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What is the best valued fishing rod that you can buy at a store?

My fishing rod sucks and I need a new one... This one takes forever to reel in the line so I would want suggestions of any good brand, or specific types, etc. Anything is good, just not too expensive... Thanks :D

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1. the rod doesnt do anything for how fast the line reels in thats the reel.... but the ugly stik series are good rods for the price. then just fit a reel on it taht you can afford. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20374&id=0023483112342a&navCount=2&podId=0023483&parentId=cat20374&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true that rod will catch most any trout and small bass you can find i have one and have taken a 6 inch trout up to a 26 inch walleye. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0076645124979a&navCount=6&podId=0076645&parentId=cat20333&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20166-cat20333&catalogCode=QL&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20333&hasJS=true thats a good little reel aswell
2. The Ugly Stick is the best rod for the money. It's Graphite and I've never had one break on me. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=ugly+stick+fishing+rod&tag=yahhyd-20&index=aps&hvadid=17761169011&ref=pd_sl_ htmlfor saltwater rods: I go with fenwick. http://www.tackledirect.com/rods.
3. The best value is kinda like asking if tall or short girls are pretty, its up to you and your budget. I think Wal-Mart has very good rods that will last a long time if cared for and the combos are usually well balanced and very affordable. I like rods with cork handles only and as for size it depends on size of fish I am after with that rod n reel. Fresh water a zebco 33 is a good reel for beginners I still use the first one I bought in 1956 or there abouts, Shakespear is a a good brand, for saltwater I love my open faced Penn spinning slammer 360 it has really strong gears for the big 35 to 60 pound redfish we catch in the Laguna Madre on an eight 1/2 ft medium heavy shakespear popping rod with braided line at 65 pound test. If you want a really fast reel and know how to use a bait cast get a Revo or a 7 to 1 retrieve bait cast they run about $300 for the reel but wow they pick up line fast and cast like a dream you had last week. For the surf try a Diawa sealine 30 or 40 and a 13 ft two handed surf rod, I can cast 200 yards with a pendulum cast on my outfit it spins the line out and does not ever want to stop I have to use a leather glove to slow and stop the line.
4. This is a question that I'm sure everyone will have a differing opinion on. Like the one answer said, are tall girls or short girls pretty? IMO Bass Pro Shops offers outstanding value. They sell a lot of different brand names but the Bass Pro Shops brand itself has always worked for me. I go with a lot of their high end gear but they offer very reasonably priced equipment that compares to name brands costing twice as much. Check out their Tourney Special combos. Great value for $40 - $50. www.bassproshops.com
5. Hi Lily Anna! For the best valued fishing rod try this http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3a%2f%2fwww.amazon.com%2fs%2fref%3dnb_sb_noss%3furl%3dsearch-alias%253Dsporting%26field-keywords%3dfishing%2brod%26ih%3d1_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0.6328_1%26fsc%3d-1%26x%3d16%26y%3d21&tag=digitsy-post-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
6. The rod doesn't reel in the line, it only guides the line to and from the reel. The reel is what takes in line. It's probably slow because it has low gear ratio, possibly a 4:1. Hears the deal, I don't understand all the thumbs down when it comes to ugly sticks. Even the pro's on T.V. use them with abandon. Possibly because they are thinking of the older, heavier models that would cramp up your hand faster than you can say Chimp dancer! Lately I have been testing out an med. / hvy. Ugly stick inter coastal rod in the 7' 0 size. I added to that a Penn Captiva Reel model cv2 4000. So far, for a little over $100.00, I have no complaints. It's light weight so no hand fatigue. It's cast great and looks every penny of a more expensive set up. I've used it for fresh and saltwater applications without even changing the line ( I use 8 pound test ) so it has a dual function for me. It's handled a 30 pound barracuda just fine and 5 pound bass the same. I broke it in with a 12 pound Bonefish and if you know, these fish peel line at blazing speeds. The rod had back bone for the hook up and fight, the reel delivered on the smooth drag and Penn muscle. I pulled the down and dirty technique ( fish fighting style created by a guide my way) and I didn't have to worry about my rod snapping in half. Anyways, you should look into these rods but stay away from the old models, they're way to heavy to use for a days worth of fishing. The way I see it, invest in something that will deliver for years to come. There's nothing wrong with ugly Sticks and for the price, it's something you just can't beat. That's my take on it. ~good luck catchin'
7. If you want a rod that is tough and practically indestructible go with the Ugly Stick. I have one that is 15 years old and like new minus a few scratches. Excellent for catfish, still fishing, and boat rods. A little on the heavy side for a full day of casting though. Price is excellent...probably $25 to $35.00. If you want a rod with awesome finesse and sensitivity, yet lifetime guaranteed, then go St. Croix. Some of the most enjoyable rods you can own. Made in good old usa too, Park Falls, WI. I consider them my favorite brabd of rod and own several of them. One of these is approaching 10 years of hard use. If they ever break, the company replaces them free of charge. Simply awesome company. A little pricey, but well worth it. $65 to really big bucks for some. Either way you will likely have a rod that lasts a lifetime if you don't abuse it. I prefer to buy once and ONLY once. However, some guys like to go out and get new gear every year, so this method does not apply to everyone. For reels, I like Shimano and Daiwa brands for small and medium size spinning reels. Abu Garcia for freshwater baitcasters. Penn for big game or saltwater. Look for something that feels solid in your hands and winds smoothly. I prefer all metal reels. Just a personal preference. Good luck with your choice!!!
8. firstly the reel is the thing which will make your line come in faster and the rod won't affect it at all. Secondly it is hard to reccomend a new rod without knowing what it is knowing what it will be used for. float rods should be long with a soft tip spinning rods should be short and strong leger rods should have a selection of interchangeable tips pike rods should be very strong carp rods likewise but as a genearal principle the smaller the fish the softer the rod should be. as for brands if you are near a decathlon they do do good value for money rods but don't get any dirt cheap ones .