Cabelas CZN

[Big-Bass]

Anyone use this series? I did the "wiggle" test the other day at Cabela's of the 1004 and it seemed pretty nice. They just put them on sale today I think. Are they a straight-up nymphing rod like the name suggests or more versatile? Thanks.

 

[SBecker]

The 4wt has been known to bounce fish. I used the 5wt at the Harmans North Fork Invitational and I liked it for those big pigs, but it was heavy. I have never used it since. Actually took it back and got a brand new one due to the butt cap coming off when I let a friend borrow it. I was planning on using the 5wt as a lake rod, but I am probably going to sell it and get a 6wt of some type. Basically, if you are going to dedicate a rod to nymphing you should go with a 3wt. I have not heard anything too bad about it. What are they selling them for?

 

[troutbert]

What does "bounce fish" mean?

 

[SBecker]

You lose them immediately on the hook set. Usually happens with smaller fish. You can feel the hook set, but they immediately "bounce" off due to the rod action.

 

[troutbert]

Thanks, I hadn't heard of that.

 

[mcwillja]

I have the 9' 6" 3 wt. and really like it. I have fished it on spring creek and tossed small dries with it as well. I got mine on clearance a few years ago for $125.00. It was a steal in my opinion.

 

[gibsygoldtop]

I have the 10' 4wt. So far so good.

 

[whheff]

I have had the 10' 4wt for a couple of years and I love it. I have not had a bounce problem either. That might be due to the hook set rather than the rod.

 

[krayfish]

I was thinking the same thing heff. I'm guess it was Roberto Duran (aka "hands of stone")and not the rod missing the trouts. LMAO

 

[SBecker]

Maybe I was wrong on the exact model that was having problems. It could be the 11ft model. I will find out.

 

[mikesl]

i picked up the 9'6 3wt a few weeks back on sale and really like it

 

[SBecker]

11 ft 4 wt. lots of spring in the hookset, rebound of tip caused moment of slack, lost fish. Upwards of 70% dropped in first 2 seconds.

 

[krayfish]

If you are actually charting your hookset percentages....I can no longer speak to you.

 

[SBecker]

This isn't me, dumbass. I am relaying problems that others have said about this rod. 63.7% of users of the 11ft 4wt Czn have cited that 70% of their lost fish come in the first 2 seconds 88% of the time.

 

[David]

SBecker wrote:
11 ft 4 wt. lots of spring in the hookset, rebound of tip caused moment of slack, lost fish. Upwards of 70% dropped in first 2 seconds.

Sounds like a personal problem... maybe you should seek help... I'm sure there is some medication for what ails you.

 

[tennjed]

I have 10-4 ESN for sale.......just saying

 

[krayfish]

After careful consideration, I will retract my prior post. I gave it some thought and due to lack of experience, I have no business arguing with a competition angler or someone that uses coiled indi / sighters. I hope you accept my apology.

+1 for buying the one Tennjed has for sale.

 

[SBecker]

Lol I don't use coiled sighters and have never used the rod in question. I am just relating hearsay from a few guys that own them and used it in the past. The only way to figure this out on your own is to try one yourself!

 

[krayfish]

I can't buy one now! Especially since I know they "bounce" fish. I only have 10-12 fish take my fly in a season. No way I'm giving up 70% of them.

 

[SBecker]

Nah see.....you misunderstood the %70.

What he equated the %70 to was dropped fish. As in if he lost 10 fish 7 of those came from bouncing.