Okuma Tcs Rods

[Montanaro]

I haven't seen one bad review. I have seen people mention the action was slower than they realized.

And Scott Martin fishes Okeechobee a lot and the Matt daddy rods do appear designed for braid due to flipping heavy cover. A lot of people like a slower rod in that scenario.

In the video of Scott talking about the production of the rod, they were all designed for techniques and how he likes to fish those techniques. He fishes slower rods, so do a lot of bass resource members. Doesn't mean he uses braid for everything because he doesnt.

Or we could message him, he is a member of bass resource.

[J Francho]

That's the kind of Internet rumbling that inspires me to write these reviews. One guy says something, and that gets repeated ad nauseum until it becomes perceived reality. It's exactly why I beat the crap out of the stuff companies send me. You know what happens when something doesn't make the cut? I send it back to the company with a list of the problems, and I never utter their name on the Internet again. I sent two reels back last week. I'm not telling you what they were. Look for the positive, from those that put the gear to the test, and speak from honesty. Reiterated someone else's complaint doesn't really add anythibg, and only hurts your cred. Just my opinion.

[Grantman83]

Well I did say that I own a spinning shakeup head version and it runs soft compared to others I've owned.

So in my opinion, they run soft on the spinning side.

No different than the opposite problem like Abu Garcia rods. Those rods generally run stiffer and heavier than others. Does that mean people don't catch fish with them? Of course not But the power and action should be taken into account so the buyer isn't surprised.

[J Francho]

This thread is about the TCS-C-691MH casting rod.

[Montanaro]

No different than the opposite problem like Abu Garcia rods. Those rods generally run stiffer and heavier than others. Does that mean people don't catch fish with them? Of course not But the power and action should be taken into account so the buyer isn't surprised.

Problem? The rods actions are clearly defined on Tw and on okuma Web page and are accurate. If you buy the all purpose caster with modfast action you should realize it's not going to be fast or xfast. No "surprise" about it. Heck, Okuma even list rod weight which is largely unheard of.

These are good rods that have proven themselves to me and fit my fishing style. Guys who prefer fast or xfast actions for their jerk/topwater/spinnerbaits may want to look elsewhere though and that's perfectly fine.

[Grantman83]

Problem was the wrong word. My fault, I meant more along the lines of tendency...in no way are these negative comments. I love my shakey head rod and all reviews I have read are positive