they go have a good time. I really don’t care what they do with them and I don’t end up stressing like I would with my high end stuff. They will still catch a few fish and have a good time.

OP, if you are breaking rods that often you need to have a look at how you are using them. I can’t remember the last rod I broke and I fish quite a bit.

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