Inshore rods?

[Jimmy Lee Armel]

I like the M2 Inshore Speed Stick. Handles everythimg from trout to kings. Have a video but i am not allowed to post it here because it has my charter ne in it. Looke me up by name on Facebook and ill send it

 

[Darkhorse]

I really like my Teramar rods but Lew's rods really interest me. A couple of years ago I bought a Lew's Custom speed stick lite, HM85 blank, and it's my lightest baitcasting rod. It is also the most sensitive rod I've ever fished with. I bought it for worm fishing and to cast weightless plastics and it excels at both. So now I wonder about a Lews for the salt.

 

[ThatredneckguyJamie]

when I first got my boat I decided I needed to step up my game and buy some of the more expensive rods, St Croix, Crowder, Falcon, Shimano..after a few "mishaps" I decided really quick I needed to go back to my roots and went back to Ugly Stik and never looked back

 

[Hickory Nut]

St. Croix Mojo Inshore 7'0 is my go to. But I have fished with others like the Daiwa Heartland, Ugly Stick and more.

 

[SmcWho31]

Toadfish Outfitters ML 7’4” xtra fast. Made locally in the low country up the road in Charleston. Lightest, most sensitive rod you can find in the 100$ price range.

 

[Browning Slayer]

I really like the BPS Offshore Angler Inshore Rods. I run Penn Conflict 2's on them and you can cast them all day.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/offshore-angler-gold-cup-inshore-spinning-rod

 

[doomtrpr_z71]

Toadfish Outfitters ML 7’4” xtra fast. Made locally in the low country up the road in Charleston. Lightest, most sensitive rod you can find in the 100$ price range.

Toadfish rods are Chinese made

 

[saltysenior]

most of my inshore rods came from the flea market....for $150 you should ge at least 10 good ones ...

 

[perryrip]

Daiwa Tatula XT can be found for around $89. There med. light 7' is an excellent inshore rod. Very light and very sensitive. The St. Croix mojo med light 7' is also an excellent rod for $129. Another excellent value for inshore is the Dobyns Fury Med. Light 7' and can be found for around $95.Of the three I think the best value is the Dobyns.

 

[GeorgiaGlockMan]

when I first got my boat I decided I needed to step up my game and buy some of the more expensive rods, St Croix, Crowder, Falcon, Shimano..after a few "mishaps" I decided really quick I needed to go back to my roots and went back to Ugly Stik and never looked back

It stinks to loose a rod.

I was able to snag one back at the pier one night when I fell asleep at the wrong time.

 

[Poo Bear]

I have one of these in the 7-6 heavy version, but walmart is out of them. This 8-6 medium would be a fun option but not practical for me. Walmart is the only retailer for this model. If you want more info go to: Capt Dave's Sport Fishing on YouTube and search for this model: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shakespe...l-Spinning-Fishing-Rod/17474387?selected=true.

 

[AceOfTheBase]

Just picked up a St. Croix TRS70MF2 Triumph Spinning Rod 7' two piece.
Wanted an upgrade for my 2 piece spinning rod. Really like it.
It has better action than either of the 2 uglysticks I already had, and seems better balanced. Will get another when funds permit.

 

[Gator89]

Redbone, I used my brother's last year and they are sweet.

A 7'6" medium is great for trout, reds, etc.

https://www.redbone.org/rods.html

 

[AceOfTheBase]

What a great backstory in link: RedBone history, my next rod will be a RedBone.

 

[Poo Bear]

Just picked up a St. Croix TRS70MF2 Triumph Spinning Rod 7' two piece.
Wanted an upgrade for my 2 piece spinning rod. Really like it.
It has better action than either of the 2 uglysticks I already had, and seems better balanced. Will get another when funds permit.

I am confident that you are spot on! I use Ugly's when I need durable and cheap! I guess you can get used to anything after a while, but I would never choose Uglystiks over lighter/more sensitive/more expensive rods where money was not a factor . . . unless durability was critical.

 

[fuelman1]

I have one of these in the 7-6 heavy version, but walmart is out of them. This 8-6 medium would be a fun option but not practical for me. Walmart is the only retailer for this model. If you want more info go to: Capt Dave's Sport Fishing on YouTube and search for this model: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Shakespe...l-Spinning-Fishing-Rod/17474387?selected=true.

Looks like this is discontinued. I'm guessing their " Inshore Elite" took it's place. I know I've used the GX2 Ugly Stik and while it fishes well the guides did not hold up well to saltwater use. I always rinse/wash after every trip. The guides started corroding after a year. The Inshore Select will probably be my next purchase just to try it out.

 

[ThatredneckguyJamie]

for my money the Inshore Select is hard to beat...

 

[Poo Bear]

Looks like this is discontinued. I'm guessing their " Inshore Elite" took it's place. I know I've used the GX2 Ugly Stik and while it fishes well the guides did not hold up well to saltwater use. I always rinse/wash after every trip. The guides started corroding after a year. The Inshore Select will probably be my next purchase just to try it out.

I think that was Capt. Dave's observation too. He did not like the GX2 because of the guides. You are probably right about the InterCoastal model being phased out. I don't follow it that closely, and Shakespeare/ UglyStik does not go out of their way to make their marketing moves transparent . . . I guess they figure it is a cheap rod and not worth their efforts to keep their customers informed about the details.