FunkJishing Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 berkley lightning rod 7' medium heavy casting stick. for a cheap rod what would you rate it on a scale of 1-10? got mine for 30$ and i think its a well put togeather and feels great. Quote
paleus Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I haven't used any of the casting versions of the lightning rods, but I will give my 6'6" medium spinning rod a 7/10. It feels great but the construction leaves some to be desired. I am interested in the Lightning Rod Shock. I like the handle and reelseat better than my older Lightning Rod. I am going to pick one up next time I am in BPS. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 10, 2014 Super User Posted October 10, 2014 Compared to what? I'll use my Avid ACV70MHF as an honest "8" for reference. That would put the Berkley at about a "3" or "4". I bought the exact stick while on a family vacation, and for what I payed was pretty satisfied with it. It sure beats fishing with nothing, right? What I'm getting at here, it matters little what others think - you've got it and you like it. It will serve you well. 5 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted October 10, 2014 Super User Posted October 10, 2014 You paid too much. Got mine for $17 + tax. I've never used anything other than a spinnerbait on mine. It is a 6' MH. Works very well for that. I'm like Mr Franco. If I rate it against my Rainshadow RX 7 or black Cumara, then quality of components suffers. I don't know how sensitive it would be for bottom contact baits, but there is absolutely no problem with a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait with a Colorado blade. Even the reel vibrates. : Quote
FunkJishing Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 I haven't used any of the casting versions of the lightning rods, but I will give my 6'6" medium spinning rod a 7/10. It feels great but the construction leaves some to be desired. I am interested in the Lightning Rod Shock. I like the handle and reelseat better than my older Lightning Rod. I am going to pick one up next time I am in BPS. oh nice i'll have to check out the shock too. im happy with this for 30$ though. 7's about what i'd give it too. Quote
FunkJishing Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 You paid too much. Got mine for $17 + tax. I've never used anything other than a spinnerbait on mine. It is a 6' MH. Works very well for that. I'm like Mr Franco. If I rate it against my Rainshadow RX 7 or black Cumara, then quality of components suffers. I don't know how sensitive it would be for bottom contact baits, but there is absolutely no problem with a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait with a Colorado blade. Even the reel vibrates. : wow i wis i got that deal haha, but yea i feel it gets the job done for now. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 10, 2014 Super User Posted October 10, 2014 My Berkley Lightning Rod LR16 5´6" has caught maybe 70% of all the 10+ lb fish I´ve caught including my first 10+ and my PB. 1 Quote
FunkJishing Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 My Berkley Lightning Rod LR16 5´6" has caught maybe 70% of all the 10+ lb fish I´ve caught including my first 10+ and my PB. wow so these lightning rods seem promising huh? i definetly like mine, my PB is 4lbs but i ddn't catch it on my lightning rod. Quote
kikstand454 Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I had one in my kayak for inshore fishing. It has handled the environment and abuse admirably. I've caught some pretty monster fish on it and it never has given me a lick of trouble. I've had it a few long years now and the foregrip cork is starting to go. Still 100% functional. Not bad at all for $30. It is a tiny bit heavy though and I recently got another $30 rod- the field and stream inferno- to replace it. ....and it is performing well also! And much lighter! 1 Quote
FunkJishing Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 I had one in my kayak for inshore fishing. It has handled the environment and abuse admirably. I've caught some pretty monster fish on it and it never has given me a lick of trouble. I've had it a few long years now and the foregrip cork is starting to go. Still 100% functional. Not bad at all for $30. It is a tiny bit heavy though and I recently got another $30 rod- the field and stream inferno- to replace it. ....and it is performing well also! And much lighter! thats good to hear, because i love the thing. not bad for 30$ like you said. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted October 10, 2014 Super User Posted October 10, 2014 Was my first casting rod along with a bps Pq reel. Used it a lot and sold it off. Still being used by a friend years later. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 10, 2014 Super User Posted October 10, 2014 Well, in order to rank a rod from 1 to 10, I think you need to fish with a 10 sometime. 2 Quote
FunkJishing Posted October 10, 2014 Author Posted October 10, 2014 Well, in order to rank a rod from 1 to 10, I think you need to fish with a 10 sometime. very true haha, i'll do that when i get some 10 money. or find a deal. Quote
Gene Eby Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I have several Falcons, several older All Stars and 2 Lightening Rods, as much as I try to use the more expensive rods I find for some applications the Lightening Rods are more comfortable for my use. They aren't as pretty but they do preform. Just my 2 cents. Heck it they catch fish and you land it , it's a 10. 1 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted October 10, 2014 Super User Posted October 10, 2014 Universally as a whole vs every rod I've fished, probably a 2-3 In the 50$ and below range, it's probably a 9 or 10. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 11, 2014 Super User Posted October 11, 2014 Universally as a whole vs every rod I've fished, probably a 2-3 In the 50$ and below range, it's probably a 9 or 10. This is a very astute observation and EXCELLENT reply! Obviously there is a huge market at this pricing point and it is difficult to find fair comparisons. I think you have done a great job with this post. 1 Quote
FunkJishing Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Universally as a whole vs every rod I've fished, probably a 2-3 In the 50$ and below range, it's probably a 9 or 10. makes sence 1 Quote
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