Super User *Hootie Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 I see a lot of reference to these rods Are you guys primarily talking about the "shock" rod, or the IM6 or both. Hootie Quote
Bigbass37 Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Both are awesome rods. For the price, I think they are the best rods. 2 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 The Shock gets mentioned the most. I couldn't get past the yellow. (On older models. No idea color of new.) The original is a nice rod....especially at its price. I always specify which rod I am talking about. Although I use braid on a few rods, I prefer mono/co-polymer so the original would be my first choice of the 2 even if I liked yellow on a rod. Why are you asking? Need a rod to throw in the trunk? 1 Quote
KDW96 Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I still have some of the old lighting rods from the late 80s early 90s. To me they are made better,and theyve hauled in alot of fish. Not one ever failed me. The new ones have a cork forgrip,that will break apart in no time. New and improved isnt always better 4 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 31, 2015 Why are you asking? Need a rod to throw in the trunk? Pretty much hit the nail on the head. I have been fishing with a friend in his bass boat, and between a sometimes rough ride across the lake, and some carelessness in the boat, I don't want to take the chance of getting an $800.00+ rig damaged, or flung in the lake. I picked up a couple of the IM6 rods, put on a couple of BPS Pro Qualifiers that I already had. So basically I was just wondering which version of this rod was best. A little late to be asking for sure. Hootie Quote
hatrix Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Gander mountain has rods on sale for $50 half off. I am sure they are better then the berkleys. Shimano convergnce are not bad rods and Eagle GT rods. They are all similarly priced. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 My original Lightning is the IM6. In which case I personally feel you made the right choice. Going to have a faster action. Mine is pretty sensitive for its price. Much better than the first quality rod I bought...an Airrus Ultra XL MH which cost several times the Lightning. 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 31, 2015 My original Lightning is the IM6. In which case I personally feel you made the right choice. Going to have a faster action. Mine is pretty sensitive for its price. Much better than the first quality rod I bought...an Airrus Ultra XL MH which cost several times the Lightning. Thank you sir, I respect your opinion. Hootie Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 My first good rod was a Lightning ( original IM6 and back in those days they were´t exactly "affordable" ), my second good rod was .... yup, you guessed right, a Lightning, my third good rod was, well, how come it was another Lightning ? I still have them around, now they are not my primary weapon of choice but they still can get the job done, btw, my first 10+ lber was caught .... with a Lightning Rod ! 2 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 The Shock's, for the money, are hard to beat. I have moved into the custom rod world, but I keep the Shock's for backup, and pond hopping duty. 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 31, 2015 My first good rod was a Lightning ( original IM6 and back in those days they were´t exactly "affordable" ), my second good rod was .... yup, you guessed right, a Lightning, my third good rod was, well, how come it was another Lightning ? I still have them around, now they are not my primary weapon of choice but they still can get the job done, btw, my first 10+ lber was caught .... with a Lightning Rod ! Thank you Raul. I appreciate your input. Another "solid" recommendation. I believe this will be a good rod to fish with, but if something happens to it, at least I won't puke. Hootie Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 31, 2015 The Shock's, for the money, are hard to beat. I have moved into the custom rod world, but I keep the Shock's for backup, and pond hopping duty. Thanks Farmer. Off topic, but how is your boss doing these days? Hootie Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 31, 2015 I really appreciate everyone's response. You certainly don't leave a guy just hangin' out, waiting for an answer. Hootie Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 My first good rod was a Lightning ( original IM6 and back in those days they were´t exactly "affordable" ), my second good rod was .... yup, you guessed right, a Lightning, my third good rod was, well, how come it was another Lightning ? I still have them around, now they are not my primary weapon of choice but they still can get the job done, btw, my first 10+ lber was caught .... with a Lightning Rod ! Me too! Used these rods a bunch when I lived in central Florida & caught Buku largemouth to 9 lb. In those days, rod selection was much simpler. There was a Ranger dealer in Orange Park, Fl. where I would visit & chat ( & drool over the 363 V) as well as check out custom rod builds. Those rods were super nice & very, very expensive. Eventually, I settled on Quantum Boron & Fenwick Boron rods. Lightning really strikes these rods you know, lol. ..Hey Hootie! 1 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 Thanks Farmer. Off topic, but how is your boss doing these days? Hootie He's doing well, and actually...IMHO....tries to do too much at times. I haven't had to pick him up off the floor, or carry him around....But once he was getting a little stupid with us (pain meds. doing his talking) so I wheeled him out of the shop in his wheel chair, and locked him out so we could get back to what we were doing. Hilarity ensued....and he got the point....which was next time your all hopped up on the pain pills, maybe stay home and let it wear off before you come to the shop and start talking gibberish and causing mass confusion. 1 Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 I got a shock and holds up really well,Wally world had it for about half price in the end of year sale.I use it alot more then i thought i would.7 ft mh ,like it for spinnerbaits. 1 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 Is this a reverse bigbill thread? 3 Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I bought a shock rod because I like the moderate action and wasrated 1/4 to 1 1/4oz.It's has been a good little 6' split grip. I've used it primarily forSpinnerbaits but it's also a good rod for skipping baits and does a great job withlipless cranks. I caught a 5 with it in some medium light junk using a 3/8 ozterminator. The fish burrowed himself in the stuff. I kept him held,when he moved I pulled up on him and cranked him in.The Shock rod did great. I use 40 power Pro with a CX leader.The guides aren't the best but they've done quite well even after being stepped on a few times. No scars.I wrapped the grip and butt with splicing tape for comfortand balance. It's a good beater. 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted October 31, 2015 Is this a reverse bigbill thread? That's what you want, that's we'll call it. "Reverse BigBill Thread #1"...lol. Hootie 1 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted October 31, 2015 Super User Posted October 31, 2015 The Shock is a fantastic rod for the price. 1 Quote
Bigchunk Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 For the money i think they are good wormin rods, pretty sensitive 2 Quote
cottny27 Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 These are good "trunk rods" and they are super light. http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Berkley-AMP-Baitcasting-Rod-70-Medium&i=911915 Quote
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