04-11-07, 08:47 PM | #1 |
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Airrus, AllStar, or St.Croix
Hey all. I made a post a little while ago and got no answer. I'll rephrase it...
I'm getting a new 6'6"MH rod. It will be used MAINLY for soft plastics. I'm choosing between a St.Croix Avid, Airrus Co-Matrix, and Team Allstar rod. I want something sensitive. Weight doesn't REALLY matter, because I have a pretty heavy one right now, and I can handle it for 7 hours. What would you choose? Any other recommendations? Nothing over $100. Thank you, |
04-11-07, 09:23 PM | #2 |
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airrus...hands down..
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04-11-07, 10:21 PM | #3 |
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Do I really need to say anything ?
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04-11-07, 10:26 PM | #4 |
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I guess. Your logo is Airrus.
I could be wrong, but in the picture of a co-matrix rod, there are only 9 guides. How come my rod was only $30 and it has 10 guides? The more the better right? Then if the rod bends the line won't touch the rod. Last edited by jooleyen; 04-11-07 at 10:34 PM. |
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Then there's either tax OR shipping to be considered. FR |
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04-11-07, 11:57 PM | #6 |
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I asked Ken Whiting if I could get a discount. He said yes. So if the Airrus is probably first on my list right now, a discount is a plus.
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04-13-07, 11:10 AM | #7 |
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And which rod would you pick for treble hook baits? (Mostly crankbaits)
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I'm still in the search/selection mode for a rod for larger cranks. Not in a hurry though 'cause I HATE those things. If I had to buy a rod for tossing DD16s and DD22s, and do it today, I'd look for a 7' MH power, moderate action, graphite rod. I'd expect to pay no more than 160 bux for it, but would probably be able to find one for less. All this mumbo-jumbo voodoo science that sez one needs a sluggish, mushy, overweight glass rod to fish cranks with is pure crap, in both my experience and opinion. Proper line selection, wise dragsetting, sharp hooks, (possibly changing to one-size-larger hooks,) an applied understanding of fish-fighting dynamics, etc, will allow a graphite-equipped basser to shine. Also, he won't nearly so fatigued after a prolonged period of deep cranking. Well, you asked. Be safe, Jools Kindly Uncle Fly Seer, reader, guru, and semi-retired porn star. Last edited by FlyRod; 04-14-07 at 01:15 AM. |
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