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 Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/23/24 12:00 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Falcon. For me the best is the Lowrider series. Bang for the buck. A lot of folks are pushing Falcon. I might have to take a hard look at them as well. They push Falcon because they are a really good rod for the money. Simple economics. I buy 24 or so every couple years. The Lowrider is my choice, simply for the price vs components. All Fuji guides and real seat, nice graphite blank, and all the actions that are in the Expert and Cara line. Maybe the Cara and Exoert are slightly better blanks, but almost twice the money.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/23/24 06:29 AM
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Harleydude
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St Croix legend xtreme and elites are very nice and have held up for years for me. I have been adding several Reneau Tackle rods (formerly Power Tackle) to my arsenal lately but you wanted more of a retail type situation. If you ever decide to try a smaller shop try them out. Yes, I’m very familiar with power tackle. When I bought my first boat, two of their rods came with it. Loved the rods and was trying to order $8-10k worth and it was like pulling teeth to get them to take my money( never would respond to my emails and phone calls) and that put a bitter taste in my mouth. I will never beg someone to take my money. So, I sold the two I had for dirt cheap and never looked at their rods again. That’s my experience with power tackle rods. Not sure when that was but my experience has been that Judy is usually very easy to get in touch with.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Harleydude]
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07/23/24 12:00 PM
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Peter L.
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St Croix legend xtreme and elites are very nice and have held up for years for me. I have been adding several Reneau Tackle rods (formerly Power Tackle) to my arsenal lately but you wanted more of a retail type situation. If you ever decide to try a smaller shop try them out. Yes, I’m very familiar with power tackle. When I bought my first boat, two of their rods came with it. Loved the rods and was trying to order $8-10k worth and it was like pulling teeth to get them to take my money( never would respond to my emails and phone calls) and that put a bitter taste in my mouth. I will never beg someone to take my money. So, I sold the two I had for dirt cheap and never looked at their rods again. That’s my experience with power tackle rods. Not sure when that was but my experience has been that Judy is usually very easy to get in touch with. This was back in 2009. Not sure as to what has changed or not. Either way, I’ll never purchase one.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/23/24 03:50 PM
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Harleydude
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2009 was a long time ago and early in their company. I ordered some rods during Covid and had to wait for the blanks to come in. They kept me informed the whole time during the process. They can build you whatever you want and how you want it unlike the store brands. They make good stuff.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/23/24 06:02 PM
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Chad Miller
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Thats a dang shame. Judy is a rockstar mom/grandma type that any kid would be lucky to have. Her and Tim make an absolute top-notch product that has yet to fail me....and there have been plenty of times that I wouldn't have blamed the rod(s) if it did.
I have said it many times, as I usually have my sons in the boat with me when I'm out fishing. More smiles, less frowns. My sons continue to set PB's with their gear and do so with the confidence that the equipment in their hands will not fail. You can't put a price on that.
Last edited by Chad Miller; 07/23/24 06:03 PM.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Harleydude]
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07/23/24 06:32 PM
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Peter L.
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2009 was a long time ago and early in their company. I ordered some rods during Covid and had to wait for the blanks to come in. They kept me informed the whole time during the process. They can build you whatever you want and how you want it unlike the store brands. They make good stuff. Oh I understand….their rods are definitely top notch. No questions there whatsoever.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Chad Miller]
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07/23/24 06:34 PM
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Peter L.
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Thats a dang shame. Judy is a rockstar mom/grandma type that any kid would be lucky to have. Her and Tim make an absolute top-notch product that has yet to fail me....and there have been plenty of times that I wouldn't have blamed the rod(s) if it did.
I have said it many times, as I usually have my sons in the boat with me when I'm out fishing. More smiles, less frowns. My sons continue to set PB's with their gear and do so with the confidence that the equipment in their hands will not fail. You can't put a price on that.
Their rods are definitely quality based on the two I owned back then. Definitely not questioning their craftsmanship. Just sharing my experience about them is all.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/24/24 12:09 AM
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ezbassin
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I have never had an issue with Power Tackle rods or dealing with them EVER.
My experience with them has ALWAYS BEEN POSITIVE.
Last edited by ezbassin; 07/24/24 12:11 AM.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Jaredk]
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07/24/24 03:16 AM
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Lone_Wolf
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Well if Velvick is promoting them 
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/24/24 12:50 PM
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HARD WORKN HAROLD
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: ezbassin]
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07/24/24 08:28 PM
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Peter L.
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I have never had an issue with Power Tackle rods or dealing with them EVER.
My experience with them has ALWAYS BEEN POSITIVE. Good for you.
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Lone_Wolf]
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07/24/24 08:29 PM
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Peter L.
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Well if Velvick is promoting them Ha ha
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/26/24 01:10 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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Just invested in a BPS Pro Qualifier designed to throw heavy swim baits and umbrella rigs, it obviously ain't high end but what my budget would allow, this is the first Bass Pro rod I ever owned. I bought it for my HS team. Guess I'm about to find out...........
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: BEST BRAND OF RODS
[Re: Peter L.]
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07/27/24 12:42 AM
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ko bass attack 27
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What you get for your money the Shimano Expride and the Falcons are hard to beat. Since you said cost isn't no big deal the G. Loomis NRX+ and Conquest would be my choice.
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