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<blockquote data-quote="Teeeroy" data-source="post: 1246292" data-attributes="member: 3872"><p>I've used a lot of different rods, ranging in price from $50 (Bass Pro) to $300 (G Loomis) and plenty in the $100+ range. I have currently switched all my rods to Shimano Cruicials. They're currently selling at Bass Pro for $159. They break. I've broken two of them. But they have an over-the-counter lifetime warranty and they will replace them on the spot.</p><p></p><p>Here's the thing. A good graphite rod will give you the greatest amount of sensitivity - especially when finesse techniques require being able to feel the lightest of bites. But there are a lot of different 'flavors' of graphite rods, even in the same brand line. You'll have different rods for different applications (texas rigged plastics, topwater, flipping, etc). Just like you wouldn't carry a S&W .500 concealed, you wouldn't use a 7'6" heavy flipping stick for throwing crankbaits all day. If your approach to fishing doesn't involve a lot of different techniques, don't worry about it. Get something that feels good and you can cast well.</p><p></p><p>I went to an all-Shimano lineup so I have a consistent feel with the grip, weight, etc. and I'm a big Shimano fan. I've got all Calcutta Reels (B & TE models) too. Believe me...there's a quality difference, just like a Hi-Point will shoot, a Zebco will catch a fish. But can you accurately flip a Classic 33 all day long from the front deck of your boat? Maybe. Not me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Teeeroy, post: 1246292, member: 3872"] I've used a lot of different rods, ranging in price from $50 (Bass Pro) to $300 (G Loomis) and plenty in the $100+ range. I have currently switched all my rods to Shimano Cruicials. They're currently selling at Bass Pro for $159. They break. I've broken two of them. But they have an over-the-counter lifetime warranty and they will replace them on the spot. Here's the thing. A good graphite rod will give you the greatest amount of sensitivity - especially when finesse techniques require being able to feel the lightest of bites. But there are a lot of different 'flavors' of graphite rods, even in the same brand line. You'll have different rods for different applications (texas rigged plastics, topwater, flipping, etc). Just like you wouldn't carry a S&W .500 concealed, you wouldn't use a 7'6" heavy flipping stick for throwing crankbaits all day. If your approach to fishing doesn't involve a lot of different techniques, don't worry about it. Get something that feels good and you can cast well. I went to an all-Shimano lineup so I have a consistent feel with the grip, weight, etc. and I'm a big Shimano fan. I've got all Calcutta Reels (B & TE models) too. Believe me...there's a quality difference, just like a Hi-Point will shoot, a Zebco will catch a fish. But can you accurately flip a Classic 33 all day long from the front deck of your boat? Maybe. Not me. [/QUOTE]
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