flobassin Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 I purchased a Powell inferno in the fall and now I own 4.... We'll I own 4 at the moment,I will be purchasing more. Best bang for you buck,the rod is extremely light and sensitive. Best rod I've owned easily, it's not a 100$ throw away rod that's for sure, you won't regret purchasing one. And did I mention Powells warnty process and customer services? Oh we'll it's execpetion. Powell truly did a great job, no complaints. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Glad you found a rod that works for you. What are some of the other rods you have owned? Quote
flobassin Posted June 6, 2014 Author Posted June 6, 2014 Gloomis gl2,flacon bu coo,duckett micro magic and a st.croix mojo bass and I have to say the inferno out performed all of those rods I listed, I'm making the switch to Powell and I will start using Powell rods and only Powell rods. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 I'd like to know how it compares to some of the good rods in that price range. Quote
Hogsticker Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Umm k. Powell makes some good sticks. The guides and graphics on the Inferno don't trip my trigger at all. Keith said some new rods are coming soon. 1 Quote
flobassin Posted June 6, 2014 Author Posted June 6, 2014 With a lews tournemnt mg the combo looks pretty sleek together but I can see how the graphics don't apel to everyone's taste. Quote
flobassin Posted June 6, 2014 Author Posted June 6, 2014 I'd like to know how it compares to some of the good rods in that price range. There really is no comparison Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 I'd be more interested if they had decent guides. Not a huge fan of the look, but I can get past that. The guides are a deal breaker for me. Kind of interested to see what Powell comes up with next though. Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 I thought this post was going to be about my personal fishing techniques 3 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Glad you found your personal preferred rods. 1 Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Good deal, when you find a rod that works for you it is awesome and sometimes it is a rod that isn't all that expensive. I have used and own a fair amout of higher end rods, including a G.Loomis GL3, 2 G. Loomis IMXs, a G.Loomis Jerkbait series rod, and a G.Loomis CR series GLX along with 2 custom rods and a St, Croix Avid. I also owned and sold 2 G.Loomis cranking rods, a Kistler Helium LTA and a St. Croix Legend Elite and all were good rods but it was the Fenwick ET smallmouth rods and the Aetos that really did it for me. What I mean by "it" is they have the sensitivity I like, the comfort, action and even the look, it is a rod that really had everything I wanted at a price that was, what I feel, is incredible affordable for what I was getting. Everyone has their own "it" and it can come at any price point, and it is awesome you found "it", congrats on finding your favorite rod. Quote
robster80 Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 guess im still looking for my "it" rod. cant go wrong with any powell rod. glad u love the new rod man. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Gloomis gl2,flacon bu coo,duckett micro magic and a st.croix mojo bass and I have to say the inferno out performed all of those rods I listed, I'm making the switch to Powell and I will start using Powell rods and only Powell rods. What do you like about the Powell better than some of the rods you previously owned. What is it about the Inferno that does it for you. Most of the rods you listed are in the entry level of serious fishing rods, have you had the opportunity to experience any rods towards the middle to upper end. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Congrats on finding your "it" rod! It makes fishing even better when you find them! Quote
Cgrinder Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 I have trouble biting on the Inferno when it is possible to get new Max and Endurance rods for $20 more. I'm sure I'd try one at $100, but I have a hard time believing that it's smoking any competition at $129.99. Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Powells $30 for a rod warranty program needs to be factored in the price and the low end guides are an issue. If you like Powell rods, then it's a good rod. Tom 1 Quote
Smallmouth Hunter Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 There really is no comparison LOL, you say you haven't even used the *** or the fenwick rods or even , and you say this? Anyway, if you like the inferno, try out the powell endurance. It can be had for $150. Better blank, much better guides, higher quality and only a bit more in price. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Ah how sweet to be 14 and to be able to enjoy life with such ease, I look back today and realize how much larger the PLANTET is today,,, the good thing is you will have many more settups in time to bring you the same joy!! Congrats on your new #1 settup now go nail some big ole bass!! 1 Quote
SenkoGuru Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Congrats Powell makes some good stuff. I hope you catch a lot of Bass on the new fishing rod. When you are able you should add an extra $20 and buy a Powell Endurance. If you really like the Inferno that much then the Endurance will = MIND BLOWN. Quote
Flywatersmallie Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Good deal, when you find a rod that works for you it is awesome and sometimes it is a rod that isn't all that expensive. I have used and own a fair amout of higher end rods, including a G.Loomis GL3, 2 G. Loomis IMXs, a G.Loomis Jerkbait series rod, and a G.Loomis CR series GLX along with 2 custom rods and a St, Croix Avid. I also owned and sold 2 G.Loomis cranking rods, a Kistler Helium LTA and a St. Croix Legend Elite and all were good rods but it was the Fenwick ET smallmouth rods and the Aetos that really did it for me. What I mean by "it" is they have the sensitivity I like, the comfort, action and even the look, it is a rod that really had everything I wanted at a price that was, what I feel, is incredible affordable for what I was getting. Everyone has their own "it" and it can come at any price point, and it is awesome you found "it", congrats on finding your favorite rod. Me too! From Loomis to Dobyns to Legend Elites. I love what Fenwick is doing right now. Got a few of the Elite Tech Smallmouth rods and since my first one, I have been averaging one of the new HMG's a week and watching the other rods go away. That is the best $100 rod on the market right now! Quote
Super User Teal Posted June 6, 2014 Super User Posted June 6, 2014 Flo bassin, if you look around, you can find Endurance rods for 150. That's a twenty dollar bill and light years better than the inferno. I bought one when they first came out and to me its no better than other rods in the 100 dollar price point. The inferno is a good rod, but for your money you are better off finding Powell Max for 130 Quote
SenkoGuru Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 The Powell Inferno and the Duckett Ghost are pretty much the same rod except for the Color and the cork / foam handles. Quote
Hogsticker Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Yes, the parts are. But I think Powell uses their own graphite pre peg, where I'm sure Duckett is using a typical blank any rod builder can purchase Quote
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