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 Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/25/21 04:40 PM
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TheHaydonSmith
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B and C, I use custom rods but they are between $140-$300
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: bockscar]
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10/25/21 04:54 PM
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4Weight
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Weekend fun fisherman, all of mine are under $125. Dobyns Fury is a pretty good fit for me. venture into Phenix rods....you wont turn back....at least for bottom contact bait rods B. Hey Bock, just got me another Maxim. Love that rod.
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: JIM SR.]
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10/25/21 10:43 PM
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txmasterpo
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I buy y'alls used 200+ rods for 50 to 60 cents on the dollar....haven't paid anywhere near retail in a decade Rods and reels,...  Yes sir....I'm almost completely swapped out to Lew's doing that! I don't think I've ever paid more than 100 for one..
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/25/21 10:49 PM
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yandeltx
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I have a boat full of A’s. I don’t take good enough care of my stuff to have C’s.
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/27/21 07:22 PM
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Outdoordude
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For bottom contact lures = C
For moving lures = B/C
Scott Jones
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/27/21 07:46 PM
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21sammy
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Have a blend of A, B, and C depending on application. Lately I've been hooked on the Dobyns Champion XP series at the $259 price point. Not overly expensive and they make lots of technique specific rods in the series.
"Hooksets are free"
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/28/21 12:01 AM
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sprigsss
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All of the above.
A. Ugly Stick Lite for small top waters and jerkbaits
B. For spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, cranking sticks, moving baits
C. Flipping sticks
Although far majority of my rods are in category B.
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/28/21 12:54 PM
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Bayou Burner
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A and B-I still have some rods from the 90’s that still get worked out
"Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway."
John Wayne
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/29/21 01:26 AM
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bockscar
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Weekend fun fisherman, all of mine are under $125. Dobyns Fury is a pretty good fit for me. venture into Phenix rods....you wont turn back....at least for bottom contact bait rods Ventured there.... bought 5. 2 broke on hook sets - 1 right above the handle and 1 right below the first eye up the rod. 2 more broke 3rd eye from the tip. Cant keep eyes on them either, everyone has had an eye fall off. were they covered under warranty or did you own them a while before that happened? Crazy that youd buy 5 of them with such bad experience. Weekend fun fisherman, all of mine are under $125. Dobyns Fury is a pretty good fit for me. venture into Phenix NRX rods....you wont turn back....at least for bottom contact bait rods FIFY Thanks but I have no interest in spending that much on a rod (NRX). Dont sleep on Phenix stuff.
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/29/21 01:26 AM
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bockscar
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There is a rod that is more sensitive than the NRX in my on the water test and it is less expensive. That is compared to 4 other brands of rods that I have that are in the $550+ range.
What rod is that? I love bang for my buck and wouldnt mind trying the rod out youre talking about. i believe dimishing returns is a real thing with higher end tackle. Im sure its better...but not sure how much better, and its very possible its only slightly better even though the price tag wouldnt make you think that. Weekend fun fisherman, all of mine are under $125. Dobyns Fury is a pretty good fit for me. venture into Phenix rods....you wont turn back....at least for bottom contact bait rods B. Hey Bock, just got me another Maxim. Love that rod. Great to hear someone else is seeing good results! Not saying its the best rod/rod company....but they are amazing when it comes to bang for your buck. I love my cashion Icon worm rod....i dont feel its much better than my Phenix gear though...just my opinion
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Re: When buying a rod...
[Re: James Niggemeyer]
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10/29/21 04:21 AM
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Jons3825
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My top water and crank bait rods are still carrot sticks. But FTO elite tactical, bass x and fury for the most part.
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