Pro Angler Rods: Opinions On ?

[Robertqq]

Hello,

 

Trying to decide on a new 8 foot Spinning rod for mainly Pond fishing.

Small Largemouth (2 lb. max; most smaller) and Crappie.

 

Pro Angler rods were suggested to me.

 

Frankly, have never heard about this outfit.

Are there rods a "decent" quality ?

Reputable outfit, etc. ?

 

Anything that sets them apart from the others ?

 

Would appreciate any thoughts or opinions.

 

And,  anyone specifically using their 8 Foot Rod:

          "9 stainless steel eyelets
           17 inch handle
           Two piece rod

           Hybrid Rod use Baitcast or Spinning Reel

          Weighs only 4.2 ounces
          4X Backbone"

 

Can this rod be considered a Light (L), one step up from an UL ?

 

Interesting that they say it can be used as a Casting, or as a Spinning rod.

Don't think I've ever seen any rod advertised that way.

What have they done differently to enable this ?

 

Thanks,

Bob

 

[BrianinMD]

Never heard of them, so can't comment on that but the idea of a combinatino casting and spinning would make me run. The differences between those two are rather large, trying to do both probably means it does neither well.

[smalljaw67]

You would do better over at crappies *, pro angler is a brand associated with crappie fishing, most guys here are more or less bass fisherman and there may be some, but not many who have knowledge of the brand. I have heard of them but it is only because I heard the name on a crappie fishing video. I'm sorry I can help but if that is what kind of action and rod you're looking for then check out B&M or anything Wally Marshall, that is all good crappie and panfish stuff.