soopd Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Looking for a cheaper rod. Going to use as a multi purpose rod. For the people who have tried both, which one do you like better? I can buy either one for $49. Thanks Quote
BrettD Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 I dont have both but I have a 705cb diesel and the 723cef diesel and the are great rods for the money. I have no complaints with either one they are also fairly light for that price range rod. Quote
BenBassmaster Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 Diesel is a great rod, you can't argue with Powell's quality. Where are you getting them if I may ask? I thought about picking one up for myself. Quote
soopd Posted February 16, 2013 Author Posted February 16, 2013 The powell is coming from a local store in Moilton AL. Quote
BenBassmaster Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 The powell is coming from a local store in Moilton AL. Close, but not close enough, lol. Thanks though. Quote
Megastink Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Powell. Hands down. Their 765 is a great flipping stick too. Their 705 glass rod is one of the better cranking rods I've ever used. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted February 16, 2013 Super User Posted February 16, 2013 Whats the warranty with Powell and with the store your buying it from? I have used 10-20 casts a few different Ethos rods from Academy. They are good rods, Sensitivity is fair. Its not my Loomis or Crucial, but they are good rods. Plus Academy has a no hassle return policy on them. Any Academy, any place, as long as you have your receipt. I cant speak of the Powell, as I have never even seen one, but after being on these boards for awhile, I have noticed the majority of people who own them here, have nothing but good things to say about them. Quote
BrettD Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Thats one downside to the powell diesel there is no warranty. I have been using powells for several years including the max and endurance rods never have had a need for a warranty. Quote
johnD. Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 I looked at those acadmey rods when I was up in the pensacola , it was hard to find one that didn't have a bend it.. Quote
bman310 Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 I've been using the Powell Diesel spinning rod with a Shimano 2500 & 6 lb flouro for dropshot and I really like it. It's lighter than I expected and it has good sensitivity. I'm definitely going to check out some of Powell's other rods in the future. brian Quote
soopd Posted February 22, 2013 Author Posted February 22, 2013 I bought the powell diesel. It feels real good. I hope it will do what I intend to do with it. Thanks for all the replies 1 Quote
upnorthbassin Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 Powell. Hands down. Their 765 is a great flipping stick too. Their 705 glass rod is one of the better cranking rods I've ever used. Yeah, I like that rod a lot too. It's inexpensive so you don't high end components on them but they are really good for the money. I almost want to buy a second one because I like this one so much. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 I have 2 of the spinning rods and 1 765 casting rod. It's hard to beat 3 rods for $175. Not the lightest ever but not a tank either. Quote
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