Pistol Grip Rod Applications?

[DaveT63]

I grabbed a like new 5'6" MF BPS Extreme Pistol Grip rod with an Ambassadeur 5000D round reel on it today at a flea market for $15.  My original intent was to flip it and make some money for some tackle.  Then it occurred to me it might come in handy.  I'm typically prefer 7' rods, but if I can put this to use, why not?

 

What applications might this rod be good for?  I would probably pair it with a Curado 201BSF.  And why do you like pistol grip rods, if, of course, you do?  Are there any advantages to them?

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

[WRB]

Target accuracy using one handed casting.

Tom

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Working a spook or pop r tottally awsome .an. what do u wanna trade for it dave????

[FlipnLimits]

Tight quarters work with spinnerbaits or cranks.  I use 2 of them for 1/4 oz lures around docks, etc.  Not meant for distance but accuracy is incredible.

 

FL

[Gone_Phishin]

Jerkbaits and topwater.

[0119]

I use them for everything.  More importantly, is the Ambassadeur D in good shape?  You may have made a profit on your buy, they go for good money especially the brown anodized sideplate model.

[DaveT63]

I use them for everything.  More importantly, is the Ambassadeur D in good shape?  You may have made a profit on your buy, they go for good money especially the brown anodized sideplate model.

The Ambassadeur D is the green one and seems to be in great working order, with a few scrapes and some boat rash, but otherwise pretty nice.  Already exploring a possible trade on that one, as I'm not a round reel type of guy.