The Top 5 fishing rods under $100! 2024 Buying Guide

[@autobahnmann6971]

I broke my Berkley Cherrywood yesterday and nearly cried lol. Considering how long I had it and what it costs, I wasn't too shocked. Gonna try my hand and wallet on a Fish Eagle. Great review. Thank you!

[@fishinfool63]

Great countdown on Rods...many times i have used a Fish Eagle

[@humbugvideos]

Killer blanks!

[@davidarwood6264]

A medium Finwick Eagle can do almost anything.

[@mikek3638]

Good stuff, I'd add the Shimano SLX rods to that list as well as the Lews KVD rods when they are on sale.

[@humbugvideos]

Good adds! Totally agree

[@fendert1384]

I have 3 GX 2 and like them for 1oz lures and down. Just ordered the Elite to see how I like it/compares,. Great Information.Thanks

[@kencleg7721]

At 65 years young ugly stick I have like 5 of them my high ends got the tips broken u decide Other high ends pretty much stay cased Like and late 70 s tournament bass pro cali made lews still in the plastic

[@makavelitheexoticmicrobull7506]

This is a fact I catch 20 and 30 Pounders specifically with these polls have had hundreds of them

[@davidarwood6264]

I understood none of this. I really wanted to.

[@makavelitheexoticmicrobull7506]

@@davidarwood6264 Ugly Stik is a fishing pole man

[@budgetbassin407]

Ugly stiks are great. For live bait. And you can get away with em if you fish braid but they have no sensitivity. And don’t have a nice feeling to them. At all

[@multiversehq]

@@davidarwood6264same 😂

[@zacht678]

Toadfish rods are also great for under 200 bucks. My 7/6 MH with daiwa fuego 2500 is my everyday goto rod in my lineup vs my more expensive options. About 250 for an awesome setup that will catch anything inshore.

[@richardfox3924]

Inshore fishing setup you recommend?

[@zacht678]

@ best setup around 200 bucks imo is a toadfish 7foot6in or 7/2 medium heavy. Pair that with a diawa fuego 2500 with 15 lb braid. Put about a foot to 2 feet of 20lb mono or floro and a 1/0-3/0 circle hook with 2 or 3 split shot #3s at the connection of the braid to mono and you can catch anything you want inshore. Up to 30+ inch reds. No problem.

[@Willh621]

Good video. What are your thoughts on the Berkley lightning rod? I have had one for two seasons now and I love it so far.

[@humbugvideos]

I personally haven’t used one, but used to sell a ton at Bass Pro. For the price it’s a great rod!

[@tharynsadventures02]

I loved my lightning rod but it's also the only rod I have ever broke in half. Good for the price for sure though!

[@sntdc2017]

I had 3 lightning rods I used for nearly 20 years. Sadly they have passed on

[@SaltySeaDawg125]

I have had two lightning rods and both broke/snapped about two eyelets from the top. Sucks because I liked them and they were comfortable.

[@pondhoppertv]

For the money I like Lew's rods if you're looking to spend less than 100 bux. I also find some great clearance deals at stores like Scheels and Academy. Many times you can find 80 to 100 dollar rods for half price.

[@Ryanralston07]

Just picked up a Daiwa Tatula XT after I broke my Falcon Buccoo rod. The Daiwa feels WAY better to me than the Falcon. At $99.99, the Daiwa is a steal!

[@humbugvideos]

Agreed!

[@trevorhagberg3913]

J got the same one🔥🔥

[@sweeney9647]

@@trevorhagberg3913 how you liking it?

[@pondhoppertv]

I like the Tatula rods... I have a baitcaster and two spinning rods.

[@joepworther2284]

I have a Defy black and it's great, indeed !

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

yeah, I liked the fish eagle I owned for trout. Unfortunately, it is sleeping with the fishes in the CA delta.

[@humbugvideos]

Rest in piece fish Eagle rod❤️

[@davidarwood6264]

Get another eagle , a real eagle. The Finwick Eagle , you'll love it.

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

@@davidarwood6264 I used to own several Fenwicks years ago. I think that is good advice going forward.

[@stephenbeaver2035]

I believe the Fish Eagle is made by Fenwick. I compared them to Fenwick Eagle in my hand. Same rod and same price.

[@suhaibabuelezz7628]

Hey humbug, I love the video. But I was just wondering if I could use 30lb braid on my medium power ugly stik carbon. The rod itself recommends 6-12lb line but I was wondering if I could use heavier line then the rods recommendation or not.

[@humbugvideos]

@@suhaibabuelezz7628 For spinning setups the max I’d typically go with braid is 30. So you’ll be alright👍🏽

[@suhaibabuelezz7628]

Alright thank you

[@nathanr4650]

can you do a video about float rods for trout i’ve been looking for a while and i just don’t know what to look for

[@humbugvideos]

I have a video covering trout setups ranging from low budget to high budget. Lemme send over the link

[@humbugvideos]

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[@jasonlopez4855]

I got the 13 omen medium power fast Action rod it is nice better than the Fate medium power fast Action rod but is good also. My Walmart has nothing good but ugly stick but I got my ugly cat rod with a ABU Garcia black max reel is my favorite for spinner fishing. All the stealing stuff messed it up. So to the next city to get stuff.

[@kylewon]

What about the st croix triumph? around the same price as the veritas

[@humbugvideos]

@@kylewon That’s an awesome rod, totally recommend it. I’ve done a review on that rod in the past

[@cavesuki8510]

I cant find that Okuma Celilo anymore. The burnt orange color you have their. I have one & its amazing

[@humbugvideos]

I believe the new one is grey, and fishes very similar to this one!

[@nunuirautiainencolas]

i have a question, can i put a line of 45 pounds in the ugly stick elite 7' medium-heavy? Is it a big problem or not

[@humbugvideos]

Braid, mono, or flouro?

[@williammiller735]

I prefer the Fitzgerald Versa line.

[@dimitrijejovanovic5363]

What do you think about this rod - DAM Nanoflex Pro+ spinning rod 3m 30-80g?

[@humbugvideos]

@@dimitrijejovanovic5363 Never heard of it! Must not be a rod in the states

[@dimitrijejovanovic5363]

@humbugvideos kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKvYpKlsiddlpJosi=tMFX-F4-q2HYxZcU It looks strong and flexible, but I'm interested to know if I can cast a lighter lure than 30g with it. Maybe if someone knows?

[@nopejdjsjssmsmsnsns]

@@dimitrijejovanovic5363Yea, probably, you’d be surprised seeing the amount less that you can cast than the rod states. Even though it relies on you line weight.

[@NativeHulk406]

How does the Ugly Stick carbon compare with the others in the line ??

[@humbugvideos]

I haven’t used it, but it really peaks my curiosity. I’ve heard good stuff about it too

[@NativeHulk406]

@@humbugvideos bought a 7' medium for $50 and paired with a Pflueger President XT Add: Also bought a Dobyns Kaden 712SF and putting a Shimano Vanford 3000 on it.

[@humbugvideos]

@@NativeHulk406 those are great setups!

[@NativeHulk406]

@@humbugvideos thank you. River and Lake fishing in NE Montana. Would love to see you review the US Carbon and Pflueger President XT

[@DouglasPhillips-c2x]

What do you think of the lews sg1 speed stix.

[@humbugvideos]

@@DouglasPhillips-c2x Don’t know much about it, so I can’t give my opinion!

[@pumas1899]

i love this video, thanks

[@JLFToronto]

Hello buddy, if i will go for okuma celilo 9.5'' medium light. What if for my specs for my reel? Thank you.

[@humbugvideos]

@@JLFToronto A 9’5”? Thats more of a steelhead/salmon rod. I would check Okuma website and they will have the specs for that one as well as the other similar sizes!

[@JLFToronto]

@@humbugvideos Thanks Buddy.

[@uniepc8433]

I don’t really know what rod to get. I like fishing for bass, pike, and catfish and just a variety of different species. I was thinking about an ugly stik GX2 since I don’t have a high budget and people say it’s durable. But I don’t know, what do you think is a great all around rod for under $100 for multiple species?

[@humbugvideos]

Ugly Stik would be a good choice, and because its so cheap you could potentially get another rod to cover different species!

[@uniepc8433]

@@humbugvideos what about a ugly stik carbon to cover everything?

[@humbugvideos]

@@uniepc8433 Yup, that would work as well! I’d swing into a local shop and just compare em to see which one u prefer 👍🏽

[@uniepc8433]

Alright thank you. Great video too btw.

[@elbryan8204]

I want to get the okuma salo, but I don’t know anything about rod numbers and letters, I’m obviously getting a casting rod for the okuma salo, and I already have a KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reel, but I’m not sure what rod to get and what fishing line is best.

[@elbryan8204]

Idk what rod number to get or what MHa or Ma or MLa is best

[@elbryan8204]

I might get another casting reel, what do you recommend?

[@humbugvideos]

@@elbryan8204 I wound get a shimano curado. Also, I’ll add a link to a video where I talk about good lines to use!

[@humbugvideos]

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[@Lakers10141]

Do you have any remondationes for a rod and reel combo for trout slash creek fishing

[@Lakers10141]

Under 100 before al gear

[@humbugvideos]

@@Lakers10141 I would check out the pflueger trion combos, I believe they make an ultralight version

[@straightrulesfn7717]

What’s a good rod for bass spinning rod

[@BrandonAdams1010]

Dobyns fury , FR 703SF

[@Mustang_Dan]

My 2014 Shimano Crucial (7’2” medium fast iirc) is good for some of the bass fishing I do, but it’s a little too stiff for finesse/ultra light that I want to get into, as well as for all the pan fish and perch too. I’m looking for a lighter duty rod to use in its place sometimes. I picked up a $25 Shakespeare rod and reel combo while fishing out of town and that whippy little thing puts in work. My question is this: are these sub $100 rods too cheap to run my Shimano Stradic 2500 or would that be hold back the reel’s performance?

[@humbugvideos]

No you’d be fine, I run a stradic on the omen black which has quite a difference. The fish don’t care!

[@hitemup85]

What’s a good recommendation rod & reel for Snook

[@humbugvideos]

I’ve never targeted Snook so I can’t give you a good recommendation!

[@jarrodsimmons5349]

Surprised I didn't see any fenwick rods on your list but is the bass pro eagle made by fenwick...? 🤔 I'm definitely gonna check out the 13 defy. Thank you

[@humbugvideos]

Fenwick would be a great rod to add to this list, I will consider that when I make another video in the future. It passed me because I have very little experience with their rods but have heard great things!

[@davidarwood6264]

It may be BPS knockoff ? I have no idea why it would cost more than the Finwick EAGLE. Some people glorify Bass Pro stuff like it's not made in China.

[@freedommoser4542]

fish eagle rods have been around a long time, they used to be cabelas fish eagle 54 before bass pro bought them out. American made. i have 2 from when cabelas was cabelas and they are by far my favorite. most sensitive rod ive ever owned, more sensitive than the fenwick by a land slide. they are now cheaper than the fenwick at $80, don’t be a dickrider and try different things old timer.

[@davidarwood6264]

@@freedommoser4542 you have no idea what you are talking about....especially if you claim not to be a "oldtimer" 😂. The Finwick HMG beats anything under $80. For that matter the Eagle does TOO. Bet you don't use that word correctly. Come to reality . I'd take one over a St Crox any day. I've tested them , I know what's up with any kind of BP knockoffs . You'd be better off with a Ugly Stik Carbon. I wouldn't think about putting my new KVD baitcaster on a piece of mid range wanna be BP piece.

[@davidarwood6264]

@@freedommoser4542 think what you want . I bet you are a Plufger President kinda guy. I'll put my Fenwick Eagle or HMG against that wanna knockoff stuff. 😂

[@slimothyjames5805]

What's a good 2 piece rod for bass and walleye fishing i have limited space in my car?

[@humbugvideos]

They make a lot of these in 2 piece. I’d check out the fenwick Eagle!

[@brianpeter7139]

Did you checkout the new 2024 redesigned Fenwick line? The new Eagles at $99 USD would easily beat any of the rods in your comparison by a wide margin. With this new redesign, the 2024 Eagle is actually lighter and has better quality materials and specs than the previous generation HMG. Probably the best value your are going to find in a

[@humbugvideos]

U as well as many others have mentioned the new Fenwick rods to me! I will see if I can get my hands on one and make a video in the future👍🏽

[@DirtHouseBoi]

Yo I just put an 8 hp on the 8 foot prowler and got 17 mph at half throttle😂

[@humbugvideos]

Dude what🤣please send me a video on Instagram

[@DirtHouseBoi]

@@humbugvideos just did! wasn't going too hard on the transom because its plastic lol

[@biglog5112]

I just bought one of the cheapest rods I’ve owned and it feels good so far. Brand New. Shimano Convergence 7 ft Med Heavy, Fast Action. For 30 years I’ve used the Falcon FC5-5 MH Fast and I love this rod. The Shimano feels similar for $69, and cheaper with discounts. A similar Falcon is to mine is the Marsh and is $229. I’ll let you know later how this rod performs. Anyone with comments on it?

[@rudyperezjr4815]

Great video

[@RCSTILE]

The only thing an ugly stick has going for it is it's practically indestructible. That's why it is good for catfish, carp and salt water inshore fishing.

[@stickshiftman8433]

I have the uglystik elite

[@humbugvideos]

@@stickshiftman8433 great rod!

[@Randylayhe001]

These rods are all great for the money. Really inspect closely when buying. Learn how to replace tip tops and guides.. as the guide frames break easy and often. Buy quality replacement guides and you’ll never have to replace or fix again.

[@BrandonAdams1010]

Just spend 30 more and grab dobyns Fury or find a 150 dollar rod on sale for 120 .

[@humbugvideos]

@@BrandonAdams1010 Love the Fury’s!

[@edisonyounan3688]

Definitely deserve like unsubscribe thanks bro. You make my decision easy now. Been looking for Rod and reel for long time 👍

[@PMantle]

Fish Eagle rods are really underpriced.

[@rojopo1971]

A rod is a rod, i catch'em on no name shit

[@lockandloadlikehell]

These channels are hilarious they're just giant paid commercials

[@humbugvideos]

@@lockandloadlikehell I wish I was getting paid 😢

[@lockandloadlikehell]

You realize you explicitly state you're an Amazon affiliate....with the links to what you're hawking directly in your description? ​@@humbugvideos

[@lockandloadlikehell]

@@humbugvideos Why did you delete my reply? Censoring comments afrer getting called out? Pathetic.

[@humbugvideos]

@@lockandloadlikehell Which comment? I didn’t delete anything