TriCityBassin' Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 hi guys, This is similiar to war eagle 44's thread but I didn't want to hijack it. I am about to purchase a new rod for flipping the heavy stuff. I want a set up that will allow me to Frog/punch. I am looking at two rods but this is somewhat unfamiliar territory for this finesse addict. My concern is the rods being too tip heavy like my Xheavy All star i just sold. that caused me to not use it much. Rod one: shimano Compre 7'11" Heavy (I absolutely love Shimano products and own nearly all shimano gear, My Compre TC4 cranking rods are like nothing I have ever used) ~$120 Rod two: Something from Cashion (they have A lot of choices for heavy flipping and I have heard good stuff) ~$179-$200 http://cashionrods.com/flipping-sticks?ReturnUrl=LwBiAGEAcwBzAC0AZgBpAHMAaABpAG4AZwAtAHIAbwBkAHMA The Cashion is a big price jump, but I wan't this purchase to a be a good one. Just looked at the Crucials as well, same price range. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 I would probably pick the Cashion rod. If I had to choose between the two. If u already own a lot of compres and really like them, then why not try a crucial 1 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 Matt Cashion is by far the best person I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I really wanted to try a Cashion rod but all the off the shelf models have the Fuji acs reel seat and I hate it. I called and spoke with him about it. He built me a rod using the reel seat I wanted without any extra charge. $180 to my door Seriously one of the nicest people I've spoken to. 1 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 I don't care for the lower end Shimano rods so I would choose the cashion. They have always looked intriguing and get good feedback. GL. Quote
nwmike Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 the s956711 from cashion looks like a really nice rod.it has micros not sure if you have a preference in guides or not. 1 Quote
TriCityBassin' Posted January 8, 2013 Author Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) I have reached out to Cashion already. I really like dealing with them. It is a Plus that they are in NC (im in VA, fam from NC) so I like the idea of supporting them. I am starting to head that route, everything online lists a lot of the Shimano's as tip heavy.......prob The other thing is, I want to feel the rod. I want to see how it loads up. Everyones "Heavy" isn't the same you know. Especially with the Cashion rods as they list the blank to be made from a totally different method of laying the carbon. I am probably gonna go with the Cashion, nerves over going into the unknown I guess. Edited January 8, 2013 by TriCityBassin' Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 TriCity, I don't know where you are but there in a tackle shop right at Kerr Lake, on the nc/va border that carries Cashion. You can go there there and physically see one for your self...that's if your not far from there. Quote
bassandcats Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 @teal what tackle shop is that? its not bobcats is it bc i dont recall seeing cashion rods in there? Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 8, 2013 Super User Posted January 8, 2013 Yes it is Bobcats. They had them last time I was there. If they don't have them now, bobcat can order them. Cashion sponsors the tournament trail that bobcat has Quote
bassandcats Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Awesome. Thanks for the info. Im sure they have them ive just never seen them in there. Ive seen some st croix, some shimanos, and some cheaper berkley stuff, as well as a ton of crappie and catfish stuff and striper Quote
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