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View Poll Results: Favorite Rod Brands
Fenwick 2 11.76%
Bass Pro Shops Rods 0 0%
Daiwa 1 5.88%
Shimano 0 0%
St. Croix 0 0%
Shakespeare (Ugly Stiks) 0 0%
Abu Garcia 3 17.65%
Falcon 0 0%
G. Loomis 2 11.76%
Other 9 52.94%
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Old 06-24-2016, 09:11 AM
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Those are some of my favorites. I am going to try out some of the new Lew's TP1 Speed sticks out.
The Abu's are great for the money but IMO they are really stiff. Those Lew's Speed Sticks look great as well.
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Old 06-24-2016, 09:24 AM
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I voted other cause I sure do love my cane poles.

I don't really have a preference. The tech in rods even sub $100 is far better than it used to be. If fishing was my means for income then I'd want some light weight top notch equipment but since I am a weekender what ever fits the budget/application works just fine.


I'm right there with ya. I have a veritas Rod, and a st. Croix mojo bass Rod, both when bought were $100+ rods. But I didn't buy them, they were gifts. The most expensive Rod I've purchased is my bps crankin stick. It was $100 bill and now they're $60-80...dammit!! Lol

For the money I just feel like a good all around rod for the price and weekend angler is the lightning rod.
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Old 06-24-2016, 10:15 AM
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For the money I just feel like a good all around rod for the price and weekend angler is the lightning rod.
Same here.

I have a 7' Med/Hvy and it handles Caney Striper just fine.

I do want to try the 7' Med version though in the future for my general bass needs. Right now I am using American Series rods (The old Bill Dance Tourney Line) Those rods at 6'6" Med Hvy rated to I think 1oz will wing a spinnerbait.
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Old 06-24-2016, 12:27 PM
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Same here.

I have a 7' Med/Hvy and it handles Caney Striper just fine.
is that a casting or spinning rod?
i need a little beefier rod to throw cranks. i have (2) 7'-6" bass pro cranking sticks (the ones where the rod slides into the handle to shorten it up for stowing) and i love the rods, but they have just a little too much tip for my liking on cranks.
but they are superior for launching spooks and rattle baits a country mile! lol
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Old 06-24-2016, 01:44 PM
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is that a casting or spinning rod?
i need a little beefier rod to throw cranks. i have (2) 7'-6" bass pro cranking sticks (the ones where the rod slides into the handle to shorten it up for stowing) and i love the rods, but they have just a little too much tip for my liking on cranks.
but they are superior for launching spooks and rattle baits a country mile! lol
It is the casting version. I had an older version of the BP rod you are talking about in a Pro Qualifier. This rod is much lighter and cast better than the BP rod I had.

It casts 3/4 to 1oz baits really well.
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Old 06-25-2016, 12:18 AM
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I really like all pro rods. Especially the apx worm rod. Bought a blaster for big crank baits and have not got to use it yet.have a couple of the old all star rods that are nice also. May be looking to buy a new jig rod.
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Old 06-26-2016, 02:19 AM
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Voted other. I love my Cashion rods for anything on the bottom. Very sensitive rods
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Old 06-26-2016, 09:23 AM
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X2 on the lighting rods, I am a fan of the AllStar line also. I mainly am catching larger trout and striper with these, rarely bass fishing. As far as lightweight rods TM series and Fenwick suit my needs and budget.

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Old 06-27-2016, 11:22 AM
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Bass pro Carbon lite to me are the best bang for your buck. Love those rods! Super light, super sensitive.


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