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 Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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02/27/10 10:26 PM
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I just picked up 2 at BPS. They are designed for super lines.
I'll be coupling them with Curado E7's with braid and using for frog and buzzbaits and other fast movers in the slop.
The ones I bought were 6 footers because we get in some tight spots.
Any info appreciated.
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 Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/02/10 02:34 AM
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I'm lined up with some PP 65# and hope to put them to the test this weekend.
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Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/02/10 04:44 PM
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I have a couple. Both MH and they are pretty darn stout. Feel more like heavy actions. And that was the 6'6". I amagine the 6' feel like broom handles! Might just work well for what your wanting to use them for.
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Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/02/10 11:50 PM
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I could not believe how light they are for the application.
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Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/03/10 03:18 AM
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krypto357
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I have had one for a close to a year now...Love it for the price. It has taken a beating. Very light compared to other rods in the price range.
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Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/03/10 03:18 AM
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For 50 bucks the only comparable rod out there is the American Rodsmiths apex titanium from academy.
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Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/04/10 03:04 PM
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BIGDOG1956
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They are great lite rods for the money!
One you build and fish with your own hand built custom rod you will fish with nothing else!
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Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/05/10 12:07 AM
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For 50 bucks the only comparable rod out there is the American Rodsmiths apex titanium from academy. I held one of the new Shimano Voltaic rods beside the shock and the volt felt like a brick.
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Re: Anyone used the Berkley Lightning Rod Shock?
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03/07/10 11:42 PM
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I have a couple. Both MH and they are pretty darn stout. Feel more like heavy actions. And that was the 6'6". I amagine the 6' feel like broom handles! Might just work well for what your wanting to use them for. The action on these rods is a little stiffer than other rods of the same action but are ideal for what has been described. You will like them I'm sure!
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