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Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9748674 02/18/14 02:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,293 Lufkin, TX Bigron119 TFF Team Angler
Bigron119 TFF Team Angler Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,293 Lufkin, TX	Castaway has been around for a long time and has a very good and versatile line of rods. Sooooo many different choices and they have good customer service. With so many different options you can have the different handle lengths and actions to fit any need. I have taken my Castaway Rods to Lake Falcon and they ALL survived and we did not break a single one. That is a good test of any rod! ( I have seen some GLoomis Rods not pass that test!!! ) I have always had the best of service and it is not far to the factory for me if I make a trip to Houston or Conroe. BUT it ultimately comes down to your preference. WE ALL can say what is the best for US but you have to answer the question for yourself - Do you like Ford or Chevy??? Last edited by Bigron119; 02/18/14 02:19 PM. Kick'n Bass - www.kicknbass.com https://www.facebook.com/KicknBass.Fish.Attractants www.rodarmorz.com www.blakemorelures.com

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Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9748951 02/18/14 03:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 11 B BlakeSmith20 Green Horn
BlakeSmith20 Green Horn B Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 11	Power Tackle, no question

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9748962 02/18/14 03:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 50,434 NE TX fouzman Methuselah
fouzman Methuselah Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 50,434 NE TX	Power Tackle all the way! Coincidence is His way of remaining anonymous.

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9749074 02/18/14 04:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 7,970 Clutch City RO519 TFF Celebrity
RO519 TFF Celebrity Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 7,970 Clutch City	I love all of my Skeletons. I am actually about to go pick up a couple of new ones. I haven't fished with their new line of rods but may pick one up. You cannot beat them for the price. They are awfully light and pretty dang sensitive. Like others have said, their customer services is amazing. Go to the factory and they will take care of you! Fightin' Texas Aggie '14

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9749083 02/18/14 04:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,559 Liberty Hill, Tx/Nacogdoches, ... J Jarrett Latta TFF Guru
Jarrett Latta TFF Guru J Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,559 Liberty Hill, Tx/Nacogdoches, ...	Hard to compare price points of $159 compared to $250-$380.

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9749087 02/18/14 04:43 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,905 abilene,texas P pil,b Extreme Angler
pil,b Extreme Angler P Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,905 abilene,texas	Just like good furniture you get what you pay for.

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: Bigron119] #9749098 02/18/14 04:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 109 Lubbock, TX JCapps Outdoorsman
JCapps Outdoorsman Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 109 Lubbock, TX	Originally Posted By: Bigron119 Castaway has been around for a long time and has a very good and versatile line of rods. Sooooo many different choices and they have good customer service. With so many different options you can have the different handle lengths and actions to fit any need. I have taken my Castaway Rods to Lake Falcon and they ALL survived and we did not break a single one. That is a good test of any rod! ( I have seen some GLoomis Rods not pass that test!!! ) I have always had the best of service and it is not far to the factory for me if I make a trip to Houston or Conroe. BUT it ultimately comes down to your preference. WE ALL can say what is the best for US but you have to answer the question for yourself - Do you like Ford or Chevy??? With all due respect, the Ford/Chevy thing does not apply here. I used to have several skeletons, and really liked them......until I discovered Power Tackle. They are better in every way. Ford/Ferrari might be a better comparison. If price isn't a problem, go with Power Tackle.

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: JCapps] #9749122 02/18/14 05:00 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 329 Belleville Ontario Canada R Ryan Somerville Angler
Ryan Somerville Angler R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 329 Belleville Ontario Canada	Power Tackle are very well built sticks and Judy & Tim are excellent people to deal with. I have used there products for about four years and have never looked back! I don't have experience with castaway rods, but had some custom rods built on the big show blanks.

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: Jarrett Latta] #9749136 02/18/14 05:11 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,508 McKinney T Tony_Wornick Extreme Angler
Tony_Wornick Extreme Angler T Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,508 McKinney	Originally Posted By: Jaret Latta Also has tour star grips. WOW!! That's the best selling point of all!!

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9749145 02/18/14 05:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 637 Hideaway, TX S silverZX225 Pro Angler
silverZX225 Pro Angler S Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 637 Hideaway, TX	Its in the dollars I guess..........I have a Skeleton thats great, but I'm to cheap for the PT The fish will never know the difference, check out before you buy for sure. "Fishhead for Life"

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9749172 02/18/14 05:29 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 547 Savannah, TX mac3 Pro Angler
mac3 Pro Angler Joined: May 2006 Posts: 547 Savannah, TX	PT for sure. Trey McAlpin

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9749257 02/18/14 05:55 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 520 Odessa TX W WTXHooker Pro Angler
WTXHooker Pro Angler W Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 520 Odessa TX	Powertackle hands down...

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9749340 02/18/14 06:30 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 449 F FNSTackle Angler
FNSTackle Angler F Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 449	We have both the skeleton series and the new invicta series by castaway in stock at fun n sun if you want to put your hands on one.

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: FNSTackle] #9750589 02/19/14 01:22 AM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,657 Grapeland TX, but Waco for now Kenny aka (rodbender1) Extreme Angler
Kenny aka (rodbender1) Extreme Angler Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,657 Grapeland TX, but Waco for now	The new CastAway Invicta series is unreal. built on an all new 40 ton graphite blank for the best of all worlds (strength sensitivity and weight). You won't be disappointed. Has bronze zirconium guides (top of the line). Double locking reel seat hood, Winn golf split grip handle, stays tacky, dry, wet, hot, or cold. It is one of the lightest and strongest rods you'll pick up. It is a step up in price, $250 range, but well worth it. Won't regret putting your hands on one. This rod is built for the jig and soft plastic fisherperson, due to its strength, sensitivity, and weight. FishFreakOnline CastAway Rods Bumper Stumper Lures Double K Jigs

Re: Castaway skeleton or Power Tackle [Re: mikep] #9750628 02/19/14 01:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,873 Texas D Dr JL Extreme Angler
Dr JL Extreme Angler D Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,873 Texas	That's not a fair comparison. Power tackle rods are just in another league, but that's not knocking castaway.

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