Super User gulfcaptain Posted April 12, 2015 Super User Posted April 12, 2015 Yea ~ To an Ugly Stick - but one of these may belong in a glass case. With a Hammer & a Sign over it that reads "In case of Emergency - Break the Ugly Stick". A-Jay That thing is a piece of art......besides if I did have one and held on to it I can sell it on Ebay later for twice the price for someone willing to buy it, but not if it's scratched. That rod is as much as some people's house payment, or rent for a month. Just can't see spending that much money....maybe I could get it financed over a 2yr period...lol Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted April 12, 2015 Author Super User Posted April 12, 2015 I use all my gear. Some high end, some not. Scratches make them mine. The only thing I'm not keen on is the carbon fiber handle. I'm thinking it will burn your hand off after sitting in the sun for some time on a boat deck. Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I use all my gear. Some high end, some not. Scratches make them mine. The only thing I'm not keen on is the carbon fiber handle. I'm thinking it will burn your hand off after sitting in the sun for some time on a boat deck. Nah man its not that bad. I went fishing yesterday for almost ten hours and never even noticed the handle being warm or not on my rod with a woven carbon fiber handle. Plus it gets stickier when wet. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 So, do we buy it to hang on the wall or to actually use. Sure, it's prettier than an Ugly Stick, but it's just a fishing rod. I heard it doesn't just catch the fish it catches their hopes, dreams and their soul. It stores them in the handle and the greater the volume of souls the louder the sirens' song the rod emits to it's next victim. 3 Quote
aceman387 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I wonder what kind of warranty you get with it ? Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted April 13, 2015 Author Super User Posted April 13, 2015 I wonder what kind of warranty you get with it ? Megabass? Warranty? 3 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 It's doesn't turn my screws like other MB offerings. Meh. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Any number of competent custom rod builders can give you the same or better at a fraction of the price plus it would be a 1 off not just rare. 5 Quote
SenkoGuru Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 wait. The white carrot stix are being replaced? no they are not replaced. I still own a combined total of 23 Duckett's and a lot of them go fishing everytime I go. I just decided to try another brand that is 100% better than the Powell knock off's (Dobyn's). No offense toward Powell rod's they are fantastic, it is the knock-offs I hate. (Yes, I know but as long as Duckett is a white carrot stick the DOOBYN will be knock off powell max) Because of the fan boys mostly. I buy ton's of different rod's all of the time, Megabass just happen to be the only other one's I've loved besides the Duckett White Ice. Quote
thehooligan Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Thats a Work of art, I'm happy at the x7/phase III level for now, lol. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Megabass? Warranty? I just laughed so hard. I hope I didn't wake anyone. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Does a $1000 rod make you a better fisherman. Where's the value, the benefit? I can spend $1000 on a graph that, providing I learn how to use it, will allow me the opportunity to catch more fish. I can spend $1000 on a shallow water anchor or a trolling motor which will keep my boat in position allowing me the opportunity to catch more fish. I can spend $1000 on Senkos which will allow me the opportunity to catch more fish Its just a fishing rod. Sometimes pretty ones are just that. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 It's been talked about many times. Some people enjoy using nicer gear verse average gear. Some peoples idea of nice varies from others. Would I buy a $1,000 rod? The answer is no, but I wouldn't knock someone who would. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 It's been talked about many times. Some people enjoy using nicer gear verse average gear. Some peoples idea of nice varies from others. Would I buy a $1,000 rod? The answer is no, but I wouldn't knock someone who would. Not knocking anyone. Just trying to understand the benefit. Many would knock me for having a $50k boat to catch 12" fish Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 I guess your 50k boat can be thought of as the 1k rod. It doesn't help you catch any more fish verse a 25k boat. More bells and whistles I'm sure. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 And.. Here I thought the NRX was a exaggerated price. I guess these are made by former samurai warriors? http://www.history.com/topics/samurai-and-bushido 1 Quote
John G Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Not knocking anyone. Just trying to understand the benefit. Many would knock me for having a $50k boat to catch 12" fish The benifit is it makes the man happy! The 'where is the benifit ' argument is really a bunch of crap! There are people that would make that argument 'and have' that buying anything more than an Ugly Stik or any reel over $100.00 is a waste of money. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Your 50k boat can be thought of as the 1k rod. It doesn't help you catch any more fish verse a 25k boat. More bells and whistles I'm sure. You are correct sir except that I see the value in those bells and whistles. If I were to purchase this rod it would be hanging in the man cave as a work of art. It's bad enough the way I treat the gear I already own, including the boat. They're tools. Boat gets washed once a year whether it needs it or not, rods get stepped on, I've had to fish combos out of the lake and continue using them without servicing them. I'm a tradesman and I own top of the line tools that help me do my job. There is a huge difference between a $65 drill and a $350 drill just as there is a huge difference between an Ugly Stick and a $200 rod. Once you hit that premium threshold, why would you spend more without added benefit? Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 I can't answer that personally. For some they see it being worth the money though. Craftsmanship and what have you. Being a part of a small group to own the rod. Things like that I suppose. Quote
John G Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 why would you spend more without added benefit?The last thing that I want to do on BR is argue with a fellow member but I find it hard to believe that you don't understand why some people don't mind paying a premium for something that obviously brings them pleasure. I personally think that you are being a little bit difficult on this issue for no reason other than to be difficult. Quote
mrc.in.wi Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Umm....Honey....the guys say there is this new fishing rod. It's the best rod ever made. It's only $1000. Yeah NOOOOOOOO...... 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 The last thing that I want to do on BR is argue with a fellow member but I find it hard to believe that you don't understand why some people don't mind paying a premium for something that obviously brings them pleasure. I personally think that you are being a little bit difficult on this issue for no reason other than to be difficult. I hadn't looked at it in that perspective. Didn't realize fishing rods bring pleasure to people Quote
John G Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I hadn't looked at it in that perspective. Didn't realize fishing rods bring pleasure to peopleYou learn something new everyday! LMAO Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 Umm....Honey....the guys say there is this new fishing rod. It's the best rod ever made. It's only $1000. Yeah NOOOOOOOO...... I feel like wives everywhere are banding together to invent a new look to give you for even mentioning the new Megabass. There may even be a womemo circulating about it now Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 I personally think that you are being a little bit difficult on this issue for no reason other than to be difficult. LOL, you think he's bad? His Alabama brother Raider is in a whole other class.... Quote
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