Good evening, everyone.
I want some new rods, and I'm on a budget. I have been eyeing the Berkley Lightning rods (NOT THE SHOCKS, I'm talking about the original ones, I hate the shocks because they have too much flex for me).
I once owned a Berkley Amp, which is a similar price point but the very first time I used it, I tightened the reel seat down on the reel because it was loose, and the reel seat cracked...it had this little plastic ring around it that cracked right in half. I was extremely disappointed. That's what I get for buying a 25 dollar rod. I'm concerned that the Lightning rod may do the same thing because I've noticed that the reel seat does have some plastic in it. But, at the same time, every time I read a forum online or hear someone talking about budget rods, they almost always bring up the berkley Lightning rod, so I figure there must be some reason for that.
Anyway, do any of you guys have any experience with the lightning rods? Again, not talking about the shock series, but the original lightning rods. Are they tough? I'm not necessarily looking for the absolute nicest rod in the world, but I am mostly looking for something that is TOUGH and reliable. Anyone ever use these?
Thanks in advance.
