Rod For Curado 50E

[5dollarsplash]

Well I'd like to thank you all for the input.  Here's how I came to my decision:

 

I walked into the family ran sporting goods store and told them what I was looking to do.  The guy apologizes that he doesn't have a ton in stock (understandable, stocking rods is pricey).  He show's me a few St. Croixs and Shimano's, all of which have a whole grip handle, which I found I'm not a fan of if its not a rod for musky. 

 

He show's me a Okuma EVX split grip, rated to 20lb line, its somewhere between a medium and a medium-heavy.  I love the tip on it, very sensitive.  I told him I'd take it, he said since it isn't what you came in looking for let me see what we can do.  He gave me a very nice price on it.  I've only had it out bank fishing so far, but I really like it, fishes like a rod that'd cost $50-$75 more than what they list at.

 

As always, the fishing bait monkey will keep me looking, but so far I'm pretty sure the EVX will stay in the line up, if not with the 50e then with another quality bc.

[ULG]

hey man! if the shoe fits, wear it and glad u got a great deal on a rod!!! and i myself can say ive squeezed into to some ill fitting shoes only cz the price was right and the another thing is that u have ur credits to gander mountain so you can get whatever else u might want to get, not too sure if they have it but maybe get you a new curado e50 and start again with your search for a new rod!!! thats what i would do any way! lol glad u got fixed up and good luck on ur future outtings!!!

[5dollarsplash]

Update 2.0

Went into another local dealer today and found a St. Croix Legend Tournament, medium xf 6'9" for half price!!! I had to jump on that, so the Okuma EVX will move to other things. It seems this is the year I upgrade rods!