Rod recomendation

[Kevin Bogan]

How does 7'6", Fish Poison, HD guides[braid proof] and double coat of epoxy sound? $175 MADE IN THE USA! The rods are built for the Northeast bottom fisheries.
In stock ready to go!

[hookset]

I think that should about end the search! Fish poison rods are great you can not go wrong one!

[dfish28]

Also recommend Kevin Bogan

[Leif]

I have to agree with those who mentioned the Fish Poison rods. In my opinion there is no better value. I build my own rods but had a cod rod built by Kevin for my son a while back. You just cant beat the durability and value for the money.

You will be hard pressed not to find several Kevin Bogan rods on any given party boat. Regular fisherman, deckhands, mates and captains all use them.

Leif

[The Sinker Man]

Kevin is the best....

[andrewotb]

Thank you all!
I have heard so many GOOD things about Kevin, before and now.
Someone mentioned an UGLY stick, 8 ft. probably could get one ~75.00
This guy does not fish all that much and this option is economical.

[HDMarc]

Originally Posted by andrewotb

Someone mentioned an UGLY stick, 8 ft. probably could get one ~75.00
This guy does not fish all that much and this option is economical.

An Ugly Stik? I got hit by one of those and I ain't been right since!

[MVP]

Originally Posted by andrewotb

Thank you all!
I have heard so many GOOD things about Kevin, before and now.
Someone mentioned an UGLY stick, 8 ft. probably could get one ~75.00
This guy does not fish all that much and this option is economical.

Nothing wrong going with 8ft ugly stick if that what your budget allows. If I was on the receiving end of Xmas gift I would be grateful regardless of rod.
One thing for sure I would be much happier with a custom rod that falls withen the budget you mentioned. Advantages if you held them in your hand is that custom glass rod will be muck lighter in your hand than heavy ugly stick. Spend 8-12 hrs codfishing bait or swinging a jig all day and you will greatly appreciate the lighter custom that is built to your specs. The choice would be obvious at that point which direction would be best.

[Joey Dah Fish]

The ugly stick is a bit whimpy for a Cod Rod I think