Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 20, 2015 Super User Posted February 20, 2015 Looking for a medium-light action, 7'+ spinning rod for a specific float technique I use for suspended smallmouths. Checked out these Shock rods online and they kind of impressed me. I even found a video from an informational iCast seminar on this rod. Has anyone had any experience with these Berkley rods? Thoughts.....comments. Thanks guys. Quote
Joedodge Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 I have one I just put a bait caster on. For a rod sold at Walmart and in the $39 range. It's amazing nice quality an finish action is great. They can't be beat for the cost 1 Quote
Super User webertime Posted February 20, 2015 Super User Posted February 20, 2015 If I may make another suggestion, the Fenwick Silverhawk that Cabelas sells for $59.99 (when on sale) is a fantastic 7' MLf rod. I use it for Spybaits and small plastics for Smallies up here. Quote
robster80 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 If I may make another suggestion, the Fenwick Silverhawk that Cabelas sells for $59.99 (when on sale) is a fantastic 7' MLf rod. I use it for Spybaits and small plastics for Smallies up here.[/quote dang. these were just on sale and now theyre not. Quote
georgeyew Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 I have the 7' MH casting and 7' M spinning Shock rods. They have been my main rods since 2014. They are plenty strong and although not the lightest, they balance very well with my reels. I think that they would work well with your float technique. I'd say go for it! 1 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Super User Posted February 20, 2015 I would really like to find an 8 footer, but in my price range, the 7'6" ML is about the best that I could find. I can get the Shock at Dick's for only $37.00. That's a far cry from $60.00 for the Fenwick. Reason for needing the extra length is so I can "lift" the braided slack off the surface of the water quicker with a longer rod. And since I'm using a slip bobber, the longer rod would have a decided advantage over shorter rods. Quote
sprint61 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 They are leaps and bounds nicer then other rods that are $40. They are very durable, only thing I don't like is they could use another eye. For what you want it for it would be just as good as any other rod. 1 Quote
edfitzvb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 I have one I bought last year. I like it so far but it has not seen the use that my more expensive rods have. At that price point it is hard to go wrong. 1 Quote
HardcoreBassin Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 I bought a 7ft MH last season for flipping jigs. I was looking for something in a pinch and was extremely surprised with the rod. As mentioned previously, not the lightest rod, but for the price I think it blows others out of the water. I picked mine up at a local Walmart for $25. I'm a budget fisherman, as many of us are. This rod is perfect for a budget fishing scenario. - Dale 3 Quote
Dyerbassman Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 I have one and have had absolutely nothing to complain about. For $40, it would be hard to find a rod that was as good 2 Quote
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