Tim Jones

It can also depend on how filled the spool is when you decide it is full. I've seen people only put half a spool full on and call it full and then wonder why they are running out of line after a couple snags. It really hurts casting distance too. The last 1/8 inch of spool has a lot more yards in it then the first 1/8 inch. I've never seen one that was way off but could see it happening, I'm going towards one size larger spinning reels just to avoid that. Harder to do that on baitcasters. Tim

Thank you. If the rod can handle bass fine then the walleyes I catch won't be any problem. They can be a little hard to hook at times but they don't fight like bass. Tim

Thanks Hi Salenity, the crankbait rod was another one I was wondering about. Nice to know that they are making less expensive rods that are worth having. Tom, I wish there was a Dick's close by. I'm stuck with pretty much two places nearby. Cabelas isn't too far but far enough I don't get there more then once or twice a year. Tim

Hello all, I've searched the forums but haven't found much on these rods. I'd like to have a rod designed more specifically for drop shotting then what I have now but don't want to spend too much. Has anyone actually used one of them? Are they acceptable as one? I would like to be able to also use it for vertical fishing walleyes in some lakes where it gets to be a lot like drop shotting for bass, let the fish grab and load the rod a bit before setting the hook. My local china mart store doesn't have them on hand so I haven't been able to actual hold one. I'd like to hear from someone who has fished with one, or even held one, before I order one. Thanks, Tim