Looking for some opinions on a spinning boat rod for mostly livelining, occasional casting, for stripers. It will be matched to a Penn SSV5500 with 40 lb braid on it. Price range is around $150. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Looking for some opinions on a spinning boat rod for mostly livelining, occasional casting, for stripers. It will be matched to a Penn SSV5500 with 40 lb braid on it. Price range is around $150. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Call Charlie at CMS in Fairhaven

Can't go wrong with a cms custom or if your willing to spend a lil more the shimano terez is great really sensitive tip with plenty of backbone to stop 40+ pound fish, and very light.

Cms does a great job! Check tackle warehouse they have some cabo's or boca's on sale crazy good rod for short $
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Thanks guys, I've used CMS in the past and always had great luck! Charlie and his crew are great people. Wasnt looking to spend much over my budget as I only get out on my brother inlaws boat a half dozen times a season, but Ill call tommorrow and see what he can put together. Ill check out Tackle Warehouse too. Thanks!
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I'm a big fan of the star rods. Good price, good rods
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Funny... I was just on Tackle Direct's website looking at those! They are very nice looking rods.
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Funny... I was just on Tackle Direct's website looking at those! They are very nice looking rods.
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They are great! We have used the convence to jig bottom fish, i have one on my bait teaser, great perforance and plenty of power for what was described.
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Ugly stick tiger
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thefishingfreak Ugly stick tiger

X2 I use to build my own rods, Also bought a few CMS, but I own 4 of these now and you can't go wrong for $65.00!! They stand up with the best of them!

I gave a tiger conv. Teamed with a Calcutta 700. It could stop a Mack truck.
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CMS carries pre-built rods for right around your price point. I bought two 7-footers for my dad and brother this Christmas and they are great. Well built on rainshadow blanks. Stop in and see.
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Going to call CMS today and see whats available in that price range, I'm pretty sure I'll find something. I have checked out the Tiger's before and they are a good rod for short money, I just find the grips a little big for my liking. Thanks to all who responded with input, I appreciate it!