02-28-2010, 04:43 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3][#002850]In my opinion, it’s pretty hard to get one rod that works for most fishing. One size just doesn’t fit all. It’s like motor cycles. Can’t use a dirt bike for street and can’t use a street bike for the dirt (well, I guess you can, but you get the point). I have over 30 rods and frequently I still find myself looking to get another rod for another application. My fishing buddy has over 50 rods and I still have to pull him away from buying another one every time we go to Cabella’s.
Even though I have had a few rods from Walmart (and may still have one in my arsenal), places like Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target sell low-end stuff (that’s code for “junk”) that would do well enough for kids or once a year fishing.
Ugly sticks are loved and admired by many. I wouldn’t own one. Lots of guys get pretty passionate about the fact that you can bend the tip all the way down to the reel without breaking them. I’ve often times tried to figure out why that is desirable or how that is good for one’s fishig.
My advice to you is to have at least three GOOD quality rods and reels for a wide range of applications that will last for many years. Don’t get sucked in by price. Get sucked in by “the right tool for the job” and quality.
I suggest that you go to some place like Fish Tec or Angler’s Den and describe to those folks what kind of fishing you do and at least have them show you some good rods and why they are good. Once you have done that, continue your home work by visiting Sportsman’s or Cabela’s. Then you are much more prepared to know what you are buying.
I have landed some killer deals on rods but generally, you get what you pay for!
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Even though I have had a few rods from Walmart (and may still have one in my arsenal), places like Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target sell low-end stuff (that’s code for “junk”) that would do well enough for kids or once a year fishing.
Ugly sticks are loved and admired by many. I wouldn’t own one. Lots of guys get pretty passionate about the fact that you can bend the tip all the way down to the reel without breaking them. I’ve often times tried to figure out why that is desirable or how that is good for one’s fishig.
My advice to you is to have at least three GOOD quality rods and reels for a wide range of applications that will last for many years. Don’t get sucked in by price. Get sucked in by “the right tool for the job” and quality.
I suggest that you go to some place like Fish Tec or Angler’s Den and describe to those folks what kind of fishing you do and at least have them show you some good rods and why they are good. Once you have done that, continue your home work by visiting Sportsman’s or Cabela’s. Then you are much more prepared to know what you are buying.
I have landed some killer deals on rods but generally, you get what you pay for!
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