wannafishmore Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Looking for my first baitcasting rod and was wondering what you guys thought of Cabela's Fish Eagle II. How does it compare to rods like the Veritas and others in that price range. I see they are on sale for about $40 right now. There is a Cabelas opening in my area in March and I could wait until then so I could actually handle one and see how it feels (and hopefully they would run a simular sale), but If they are not up to par with the others I would continue my search elsewhere. Thanks for your advise! Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted December 28, 2012 Super User Posted December 28, 2012 Berkley Lightning Shock, Shimano Sellus, Abu Vendetta. Quote
skeletor6 Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Berkley Lightning Shock, Shimano Sellus, Abu Vendetta. That's where my $40 would go Quote
Diggy Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Most Walmart stores sell the Berkley shock at 40 bucks in 6ft6m/mh and 7ftmh And regular versions in more sizes Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted December 29, 2012 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted December 29, 2012 Vendetta or Shock. I have both along with Veritas, Verdict, Fenwick and St Croix. They are both excellent quality, low priced, general purpose rods. I would go with a 7' MH. You can do just about everything with that. Quote
wannafishmore Posted December 30, 2012 Author Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks for the replies, I found an Abu Veritas on clearance for over 50% off. Looking forward to getting it set up and practicing with it. I have learned a lot from this site. Thanks everyone! Quote
JunkYard814 Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 My first casting rod was the Berkley Lightning rod shock and I thought it was perfect for learning. It's designed for superlines but it handles mono well too. In fact I still have mono on mine right now. Quote
Arv Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 If you can get the Veritas for 50% off I would go for it. Its a nice rod for $100 IMO, and even better at $50 Quote
Lunker7 Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 If you can get the Veritas for 50% off I would go for it. Its a nice rod for $100 IMO, and even better at $50 Yea, any Abu Garcia rod I would go for, they are very nice IMO. If you're looking for a nice rod thats on sale, the Cabelas Tourney Trail IM7 is a great rod, especially for a beginner. I think it's like 30 bucks now, used to be around 70. Quote
jhoffman Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 If you can get the Veritas for 50% off I would go for it. Its a nice rod for $100 IMO, and even better at $50 Yes and also send this guy the link Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.