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 Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 11:22 AM
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sunsetroosters
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Now that I've decided I'm sticking with shimano, what rod should I attach it too? I've only ever used bps rods. I am interested to hear y'all's opinions!
Last edited by sunsetroosters; 04/25/16 11:23 AM.
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 11:53 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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This is much harder than reels. Lol. So many great choices and some are better at certain techniques than others.
Weightless I like a Steez MH fast 7'1"
Weighted t rig I like a Megabass perfect pitch
Jigs I like a Megabass perfect pitch
Cranks I like a Tatula MH moderate 7'1"
Flipping I like a Zillion 7'6" H F.
Drop shot I like a Steez AGS ML 7'
Top water I like a Cashion medium xf. 7'
Whacky I like a Shimano Zodias 6'10" medium
Wild card is a Cara ST Amistad.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 12:20 PM
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jippedgenes
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I have stuck with shimano reels but have all sorts of rods. If it feels good in the store I buy it. really have not been let down by any brand from BPS to castaway, none of them are more than $100 and I always buy on sale. I would say my fav are my 2 falcon low riders. they are 13-14 years old and perform as well as the new tech rods.
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 12:31 PM
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Bass&More
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Falcon for sure  Duckett for the alternate 
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 01:05 PM
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Chris B
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I've got a boat full of Falcon cara's and st. Croix's. Been replacing old rods with St. Croix's.
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 01:26 PM
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Bryanj
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 01:32 PM
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lipjerk
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 01:34 PM
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TwoLakes
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I really like my Falcon Rods. I only have 2 of them, but will try to get more in the future.
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 01:43 PM
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rowlettfisherman
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If I was on a budget I would stick with the Duckett. If I had more to spend it would be the St.Croix Legends. Those are the 2 I stick with. To me they feel good.
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/25/16 03:04 PM
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bigbass94
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I will never any other rods than G. Loomis. I mostly use the NRX and IMX rods. I really do like the GLX rods as well. In my opinion, G. Loomis rods are the superior rods on the market. I'm so glad I've switched to G. Loomis rods!
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - Doug Larson
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/26/16 12:06 AM
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G Rod
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Kistler all the way. Trey offers something in all price points and all techniques. His ZBone line is among the best in the industry.
2016 Basscat Cougar FTD, 250 Mercury www.bcfw.org Bass Club of Fort Worth
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/26/16 12:11 AM
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jbcarroll3000
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Snoopy.
Barbie is a close 2nd, and I'm not on Pro Staff for either one.
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/26/16 12:26 AM
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moto382
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I sold all my shimano rods and reels this year and switched to Lews super duty reels and Irod Genesis II rods!! Have no complaints the rods are awesome and Lews reels are one of the smoothest feeling reels I've used!!
I RIP LIPS!!!
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/27/16 04:22 PM
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snake oil
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Re: Ok if you could only have one brand baitcaster rod
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04/27/16 05:00 PM
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04champ
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