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12:57 am
August 4, 2004
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You usually "get what you pay for", but at $49.99 can I go wrong? Does anyone have any experience with these or thoughts? I'm looking for something all purpose casting, and might try these if they aren't junk.
1:43 pm
August 28, 2013
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I used one for a while as a jerkbait/topwater rod. Worked just fine.
G3 HP180-225 Merc Optimax Jet
1:47 am
August 4, 2004
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Thanks Lenny. I might ask for one for Christmas. ;D
2:05 am
October 1, 2008
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Should be fine. I'd recommend the 7'6" XH 4 oz-10-oz. Don't want a soft tip with gliders/jerk baits IMO
1:03 am
August 4, 2004
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Mike, would this work for Bulldawgs also? Thanks for the advice
1:16 am
October 1, 2008
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Any rod can work for you. But typically you want a longer rod for bulldawgs and blades like 8' or 8.5' and shorter rod for gliders and jerk baits like 7' and 7.5' because you're twitching the rod down in front of you.
3:51 am
March 26, 2004
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I keep one of the 6' 3" ones at my parent's house because it was cheaper than shipping rods back and forth. It works fine for all-around fishing with most lures and has sufficient backbone for most jerkbaits and crankbaits that I throw (usually to 8" or so). You should be able to toss Bulldawgs as well, but you may want to go to the 7' size for the really heavy stuff.
It really comes down to what feels best in your hand for the techniques you use, and many times you just have to try it. 20 years ago when I started this muskie fishing thing, there weren't many rods rated for heavier than 4 oz lures, and that still covers most of the things I want to spend my time throwing. However, the recent trends for giant bucktails and pounder swimbaits has really upped the ratings on many rods.
It's a pretty good risk to take for $50, minus whatever discounts you can find.
Chris
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