pbizzle Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Has anyone used one of these? I haven't seen them before, but I heard that they were in the original Ethos line up like the deep cranking rod. I just saw it on Academy's website though, but I wanted to see what you guys thought. I've been in the market for a flipping stick under $100, and I was pretty set on a 7'11 H F All Star Nano. But I've already got 3 Ethos that I love to fish with. Now I've narrowed it down to the 7'6 XH Ethos ($60) or a 7'11 All Star Nano ($90). I'm leaning towards the Nano, because it's a heavy and that would be more versatile. The Ethos wouldn't be as versatile as the Nano considering its XH, but it's a little shorter than the Nano and would make pitching easier. I'm pretty sure that the All Star Nanos and H2O Ethos are the same rods but with a different paint job. I know that sounds stupid, but both are Academy's house brands, they share the same guides, same reel seats, and when you hold them side by side you can't tell a difference. Thanks. http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h20-xpress-ethos-7-6-xh-freshwater-casting-rod/pid-148119?color=Blue&N=10001+97010080+4294713062 Quote
SenkoGuru Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Well, While I have not used either of those rods. I think your question can be answered by the weight of the baits you will be fishing and the type of cover you will be fishing. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 4, 2014 Global Moderator Posted June 4, 2014 I have the 7' 6" XH/F Ethos rod that you're looking at. I wouldn't use it for a flipping rod but it does make a pretty decent swimbait rod, especially for the $40 I paid for it Quote
pbizzle Posted June 4, 2014 Author Posted June 4, 2014 I probably won't pitch with this rod much. I'll mostly use my 7'MH for that. Well, While I have not used either of those rods. I think your question can be answered by the weight of the baits you will be fishing and the type of cover you will be fishing. I'll be flipping 1/2 and 3/4 oz jigs and Texas rigs, throwing lighter swimbaits, punching, and throwing a 3 wire Alabama rig. I know lure ratings are really just recommendations, but the All Star is rated for 3/8-2 and the H2O is rated for 3/8-1 1/4. I have the 7' 6" XH/F Ethos rod that you're looking at. I wouldn't use it for a flipping rod but it does make a pretty decent swimbait rod, especially for the $40 I paid for it Why don't you like it is a flipping rod? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 4, 2014 Global Moderator Posted June 4, 2014 It should be rated much heavier than it is IMO. I use it as a backup swimbait rod and have no problem fishing 9" slammers or Savage 3D trout. I'm sure you could make it work in a pinch, but I wouldn't use it for a flipping rod. Quote
pbizzle Posted June 5, 2014 Author Posted June 5, 2014 It should be rated much heavier than it is IMO. I use it as a backup swimbait rod and have no problem fishing 9" slammers or Savage 3D trout. I'm sure you could make it work in a pinch, but I wouldn't use it for a flipping rod. If you're throwing those 2 oz swimbaits on that rod, it must be underrated. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 5, 2014 Global Moderator Posted June 5, 2014 If you're throwing those 2 oz swimbaits on that rod, it must be underrated. The Savage bait is actually over 3 ounces 1 Quote
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