I'm looking for a sub-$100 new crank rod, and really liked the look/feel of the Go2 at a local shop. Does anyone have one, or have experience with one?

Link to rod @ Tackle Warehouse

Seems to be a great rod for the money, I have not fished with one but picked several of them up and handled them at the last tackle show I worked. They are made on the duraflex XP3 blank.

The XP3's are what I throw for my cranks and top waters, so i am very familuar with the blank itself. They have a fantastic tip for flinging those baits out there, I love 'em. There is some component and reel seat differences, which is the reason for the price difference from the XP3. Great choice in rods.

Bumping this back up. Still want to hear what other folks thing about the Go2.

haven't used that particular model but have used the SLX3 model crank bait rod and would have to say that for the money you probably won't find another rod close to as good as it, Castaway builds a really good stick and is able to keep the prices affordable, i say go for it

The G2CB7M is the crankin rod in the Go 2 series.

I actually bought that exact rod locally. Used it once, and like it so far. I like how much of the blank is exposed on the underside of the grip.

They're on sale at a shop here locally for $60, so now I have to decide if I want another!