Top Shelf, Newest Thang, Bargain, Last Years Model Fishing Rods?

[The Fisher]

I always look for sales for my equipment. Maybe TW sales and Black Friday, BPS rod and reel trade ins when they have their Spring sale, EBay, old models on sale at 25-40% off when the newest "thing" comes out, troll the Internet for sales from Gander Mtn., Cabelas, etc.

I'm lucky because I live near an Academy, BPS, Cabelas, and a local tackle shop so I can try the stuff out.

[Raul]

1. Top Shelf ? ----> nope, I can´t feel the difference between an IMX and a GLX so no point for me in spending 100 extra. The average price of my rods is $150 ( with reels the price is a little bit higher but not by THAT much )

Newest Thang ? ----> nope ! I´m quite traditional, I prefer the old tried and true.

Bargain ? ----> well, I can´t say nope but I can´t say yes, the kind of rods I purchase seldomly goes on bargain, or said in another way, if I had to wait for the rods I purchase to go on bargain I would have to wait a very loooooooooong time.

Last years model ? ----> what the hell ? the stuff I purchase ain´t like cars that "change model" every year, what part of tried and true is so hard to understand ?

[DTack]

Its because that site is focused on tackle, hence the name TACKLE tour

Correct. Thanks for the lesson. What type of tackle is it though? Is it FISHING tackle? Weird, just seems since they are talking about fishing tackle they may talk about fishing a bit more. I know fishingtackletour doesn't have the same ring to it. No need to jump on here and get smart about it.

[kickerfish1]

I fish rods from various price points. On the lower end are Elite Techs and the higher end are Megabass, Cumulus, NRX, Dobyns Extremes, and a custom K2. I tend to buy new during sales, Rep samples, or closeout models. I will never pay retail for a rod.

[bootytrain]

Correct. Thanks for the lesson. What type of tackle is it though? Is it FISHING tackle? Weird, just seems since they are talking about fishing tackle they may talk about fishing a bit more. I know fishingtackletour doesn't have the same ring to it. No need to jump on here and get smart about it.

Have you even spent any time on the site? If you have you would know they review all sorts of fishing tackle. They never claimed to be a bass fishing site because they do target other species on occasion.

[ww2farmer]

If we're talking about wishes, I wish there was a place where we could discuss the things that really matter in bass fishing, instead of the deluge of amateurish level and or redundant discussions that get beat worse than a rented mule around here.

[ww2farmer]

Whoops.

[WPCfishing]

Everybody here talks about the high dollar equipment. Ill bet that 90% of the fisherman don't use expensive equipment.

I can't talk about the lesser priced equipment here. We don't get others like me here. There scared to post.

I can't mention the new rod I'm using but others can they got no message warning. That's odd.

 

What are you talking about? Warning? 

[WRB]

I guess it is a matter of perspective. It seems to me we have a handful of "enthusiasts", but the

overwhelming majority of our members fish "affordable" gear. My guess is that 90% of our guys

are fishing combinations costing $100 or less AND fishing from the bank. The next 9% are +/` $250

and may have some kind of boat.

Based on everything you (bigbill) post, I don't consider you frugal, just silly. I hope our younger guys

take a different approach than yours and buy "better" equipment that they can build on over the years.

I have spent 18 years acquiring 19 combinations or about one addition per year. Although there is quite

a bit of overlap, I have technique specific gear for everything, but never actually carry more than 8 rods.

When I fish ponds it's just one or maybe two at the most.

90% members use combinations under a $100, you know your members better than I do, maybe you met under $200, then I agree.

Nearly every rod thread on this site appears to make reference reference to St. Croix 1st, Dobyn's 2nd place, neither offer bass rods under $100.

Tom

[WRB]

Whoops.

Post a new topic so we can whip that mule into a dead horse.

+1

Tom

[DTack]

Have you even spent any time on the site? If you have you would know they review all sorts of fishing tackle. They never claimed to be a bass fishing site because they do target other species on occasion.

Yes I have, did you read the post that you quoted above? I never said bass fishing, I said fishing. Not trying to argue man, I have spent quite a bit of time on the site. It's a great site I still visit daily, they work hard and provide awesome insight. Sorry if it came across as offensive. Have a good one and good fishing/modifying/purchasing and upgrading. In my eyes we all enjoy the same sport even if we enjoy parts differently than others. Take care

[WPCfishing]

Yes I have, did you read the post that you quoted above? I never said bass fishing, I said fishing. Not trying to argue man, I have spent quite a bit of time on the site. It's a great site I still visit daily, they work hard and provide awesome insight. Sorry if it came across as offensive. Have a good one and good fishing/modifying/purchasing and upgrading. In my eyes we all enjoy the same sport even if we enjoy parts differently than others. Take care

 

DTack, Do what you would if you met someone you didn't want to be around. A drunk for instance.. Nobody likes being around a drunk, right...

[WPCfishing]

If we're talking about wishes, I wish there was a place where we could discuss the things that really matter in bass fishing, instead of the deluge of amateurish level and or redundant discussions that get beat worse than a rented mule around here.

 

5902 post and you just decided the threads are redundant. Maybe its time for you to find a new place to converse where you won't be so angry.

[DTack]

DTack, Do what you would if you met someone you didn't want to be around. A drunk for instance.. Nobody likes being around a drunk, right...

I don't think he meant anything as negative.  I think my posts sounded a bit negative and I apologize for that.  Not my intention at all, I love the variety that I'm offered by multiple sites.  I didn't mean to disrespect anyone or any sites.  

[WPCfishing]

I don't think he meant anything as negative.  I think my posts sounded a bit negative and I apologize for that.  Not my intention at all, I love the variety that I'm offered by multiple sites.  I didn't mean to disrespect anyone or any sites.  

 

You didn't.......

[WIGuide]

I don't know if it's worth chiming in here or not, but I honestly don't think there needs to be new sections for any of this stuff. I think most people are frugal. We like getting more for our money. I don't see $100 as expensive for a rod and reel combo, but understand for others it can be. I don't look down on them for it, because at one time I was in the same spot. Furthermore, that might be all they ever choose to fish with and that's their choice. I really doubt people are afraid to post here, or join. It's the internet, and the anonymity of it alone usually calls out people who wouldn't say a word in public to blast every thought they've ever had all over the interwebs. I think the real reason you don't see more people on this forum who use a $20 walmart combo is honestly that they don't take fishing all that seriously. Fishing is something they do to relax or take the kids out and enjoy the outdoors. They don't care about catching more and bigger fish or the seasonal patterns that they follow. They don't care about the gear that others use to catch them either. 

 

As an example to that, on a lake I fish quite often, there will be guys out there that are panfishing. They'll run out to a stump in 3 feet of water and anchor there for 2 or 3 hours and come in. You ask how they did and they will have managed to catch a few, but they didn't even bother to try another stump that's sitting 30 yards away let alone the hundreds of them that are within a close vicinity. They don't know that I've got over $1000 worth of rods and reels laying out on the deck, or that my locator can see there's 3 stumps in a row right under their boat as I idle by. They don't know or care that I've got more money tied up in a few of my 3700 boxes than they do in their boat/motor/trailer. They're content with what they do and there's nothing wrong with that.Those aren't the people that go online and join a forum to try to become better fishermen or share their knowledge. 

 

I've been a member here long enough to know anyone is free to ask whatever question they want and people here will do their best to answer them.

[DTack]

I don't know if it's worth chiming in here or not, but I honestly don't think there needs to be new sections for any of this stuff. I think most people are frugal. We like getting more for our money. I don't see $100 as expensive for a rod and reel combo, but understand for others it can be. I don't look down on them for it, because at one time I was in the same spot. Furthermore, that might be all they ever choose to fish with and that's their choice. I really doubt people are afraid to post here, or join. It's the internet, and the anonymity of it alone usually calls out people who wouldn't say a word in public to blast every thought they've ever had all over the interwebs. I think the real reason you don't see more people on this forum who use a $20 walmart combo is honestly that they don't take fishing all that seriously. Fishing is something they do to relax or take the kids out and enjoy the outdoors. They don't care about catching more and bigger fish or the seasonal patterns that they follow. They don't care about the gear that others use to catch them either. 

 

As an example to that, on a lake I fish quite often, there will be guys out there that are panfishing. They'll run out to a stump in 3 feet of water and anchor there for 2 or 3 hours and come in. You ask how they did and they will have managed to catch a few, but they didn't even bother to try another stump that's sitting 30 yards away let alone the hundreds of them that are within a close vicinity. They don't know that I've got over $1000 worth of rods and reels laying out on the deck, or that my locator can see there's 3 stumps in a row right under their boat as I idle by. They don't know or care that I've got more money tied up in a few of my 3700 boxes than they do in their boat/motor/trailer. They're content with what they do and there's nothing wrong with that.Those aren't the people that go online and join a forum to try to become better fishermen or share their knowledge. 

 

I've been a member here long enough to know anyone is free to ask whatever question they want and people here will do their best to answer them.

I think a good point that goes along here is also that we always have updated products so these answers always change as far as price ranges go.  

[iabass8]

I just had Texas Roadhouse Chicken Strips for dinner. Winner Winner!

[shaggydog]

i had leftover pizza. it was o.k.

[shaggydog]

Whats your favorite restaurant under $100?

[rippin-lips]

I just had Texas Roadhouse Chicken Strips for dinner. Winner Winner!

Nowhere near one of those anymore. I loved those roadhouse tea's when I lived in Ga. Plus you can throw your peanut shells on the floor and not get a dirty look for it. That was nice.

[hatrix]

I had said this one before I think but I will say it again. I really do think there should be a sticky that lists quality rods and reels at a few price points for people. I think it would really help when th the topics like what is the best rod for $100 or best $50 spinning reel ect.

I think we can all agre on a couple for specific price points for people to reference. It could even be updated periodocly or something with maybe new stuff that comes out.

[rippin-lips]

I had said this one before I think but I will say it again. I really do think there should be a sticky that lists quality rods and reels at a few price points for people. I think it would really help when th the topics like what is the best rod for $100 or best $50 spinning reel ect.

I think we can all agre on a couple for specific price points for people to reference. It could even be updated periodocly or something with maybe new stuff that comes out.

It's a great idea, but it'll never work out the way you think in your head. There can be two threads on the first page asking about "best $100 rod" and someone will post a third. Not many will ever take the time to search ahead of time. Google is a terrific tool when you take the time to use it. You need the torque specs for water pump bolts on a EJ25 engine. It's a click away. No more flipping to the back of a Haynes manual to find out what page it's on.

[hatrix]

It's a great idea, but it'll never work out the way you think in your head. There can be two threads on the first page asking about "best $100 rod" and someone will post a third. Not many will ever take the time to search ahead of time. Google is a terrific tool when you take the time to use it. You need the torque specs for water pump bolts on a EJ25 engine. It's a click away. No more flipping to the back of a Haynes manual to find out what page it's on.

Well that senko threads works pretty good right? I don't see very many topics about them so I think it might be working. People still fish those things right?

[Bluebasser86]

Well that senko threads works pretty good right? I don't see very many topics about them so I think it might be working. People still fish those things right?

Problem is there's so many variables. I was the best XXX dollar rod for cranking, flipping, spinnerbaits. I want the lightest XXX dollar rod, best bang for my buck, best warranty, most durable, with a cork/foam/full/split handle. There's just so many different options that the list would be so long and then I think you run into people not wanting to wade through it all.