The Top 5 Baitcast Rods Under $100! Buying Guide

[@dasimcoes]

Great list of rods. The new SLX A series rods also have anti -twist tech. For $100 they’re good rods. Just picked up a med. action Cashion element rod for throwing jerk baits. They run around $130 but Imo well worth it.

[@joshbenson2384]

Casey, you're a mind reader. I literally just Googled this topic 2 days ago! Thanks for the suggestions!

[@humbugvideos]

I dropped this video specifically for u Josh😎

[@Cornelius798]

Nice breakdowns. The Diawa Tatula is a banger for 100 bucks! I found my Tatula XT spinning rod from Tackle Warehouse.

[@adamgrimes820]

Honestly I really like the clicker handle on the old vendetta. After using the vendetta medium for a couple years I got my girlfriend the fenwick eagle of the same profile this season to go bass fishing with me, took it for a spin and I snapped it in half on the first day treating is exactly like I do my vendetta.. definitely not near as durable. Felt good while it was in 1 piece though.

[@danhargrave1018]

Numbers in the video are the reverse of what they are in the video description. Confusing as to which is best. Thanks for the video.

[@ZaneEb_p26]

This rod might sound like junk but a Ugly stick GX2 casting rod I am pretty rough on my rods and it takes it. Its like $55 and I have a spinning Ugly stick GX2 rod for like 7 years and is just a tank with the lews real. they are a little on the heavy side but it gives me the right to say fishing is a workout.

[@SHEFFSBAITS]

Same I love my gx2 spinning rod also with a lews reel and I’ve had it fit 5 years

[@michaelharless1658]

Hey Casey! I just got a fish finder for my pelican boat. What size battery do you use that fits in that ammo can. I really like your setup for it. Thank you for any info. Enjoy your videos and love getting an alert that a new video is out

[@humbugvideos]

Thank you! I actually just upgraded my battery and box. I got an Amped Outdoors 30 ah, but if u don’t plan on getting livescope then just do a 10-20. Whatever dimensions the battery u get make sure the box is 2-3” bigger so it can hold the wires

[@natel5093]

I need a heavy or extra heavy for my Alabama rig and spinners and large swim baits. Any suggestions on rod and reel. I’m looking to spend around 150-200

[@humbugvideos]

@@natel5093 My buddy used to throw A-rigs on a dobyns fury and it was awesome. $129.99 I believe?

[@natel5093]

@@humbugvideosthanks man. I’ll go try it out.

[@natel5093]

@@humbugvideoswould the Lews speed spool work or should I look for heavier

[@ryanstevens1683]

That’s what I use

[@joec8364]

Would any of these be a good option for a week at Lake of the Woods casting Mepps #5 for anything from Perch to Muskie?

[@humbugvideos]

@@joec8364 It’s hard to get a rod for all those, as Musky take very specific gear. Besides Musky, a 7’ medium baitcaster would be fine for most other species!

[@Beckyyy13]

In the same price range, what do you think of the dobyns colt series rods?

[@humbugvideos]

I haven't fished with the Colt rods yet, but I have heard good things. Dobyns makes some great products!

[@youneskh.9173]

What would you choose? Fenwick eagle Uglystick elite Diawa tatula xt

[@humbugvideos]

What species are u going for?

[@youneskh.9173]

@@humbugvideos carp

[@humbugvideos]

@@youneskh.9173 probably the ugly stik!

[@youneskh.9173]

@@humbugvideos thanks!

[@lexxonvongphachanh1531]

are you using the old vendetta or the new one. how is the grip on the new one?

[@humbugvideos]

@@lexxonvongphachanh1531 The one I featured here is the old one, but the new one is even better imo

[@lexxonvongphachanh1531]

does the vendetta last a while or will it snap? i am looking for a cheap but good rod for bass

[@humbugvideos]

@@lexxonvongphachanh1531 It’s lasted awhile for me! The Vendetta is an awesome bang for your buck rod

[@prettybi_axle52]

what type of line do you throw on the abu garcia vendetta

[@humbugvideos]

@@prettybi_axle52 Depends on what your fishing with and for!

[@magnuss6147]

Hey man, Im newer to fishing and have been fishing a spinning setup for a while and ever since I started ive been thinking about baitcasters. Im deciding to buy a setup and already have a reel picked out (Lew's Speed Spool LFS) , the problem is im having a big trouble finding a rod. I want a versatile rod that I can use for many different things something like a 7", heavy, fast/moderate fast for around $100-$150. Ive found many rods that fit my criteria with one issue, none are 2 piece rods, I can maybe fit a 7" rod in my parents cars but most of my fishing is done by me riding my bike to spots and carrying around a 7" rod would just not be possible. Im wondering if you would know any rod that would fit this criteria as you seem really knowledgeable. thanks!

[@humbugvideos]

Hey there, reach out to me on insta (@humbugvideos) and lets have a convo, I'll get you all set up and fishin

[@White_Tiger93]

have you ever heard of Seahawk? Seahawk fishing brand? If you do, do they sell Seahawk stuff in US?

[@humbugvideos]

Never heard of em! I’ll have to check em out tho

[@humbugvideos]

Never heard of em! I’ll have to check em out tho

[@C.car97]

Hey bro! Which rod would you recommend for bass fishing in ponds

[@humbugvideos]

I used the Veritas in Ponds and I loved it!

[@C.car97]

@@humbugvideos which rod would you throw on?

[@donovansmith8686]

I was told Shimano reels don’t fit well on the fenwick eagle is that true

[@humbugvideos]

@@donovansmith8686 Interesting, I haven’t heard of any issues with that so far

[@athulkrishna5483]

Which rod is better for snakehead fishing?

[@humbugvideos]

Snakehead rods I believe are going to be a heavier power, usually a 7' medium heavy or something along that range. I personally have never targeted snakehead as I have lived in the west for my entire life

[@athulkrishna5483]

@@humbugvideos thanks for your response ❤️

[@mikec8123]

The link for the Shimano rod is a spinning rod.

[@humbugvideos]

@@mikec8123 The SLX? It says casting on mine

[@mikec8123]

@@humbugvideos the pic looks like a spinning rod to me.

[@humbugvideos]

@@mikec8123 I agree, but the eyelets are tiny. If your not sure on that link then I'd try and find a different one to buy. I'll do some research and see if I can find a better link to replace that one. Thanks for the heads up!

[@davidprychozarey3489]

We in Europe Don‘t Fish so cheap stuff