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 which rod is better???
#674973
07/06/06 06:53 AM
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bucu4u
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I was thinkingn about purchasing a new rod for trout fishing. I have narrowed down to two companies either Castaway or Allstar. Which rod do you guys suggest I get for durability purposes?
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Re: which rod is better???
#674974
07/07/06 07:09 AM
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bucu4u
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Re: which rod is better???
#674975
07/07/06 09:46 AM
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no thanks
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Check out G Loomis. Not the cheapest but extremely hard to beat for value. My personal experience in bass fishing.
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Re: which rod is better???
#674976
07/07/06 12:25 PM
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SRJbb99
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I think both of those rods would be just fine. I've used much cheaper ones that have no durability problems, it really depends on how you treat them. But those are both good rod companies and you shouldn't have a problem with either.
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Re: which rod is better???
#674977
07/08/06 12:03 AM
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Bastro
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If you are going to buy the 49.95(reg.price @ academy) then either are ok.If you are looking at the 80.to 100+ then I recomend the Castaway
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Re: which rod is better???
#674978
07/08/06 02:23 AM
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rod-n-reelize
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Green Horn
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Check out American Rodsmith rods as well. They are around $50 and are as good as either of those other brands in my oppinion. A G-Loomis will run you about $300 or more. Thats insane!
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Re: which rod is better???
#674979
07/08/06 03:15 AM
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whnigt
Extreme Angler
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Get in touch with Kit from Texas Sidewinder. He can help you. www.texassidewinder.com
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Re: which rod is better???
#674980
07/08/06 10:09 AM
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ezbassin
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Its pretty much a toss up between those two. Just choose the one you like best. I used to use both brands and have passed them on the the kids.
I now use other brands.
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Re: which rod is better???
#674981
07/08/06 12:32 PM
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halfass
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take a look at www.fishermike.com he builds a fine rod. He has rods that are the same blank as G-loomis, but half the price. He backs them for life as well.
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Re: which rod is better???
#674982
07/09/06 01:12 PM
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krpen71
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Right now academy has the $ 49.99 american rodsmith and castaway's on sale for 29.99. Personally i like the Rodsmith's but i just recently bought a Kistler helium which IMO is the greatest rod ever built.
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Re: which rod is better???
#674983
07/11/06 06:49 PM
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Texas Smoke
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Originally posted by halfass: take a look at www.fishermike.com he builds a fine rod. He has rods that are the same blank as G-loomis, but half the price. He backs them for life as well. So that means that he uses G Loomis blanks, right ?
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Re: which rod is better???
#674984
07/12/06 04:09 PM
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Ranger66
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If you fish a lot and spend a lot of time on the water, I would at least check out a G Loomis. They are a very light and sensitive rod plus have a lifetime warranty. I have personally broken numerous $100 rods that I have had to replace in the past. A G Loomis takes care of that problem. You can purchase an IMX G Loomis rod for around $230 retail. If you look on ebay, I have purchased a new IMX for $175 shipping included. It really depends on how much you fish and what you want to put into it.
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Re: which rod is better???
#674985
07/13/06 01:30 AM
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Yellowcat
TFF Celebrity
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Justin 63lb, 2 58lb, several 40's, 38lb, and several 20lb yellas. 
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Re: which rod is better???
#674986
07/15/06 01:07 PM
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JBELOW
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Flip a coin ! They are both $50 rod . What sucks about fishing tackle is that you will have to pay twice the price for maybe a 10% better rod or reel . The higher the price the less % of gain you get in quality .
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Re: which rod is better???
#674987
07/15/06 09:07 PM
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RayBob
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Originally posted by JBELOW:
Flip a coin ! They are both $50 rod . What sucks about fishing tackle is that you will have to pay twice the price for maybe a 10% better rod or reel . The higher the price the less % of gain you get in quality . _________________________________________________ What he said!
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it !
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