wordty Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Looking for a flipping rod...Academy Rod Riot has the Ethos 7'3 HEAVY for $59. Some Dick's coupons will get me a Veritas 7'6 MH for $79...is the Vertias worth $20 more than the Ethos and does the 3 inch difference make any difference? I am 6'4" so I can handle length but would prefer a 7'3" rod for $20 less if it is going to do me fine... Will be putting a 7.0.1 on it. Quote
Diggy Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 thats normal price, should be lesser unless you are speaking on the new version with micros...reg version is 39.99 online at the moment I dont see why the academy rod wouldnt suffice and I own the veritas rods, the warranty from academy is no hassle over the counter as well. Most seem to love the normal version. I would like to try one myself edit yes the micros are 59.99 as you stated its rated Lure weight: 1/2 - 1-1/2 oz. and the mh model Veritas rod in 7ft6 is 3/8-1 1/4oz Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted February 28, 2013 Super User Posted February 28, 2013 If you PM pondboss here, he has alot of experience with the ethos rods. He speaks pretty highly of them Quote
PondBoss Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I was messing around with the Ethos 7'3 heavy at the Classic and it was pretty darn sweet! Personally I will be picking one up this week for sure, at that price I'm not sure how I can afford not to. I will say all I did with it was pitch what seemed to be a 3/8 practice weight with it, but it had plenty of tip to skip it under the makeshift dock they had set up. Personally I'd save the extra $20 and buy baits with it. Pick up an Ethos, I did and never looked back. Quote
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