Hogsticker Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Out of all the somewhat off the norm brand sticks I seem to eyeball these the most. So, how are they? What are the powers like compared to the norm? Soft? How is the balance? What's the build quality like? Are these made in the U.S? I'm looking for a spinning rod to throw jerkbaits with. I usually use a casting set up, but kinda miss owning a spinning outfit. I've been looking at the 6'8 med Murphey moderate stick. Anyone own this in the spinning or casting version? Thanks Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted March 30, 2014 Super User Posted March 30, 2014 The Mike Murphy rods in Denali's lineup seem too soft for my liking, I've seen the videos and those rods have serious flex. As for everything else, they seem decent and have a good following, I know 2 guys who really like them, in fact a friend told me to get a Jadewood cranking rod when I was looking and if I didn't like it he said he would buy it from me, not to shabby of an offer but I didn't do it. Quote
rangerjockey Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 I have the Muphy signature in the casting version, it's a great stick .I throw everything from vision 110's to pointer 78's with it . I also use it for yellow magics and small squarebills like the 1.5's Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted March 30, 2014 BassResource.com Administrator Posted March 30, 2014 Cue all the prostaffers in 3...2.... LOL! Quote
Sherlock 60 Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 I'm not a Denali prostaffer, but over the winter I got both of the Denali Kovert crankbait rods and the spinnerbait rod. Quality is very good and actions and power are consistent with most rods I've used in the past. Compared to my Veritas rods, the build quality is better and, of course, the Veritas rods are much stiffer and heavier. I used them today for the first time and was very happy with their performance. Casting distance was excellent (all are paired with Pro Qualifiers). The tackleshop employee I bought the Crankbait rods from told me they were made in America, but one the rods had a "Made in China" sticker on the butt of the handle. One more significant plus: the Koverts are doggone good looking rods. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 31, 2014 Super User Posted March 31, 2014 I had 4 Denalis and sold them all but 1. Jadewood 7'6 XH 'heavy and very tip heavy. The guides are huge' Kovert 7'2 H 'was ok feeling but balance wasn't great and fairly tip heavy' Rosewood 7' mh 'was alright but same complaint as the Kovert. Definitely not a $200 rod' Jadewood 7' m/m 'very light and well balanced' The only one I kept and put in rotation. Quote
Hogsticker Posted March 31, 2014 Author Posted March 31, 2014 I've heard the Rosewoods and Jadewoods feel somewhat dead compared to other rods in the same price range more than a few times. Think I'm gonna pass. Thanks D - Quote
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