Gander Mountain Rods?

[NorthernBasser]

My local Gander Mountain has 40% off all rods right now (they're closing, and will be opening back up as Gander Outdoors).

 

I was eye-balling some of their Gander Mountain brand rods. I was wondering if anybody had any experience with them. Thanks.

[Team9nine]

Haven't tried their bait casters yet, but their Tournament Series (HM54) spinning rods are killer for that price and well worth it.

[Outdoor Zack]

I have a 6'6" MH-F vortex casting. that I use a lot.  It is good casting spinnerbaits under docks,bushes, and trees very accurately.  I got it last Black Friday when it was marked down to $12.99 on the website.  If you can get one for under about $40, I'd think about it, but if it's under $20 then I would definitely do it.  Just know you won't be able to cash in on the warranty as the company is going out of business

[NorthernBasser]

Thanks guys. Definitely something to think about. 

[ClackerBuzz]

like this guy my $12.99 Vortex spinning rod lasted 15 minutes before breaking.  apparently their site has bad reviews i didn't take the time to read b/c the price was 'too good'.

 

not sure about his language thru entire video so youtube: 

Warning: Rant About Gander Mountain Vortex Fishing Rod

 

[IndianaFinesse]

57 minutes ago, ClackerBuzz said:

like this guy my $12.99 Vortex spinning rod lasted 15 minutes before breaking.  apparently their site has bad reviews i didn't take the time to read b/c the price was 'too good'.

 

not sure about his language thru entire video so youtube: 

Warning: Rant About Gander Mountain Vortex Fishing Rod

 

Huh, I also bought a 6'6" ml vortex, and I haven't had any issues with breaking.  I really like it for ned rigs, and 1/4 ounce shallow cranks.

[ClackerBuzz]

56 minutes ago, IndianaFinesse said:

Huh, I also bought a 6'6" ml vortex, and I haven't had any issues with breaking.  I really like it for ned rigs, and 1/4 ounce shallow cranks.

 

just some more food for thought for OP I guess:

 

a bunch of guys are very happy with the rod.

a bunch of guys have rods that broke.

who know's how they'll handle warranty issue?

I do not have a GM location near me and a $12.99 rod is not worth shipping costs even if they do cover under warranty.

 

[NorthernBasser]

Well I went ahead and bought a 7' med-heavy Tournament Series casting rod. Reg. $80 on sale for $48. I figured why not for that price?

 

Hopefully it holds up. Thanks for all the input guys. Now I have to decide if I want the Fenwick that they had there..

[OnthePotomac]

I don't have a current Gander rod, but 6 years ago I happened into our Gander and they were having a close out on a bait cast rod they labeled a "Titanium" marked down to $50 from $99.99.  They only had three left in  6'6" Mediums and what a rod it has been.  Super light weight before the light weights hit the market and very sensitive.  It is still a primary bait caster for me and really fun with which to fish.  You never know.