Rod advise please...

[fishinvol]

Ok,so I am excited about fishing Saturday and I am already checking my reals,rods lures and such. Well I have 1 castaway rod 7 foot medium and just felt great for a crankbait rod. I have never caught a fish on this rod and now I never will.emoBang I was pulling the line(of course the rod was bending) but not very much at all,then it just snapped in half !!! You could imagine my suprise!! It felt like such a good rod too!! So, what should I look for in a crankin rod?? Any suggestion?emoVomit

 

[Pointer 78]

I've read in the last couple of weeks that there are pros out there who use a 7' medium action Ugly Stick. Seems it has a good parabolic action for cranking. $39.95.

 

[stump jumper]

I wanted fiberglass so I asked for one of these for Christmas...

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/cata...arClassCode=2&hvarSubCode=6&hvarTarget=browse

I've only used it a few times and I like it thus far, yet to haul in a hog on it though. Hopefully I will this summer when they push deep. I'm gonna try it with a trap soon and see how the action is.

 

[fishinvol]

stump jumper - 2/28/2007 7:11 PM

I wanted fiberglass so I asked for one of these for Christmas...

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/cata...arClassCode=2&hvarSubCode=6&hvarTarget=browse

I've only used it a few times and I like it thus far, yet to haul in a hog on it though. Hopefully I will this summer when they push deep. I'm gonna try it with a trap soon and see how the action is.

Those are nice! I also like the regular crankin rods they have( looks good). The castaway I broke was one of their lower end rods. So I'm not that upset,but I did like the feel of it. I may have to go ahead and sell some of my reels I was saving for the CFF yardsale. I don't have the money to buy a rod at this moment.

 

[churly]

I bought a $19 berkley cherrywood last night at walmart. 7.0' medium action. I thought it looked really good for the price. I normally buy the BPS GS series rods for $19. I have broken too many rods and my stuff gets beat up when I transport it in the back of my truck ( I have no boat currently). So I cant stomach paying alot for my rods.

 

[Liveliner]

I am a real stickler for having good quality gear. I needed a rod to give to my son so I went to Wally-World and got one of the Berkley Bionix (sp) rods. Man that feel and action of that rod was just too perfect for me. I kept it for myself, "Sorry Son." I did however go to Dick's and bought him two Very nice Daiwa spinning combos that were on sale. That way I do not feel so bad. All's well that ends well.

For $50.00, I strongly recommend that you check out that Berkley Bionix rod. I can not believe the quality of the components and the great feel of that rod for that price.

 

[fishinvol]

churly - 3/1/2007 12:22 PM

I bought a $19 berkley cherrywood last night at walmart. 7.0' medium action. I thought it looked really good for the price. I normally buy the BPS GS series rods for $19. I have broken too many rods and my stuff gets beat up when I transport it in the back of my truck ( I have no boat currently). So I cant stomach paying alot for my rods.

I actually own 2 cherrywood rods. Granted they are both crappie rods (5'6" and 5') but they have great feel. Berkley makes some great rods in my opinion.