Super User ChrisD46 Posted July 15, 2017 Super User Posted July 15, 2017 A $99.00 Fluorescent Green (number after 12) bait cast & spinning rod won ICAST best of show in Orlando this week : Anyone know what the construction , action , weight , etc. that makes these new rods such a special value ?
LCG Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Not much info out yet, but that colour is very green but I will definitely play with one when I see them in Stock.
bigturtle Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 best of show dont mean much. every year, there are always a few categories that the most absurd items win.
Super User lmbfisherman Posted July 16, 2017 Super User Posted July 16, 2017 Maybe the one everyone is waiting for? A NRX equivalent 100 dollar rod!? 1
wet_dream Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 Here are some specs on DSG, available for preorder: https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/13-fishing-one-3-fate-black-gen2-casting-rod-171fiaftgn26ft7mcrod/171fiaftgn26ft7mcrod
d-camarena Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 Basically if it were not green it would of never won 3
thebillsman Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 The freaking bat won best hard bait this year. Don't put too much stock into these awards. It's like the preseason rankings in college sports. 2
HookRz Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 Yo peeps we need a hashtag after this years icast. $40 dollar buckets bat lures, other BS. @icastisalmostagoodlaugh.
d-camarena Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 I remember when the topwater sunfish won hahahahaha worst lure ever 1
AC870 Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 All I can think of is when Arnold Schwarzenegger tells the alien in Predator "You are one ugly mother...." Fishing rods should be black or dark gray. All other colors are an abomination. 4
Falkus Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 2 hours ago, AC870 said: All I can think of is when Arnold Schwarzenegger tells the alien in Predator "You are one ugly mother...." Fishing rods should be black or dark gray. All other colors are an abomination. AMEN ! - you should see the other thread that I posted ranting about the "Colorful Rods"
PatrickKnight Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 8 hours ago, AC870 said: All I can think of is when Arnold Schwarzenegger tells the alien in Predator "You are one ugly mother...." Fishing rods should be black or dark gray. All other colors are an abomination. So very true. I have avoided rods I wanted to try due to them being white.
SFL BassHunter Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 I like green, but that is a little too far with the green for me lol.
Super User MIbassyaker Posted July 16, 2017 Super User Posted July 16, 2017 (Shudder) No thank you. I would consider a muted green or a dark green. But I will not be fishing with anything that might be confused at a distance for a ninja-turtle Kid Caster.
Super User scaleface Posted July 16, 2017 Super User Posted July 16, 2017 11 hours ago, AC870 said: Fishing rods should be black or dark gray. All other colors are an abomination. I agree but I picked up a purple rod from DSG from the Lady Guide series ,that has found its way in the four rods I carry for fishing from a small jon boat . It is my prettiest rod . 1
dsqui Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 I'll be honest I really like that zombie green....on my ice fishing rods and spider rigging rods lol other then that im more of a black and yellow guy go Steelers 1
Super User Master Bait'r Posted July 16, 2017 Super User Posted July 16, 2017 You guys need the marketing translator app. They're are really saying "iCast Sponsor Auction winner" 2
Super User Columbia Craw Posted July 16, 2017 Super User Posted July 16, 2017 I'm painting the blades of my ceiling fan the same color. Same goes for boat cleats and the inside of my truck's tailgate. That is a bold statement to the fishing industry. How bout a Fresca? Hmmmmmmmmmmm? I used to wear red socks but the hummingbirds kept molesting my ankles. 1
cottny27 Posted July 16, 2017 Posted July 16, 2017 9 hours ago, SFL BassHunter said: I like green, but that is a little too far with the green for me lol. I agree. A hunter green would have worked out. 1
benzmech Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 I checked out these fishing rods at Icast and was not impressed at all. It felt really cheap and I think it should be sold as a ninja turtle or hulk rod/reel combo for 60 bucks. There were much better rods that should have won.
evilcatfish Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Bright green huh? Looks like they are just copying off the Powell Nusance. Seriously though, I kind of like the color, I'm just not a big fan of the company in question's products
Super User fishballer06 Posted July 17, 2017 Super User Posted July 17, 2017 I was amazed this rod won over the new GLoomis Conquest rod.... At least the new Curado beat out the new "bearing-less" bright orange reel they have (even though it does have a bearing in it).
hunterPRO1 Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 are they the same as the other *** rods ? just a different color ? beautiful black http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/ONE3_by_13_Fishing_Fate_Black_Casting_Rods/descpage-GRN.html snot green http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/ONE3_by_13_Fishing_Fate_Black_Casting_Rods/descpage-TFB.html
LxVE Bassin Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Who votes for these awards? Colors aren't a deal breaker for me but I would be lying if I said the neon green didn't make me cringe. $100 rod with a one year warranty, I'll pass, especially with that colorway.
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