First Major Craft spinning rod!

[waymont]

I was in the market for a high quality Ultra Light spinning rod for stream bass, finesse bass and panfishing with light stuff.

I don't like most Ultra Lights because the actions seem too soft for me so I took a chance on a Major Craft 642 2 piece Corzza.

I bought it on Ebay for $135 shipped. This rod gets an A+ from me. It has an XF action with a nice amount of backbone, beautiful cork and a nice sold handle, and tangle free Fuji guides. The manufacturing is really nice, great finishing and well put together. It's line rating is 3-7lb and 6'4" which is right up my alley.

I'm glad I took the chance it's exactly what I was looking for. It's no noodle rod, so it casts accurately and is very sensitive.

 

 Does anyone else have experience with Major Craft rods? I'm thinking of getting a medium action now.

[bigturtle]

I like speedstyle, the 2pc baitcast models are handy for putting in backpack and biking to spots

[JustJames]

I got go emotion 2pc casting Light power. There is quite a bit of backbone for light action rod and can cast 1/8 oz pretty good. I use this rod for 1/16 oz mushroom jig with Zman TRD. 

[kickerfish1]

Yep, very underated and appreciated rod in the US. I have a UL Speedstyle spinner and ML casting rod. They are very nice. Stunning looks, great balance, premium components, great build quality, and the performance to back it up. Neither fishes like a 2 piece rod and if I didn't tell you it was 2 piece you wouldn't know.

[Yudo1]

I just picked up a volkey bfs casting rod in November. I haven't used it yet, but I'm impressed with the quality.

[waymont]

56 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said:

Yep, very underated and appreciated rod in the US. I have a UL Speedstyle spinner and ML casting rod. They are very nice. Stunning looks, great balance, premium components, great build quality, and the performance to back it up. Neither fishes like a 2 piece rod and if I didn't tell you it was 2 piece you wouldn't know.

Yeah man! That's the other thing, I agree it feels like a one piece rod. I also have a ML Fenwick Walleye 6'9" 2 piece and a Fenwick River Runner UL that's the same deal. Feels like a one piece.

[WRB]

I never heard of Major Craft rods until Don Iovino gave me a finesse spinning rod to try out about 3 years ago. Today I own 3 Major Craft rods; Don's signature finesse spinning rod, Splash-It casting rod and MH 7' spinning rod. IMO at the price point they are excellent.

Tom 

[new2BC4bass]

I bought my first Major Craft rod (used) as one of my Christmas gifts to myself.  Never held a Major Craft before.  I think it is a nice looking rod.  It is the Benkei BIS-672L.  Seller said this is a bass rod, not a noodle rod.  I've not used it yet, but pressing the tip against the floor, I can tell it has more backbone than my old....really old....6' Berkley Lightning rated 1/8-3/8 oz.  Purchased it strictly for Ned Rigs, but I have an idea it could be used for a lot more than that.

[desmobob]

I have one of their Volkey UL casting rods and love it.  Pretty flashy looking, especially in comparison to my Kistlers.  

 

I'm looking forward to trying one of their UL or L spinning rods, and will be looking at their other BFS-style casting rods.

 

Tight lines,

Bob