All around fishing rod/reel

[JeffsLowe]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

A 2 piece is pmore convenient for packing, traveling, fitting in car, etc., but what are the trade offs? Is the action and/ or strength of a one piece way better?

Own both - but prefer 1 piece. 2 piece occasionally has a way of separating at the most inconvenient times. But if a 2 piece works best for you it will do the job just fine so long as its a quality brand IMO.

[TNBronzeback]

For what its worth, i havent met a fish that could stand up to my power rangers kiddie combo (complete with casting plugs and tackle box). Now im not gonna push you to the Rangers, but several other guys on here Agelessone and Skillet use Superman and My Little Mermaid with similar results. And the price point is unmatched.
Just something to consider among all these other options that the guys are offering.

[skillet]

Originally Posted by TNBronzeback

For what its worth, i havent met a fish that could stand up to my power rangers kiddie combo (complete with casting plugs and tackle box). Now im not gonna push you to the Rangers, but several other guys on here Agelessone and Skillet use Superman and My Little Mermaid with similar results. And the price point is unmatched.

Just something to consider among all these other options that the guys are offering.

It's a "my little pony"!!!! Dont get it confused with those sissy mermaids!!!

In response to the two piece versus one piece...i e never had an issue with a two piece...and it's been my go-to finesse rod with a 3000 series reel. The main trade off is weight. The two piece is a little heavier and that 3000 reel is heavier than a 1000 or 2000 but holds more line. I personally prefer a 2000 reel and a medium action rod. The medium will give enough backbone to get big fish in, and still sensitive enough to feel the smallest of bites.


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[Alphahawk]

Originally Posted by JeffsLowe

Own both - but prefer 1 piece. 2 piece occasionally has a way of separating at the most inconvenient times. But if a 2 piece works best for you it will do the job just fine so long as its a quality brand IMO.

Get you some ferrule wax and you will never have that problem again. If you don't want to buy some ferrule wax you can use a candle. Even very expensive rods need ferrule wax.


Regards

[Alphahawk]

Originally Posted by Ramsay

A 2 piece is pmore convenient for packing, traveling, fitting in car, etc., but what are the trade offs? Is the action and/ or strength of a one piece way better?

The problems of action...sensitivity....strength, were solved years ago with 2 piece rods...there are no trade offs....except a few grams of weight.

Regards

[Adrian]

My Favorite Rig in my whole arsenal is as follows.

St. Croix 6'8" Mojo Bass Rod MJS68MXF.
Pflueger President 6930X
Sufix Castable Invisiline 100% Fluorocarbon Line, 12-lb. Item # 779786
Real Magic / KVD Line-lure spray

This setup is SUPER SENSITIVE. I mean SUPER SENSITIVE! When a fish looks at it from 20 yards away, I feel it. I have Abu Garcia Veritas, The whole line of Ducketts, Daiwa, Shimano, Ugly Sticks, you name it, but for my money, the
St. Croix in this price range is untouchable. When a fish bites your bait, you feel it all the way to your elbow

Good Luck!

[JKTrevecca]

All this talk about "nice" rods makes me feel like I'm in the dark ages. I need to fish with one of ya'll that has a St. Croix (spelling?) rod and see what all the fuss is about. My fear is that it will mean I'm about to go spend a bunch of money I shouldn't!

I guess I'm just a redneck with my low dollar rod arsenal!

[skillet]

Originally Posted by JKTrevecca

All this talk about "nice" rods makes me feel like I'm in the dark ages. I need to fish with one of ya'll that has a St. Croix (spelling?) rod and see what all the fuss is about. My fear is that it will mean I'm about to go spend a bunch of money I shouldn't!

I guess I'm just a redneck with my low dollar rod arsenal!

Im with you!


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[XxthejuicexX]

I've made the switch to using mostly the Academy H20 rods. I still have some of the No. 8 blackouts that a really nice rods for the money. Tackle warehouse has them on clearance for around $50 right now. I've been impressed with the H20 series, very light and sensitive, almost carrot stix light, just with out the breakage it's hard to go wrong with the pflueger reels. You can get really nice rods and reels for that $100 price mark.


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[TNBronzeback]

Originally Posted by XxthejuicexX

I've made the switch to using mostly the Academy H20 rods. I still have some of the No. 8 blackouts that a really nice rods for the money. Tackle warehouse has them on clearance for around $50 right now. I've been impressed with the H20 series, very light and sensitive, almost carrot stix light, just with out the breakage it's hard to go wrong with the pflueger reels. You can get really nice rods and reels for that $100 price mark.
I second the H2O rods. Ive got one baitcaster and its great. Very light, good smooth bend, and sensitive. Eyeballing adding a second to the arsenal soon.

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[Adrian]

Seriously... The very first time you get even a sunfish nibble on the setup I described, you'll jump right in your truck and drive to Bass Pro!

[jaycee]

For what it worth....