krayfish2
Well-known member
I picked up two of these to loan out (9'6" - 7wt & 9' - 5wt). Any of the folks that have used these rods have stopped after a few casts and read the blank. "Man, this rod really casts nice." is the typical response. I soften the rod up a bit by putting a GPX or MPX taper on it.
The rod weight is pretty decent. It won't be ridiculously light like an $800 rod but it's pretty light in hand. As you'd expect on a lower price point rod, the cork is okay but not great. Hardware is basic and the wraps are not too sloppy in finish. The rod sports a medium fast action that's user friendly to the novice but still allows an experienced caster to toss it 50' with ease. If you compare it to the CT, I believe this will be a slightly faster blank with more of a tip flex pattern. If you are looking to fill an open slot in the line up or want a decent backup rod without breaking the bank, this is one you might consider.
Older models can be found on clearance for$59 - $99.
The rod weight is pretty decent. It won't be ridiculously light like an $800 rod but it's pretty light in hand. As you'd expect on a lower price point rod, the cork is okay but not great. Hardware is basic and the wraps are not too sloppy in finish. The rod sports a medium fast action that's user friendly to the novice but still allows an experienced caster to toss it 50' with ease. If you compare it to the CT, I believe this will be a slightly faster blank with more of a tip flex pattern. If you are looking to fill an open slot in the line up or want a decent backup rod without breaking the bank, this is one you might consider.
Older models can be found on clearance for$59 - $99.